always towards rear, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 7th 4 out, moderate 6th before 2 out, progress under pressure on inner into 5th at last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home
close up and disputed lead, mistake 5 out, 4th next, soon no impression, unseated rider 2 out
always towards rear, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out
soon chased leaders, 6th 4 out, progress travelling well to track leaders when involved in scrimmaging before 2 out, switched before last where mistake, kept on well under pressure close home, not get to 1st 2
mid-division best, no extra from 4 out, completely tailed off
mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, 3rd before next, 5th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
led and disputed, headed before 3 out, rallied and in front again at last, kept on well run-in, headed close home
waited with, closer in 8th 4 out, moderate 7th and kept on same pace from before next
soon mid-division, no extra from 4 out, fell 2 out
soon mid-division, no impression from 4 out
always prominent, led before 3 out, just headed last and mistake, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
chased leaders, 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure from last
towards rear for most, never a factor
CORSKEAGH ROYALE was placed in much better company than this when last seen though that was back in 2010. He might just need this but is probably a better prospect than most of his rivals and can make a winning reappearance. Useful hurdler Marlay Park hasn't had much experience over fences but has disappointed on several occasions and The Shepherd has run two poor races since a very good second to Gran Torino on heavy ground at Down Royal. Ballinahow Lady ran her best race for some time at Thurles last time but that was on very heavy ground and she may find this too quick for her. Sugar Bullet and The Lady Granuaile are making their debuts over fences but should be noted in the betting.
Batiatus (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Pr early, 2nd 1/2way, no extra and dropped to rr 4out, pu next, in a race won by Kashline (12-0) at Monksgrange 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 13 ran.
Corskeagh Royale (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, driven along and no impression on leaders from 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 4th of 18, 14l behind Magnanimity (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs in Nov '10.
Glenlo Abbey (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along from 8th, behind from next, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Awkward Moment (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chase gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Links Course (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, jumped left, 4th halfway, weakened after 4 out, position improved in straight due to 3 fallers, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Dantes King (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar.
Marlay Park (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 24, 27l behind Dedigout (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Apr.
Micks (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no threat from 3 out, 10th of 13, well behind Great Value (11-7) at Naas 2m beg chase sft in Mar.
Moyliss Mill (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 16, 41l behind Bay Of Kotor (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.
Pride Of The Artic (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear for much, no impression 3 out, 14th of 22, well behind Archie Meade (10-11) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl gd in Apr.
Smiths Hill (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Pr early, 3rd 1/2way, no extra from 4out, pu next, in a race won by Alright Benny (11-4) at Oldtown 3m ire ptp sft in Mar, 10 ran.
The Crazy Crab (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Trkd ldrs, 5th 1/2way, prog 3out, 2nd 2out, ko without chall wnr, 2nd of 15, 15l behind Lord Of Drums (12-0) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Mar.
The Shepherd (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along before 4 out, no extra approaching straight, 7th of 9, well behind Barnlands Boy (11-12) at Down Royal 3m beg chase sft in Mar.
Effortless 9-4 (11-4) Rcd 3rd/4th, went 2nd 3out, ld 2out & 1l adv last, alw gng best, eased 50 yards out, just held on, won at Inch 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Nimble Nell (12-0) by nk, 14 ran.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, led before 8th, headed approaching straight, soon no impression, 8th of 17, 16l behind Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 25-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 11th 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 9th of 23, 50l behind Sorted (10-1) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116 in Apr.
Ballinahow Lady (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Close up, mistake and reminder 7th, tended to jump a bit left, 3rd approaching 4 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on into 2nd without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Carrigeen Lechuga (10-11) at Thurles 3m mrs nov chs (5yo+) in Feb.
Western Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 18, well behind Allee Garde (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb '11.
Fla's Long Shot (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid div until 6th when mstk & ur 5out, in a race won by Lonesome Glory (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Apr, 15 ran.
Last Shot 10-1 (11-7) Ww rr, prog to 8th at 6th, sn no ex, pu 3out, in a race won by Winston Churchill (11-7) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gd in May '10, 12 ran.
