chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, 4th 4 out, ridden in and no impression leaders after last, kept on one pace
held up, 9th halfway, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression after last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd 6 out, improved to challenge after last, ridden in 2nd early straight, soon no impression winner, kept on same pace
settled mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden and no extra after last, weakened and tailed off
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, no impression 2 out, weakened
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
held up towards rear, headway into 7th 2 out, ridden and no impression after last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 8th 4 out, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, kept on closing stages to 3rd
made all, joined before 2 out, ridden to assert early straight, kept on strongly
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 6 out, joined leader before 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra, weakened closing stages
Dessie Hughes has won this twice in the past five years and DEFINITE CLASS is fancied to make it three. He's been making very good progress and scored on the Flat last month before just touched off in a very strong novices' contest at Killarney. Devil's Elbow is another improver who gained a comfortable success at Limerick where he jumped particularly well and Pride Of The Artic was having only his third start over fences when making most at Down Royal and should lead these a merry dance. Finger Onthe Pulse won the Plate here in 2010 and is still in tomorrow's spectacular. He was feeling the pinch in much higher class than this over the winter but a recent run over hurdles will have put him straight. This is Cooldine's first appearance at the Festival but the former RSA Chase winner has lost his way in his most recent starts.
Wellforth (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, on terms 4 out, no extra 2 out, 8th of 16, 18l behind Victrix Gale (9-13) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp chs.
Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Raced in 2nd until mistake 5 out, soon dropped out of contention, tailed off, 3rd of 5, well behind Dare To Doubt (10-7) at Cork 2m 4f hdl.
Supreme Doc (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Mid-division, closer in 5th 2 out (usual 3 out), soon ridden, kept on same pace without threatening leaders to go 3rd on long run-in, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Caim Hill (10-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs.
Cooldine (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor, last of 6, well behind Shot From The Hip (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f chs gd in May.
Schelm (GER) 28-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, no impression 5 out, 11th of 12, 40l behind Clarach (10-13) at Limerick 2m hdl.
Sebadee (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Prominent, no impression from before 2 out, bad mistake and kept on same pace from last, 7th of 12, 28l behind Casey Top (9-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd in May.
Selection Box (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Mat Hill (9-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Jun.
Devil's Elbow 4-1 (11-0) Waited with towards rear, improved approaching 7 out, soon chasing leaders, close up and travelling well into straight, challenged and good jump to lead last, pushed out to assert run-in, won at Limerick 3m chs beating Prince Ludovic (11-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Definite Class (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, went 3rd after 4 out, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, unable to catch winner from next, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Catcherinscratcher (10-12) at Killarney 2m 6f nov chs.
Pride Of The Artic (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led before 2nd, mistake and briefly headed 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase sft in Jun beating Turner Brown (11-5) by 3l, 11 ran.
Shabra Charity (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mistake 2nd, waited with, went 3rd approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f nov chs gd.
