mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression final furlong
led early, tracked leader, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and lost place over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway travelling well to lead over 2f out, pushed along and asserted over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway into 2nd over 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and disputed lead briefly 2 1/2f out, soon ridden in 3rd, dropped to 6th over 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway into 4th 2f out, went 2nd and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace
pushed along early and towards rear, no impression and pushed along again 4f out, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go moderate 3rd on line
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden and headway on outer into 6th 2f out, went 3rd early final furlong, kept on one pace
dwelt, pushed along early and headway to lead after 1 1/2f, 4 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and headed 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, eased over 1f out, tailed off
Prime Chief won this last year on his return from a long break but will be racing from an 11lb higher mark with jockey claims taken into consideration. The versatile All Class won five times, last year including over hurdles and fences, and can never be ruled out but FENNOR CROSS looks capable of further progress. A dual winner on ground with some give in the autumn, he reappeared with a battling victory on soft ground at Cork and, with rain in the forecast, should have conditions to suit. The lightly-raced Dudley's Bar has done enough to suggest he'll be thereabouts while Brehon Star, who hasn't taken to hurdling, is 1lb lower than when scoring over slightly shorter at Ballinrobe a year ago.
Prime Chief (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on well inside final furlong without quite reaching front pair, 3rd of 13, hd behind Insignia Of Rank (10-2) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 8-1 (11-7) Led, not fluent 5th, 3 lengths clear halfway, pressed 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last and headed, no impression run-in, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Eagle Terrace (10-13) at Tramore 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Fennor Cross (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Pushed along early, soon held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and headway to close 3rd 1f out, soon challenged and kept on well to lead final 50 yards, won at Cork 1m 2f hcp sft in May beating Miss Cunning (9-0) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
My Minervina (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, disputed 7th into straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 4l behind Sasta (10-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Brehon Star (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and no extra after 2 out, weakened, 7th of 11, dist behind Good Bye Milan (11-0) at Wexford 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Dudley's Bar (IRE) 9-4fav (9-9) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden in 3rd, 2nd and no impression on winner from 1f out, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Sally Golightly (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp sft in May.
Reverberation 22-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, some headway into mid-division over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 14th of 22, 12 1/2l behind Complete Fiction (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Spirituoso 25-1 (8-7) Completely missed break, raced in detached rear, modest late headway, never a factor, 14th of 15, 18 3/4l behind Atavique (9-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
In The Cheap Seats 22-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, 8th and ridden 1f out, soon slightly hampered, no extra final 100 yards, 12th of 22, 7 1/2l behind Five Zeros (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Riliya (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, weakened straight, never a factor, last of 15, 34 3/4l behind Dunum (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in May.
All Class (FR) Evensfav (10-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 5th and 7th, pushed along in 6th after 3 out, 3rd briefly 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Alohamora (11-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Happaugue (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 20th of 24, dist behind Goven (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Power Drive 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, soon detached in rear, pushed along and no extra over 3f out, never a factor, 19th of 22, 24 1/2l behind Complete Fiction (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
