mid-division on outer, 7th approaching 3 out, ridden in 5th early straight and soon no impression, no extra
settled towards rear on inner, headway 3 out and 4th briefly next, soon no extra
tracked leaders on outer, 4th approaching 3 out, headway to lead entering straight, ridden before last where not fluent, kept on well under pressure to assert run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd approaching 2 out, 2nd before last but no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor
prominent and kept wide, 2nd halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th approaching last, kept on one pace
settled in rear of mid-division, closer when not fluent 3 out, ridden in 8th next and soon no extra
led, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, dropped to 4th run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, 9th 2 out, kept on one pace without threatening
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 3 out and no impression in straight
held up in rear, headway approaching straight and went 6th 2 out, kept on same pace to go 3rd run-in without troubling winner
chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, no extra after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear
An extremely tight handicap and no favourite has won in the past eight renewals. The four-year-old Burrenbridge Lodge has been racing in strong company but has plenty of weight and it's difficult to see him conceding 2lb to the in-form and progressive HE'S OUR MAN. Ross O'Sullivan's charge has improved out of all recognition lately and followed his Limerick maiden success by making a winning handicap debut at Punchestown. He's up 5lb for that but appeared to win with a bit in hand and though Golanbrook, who finished second, can close the gap he's unlikely to reverse the form. Bob Lingo is on a 19lb lower mark than over fences but didn't run very well at Killarney last time and a better chance is held by Motaraqeb, who was having just his second start since 2009 when a fine second to Hevelius at Clonmel a couple of weeks ago. Whodoyouthink ended a long losing spell with a very easy victory over fences at Punchestown and he's well handicapped on his return to hurdling.
Savello (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed next, weakened, eased from last, 15th of 25, well behind Snap Tie (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gs in Apr.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, close 4th 3 out, ridden and weakened from next, 17th of 25, well behind Snap Tie (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gs in Apr.
Golanbrook (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to dispute 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace to 2nd again run-in, 2nd of 21, 1 3/4l behind He's Our Man (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in May.
He's Our Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in May beating Golanbrook (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 21 ran.
Oconnells Pike (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 10th 4 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from before last, 4th of 16, 10l behind Vast Consumption (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl gs in Apr.
Bachelor Affair 20-1 (11-5) Prominent and disputed, ridden in 3rd 2 out, weakened before straight, 19th of 21, 48l behind He's Our Man (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in May.
Bob Lingo (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Prominent, 2nd before 3 out, soon no extra, 17th of 18, 25l behind Satu (9-9) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gd in May.
Louisville Lip (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, closer in 10th approaching straight, kept on same pace from 3 out, 13th of 18, 17l behind Satu (9-9) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gd in May.
Echo Bob (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) With leader, led 2nd, driven after 3 out, hard pressed when blundered and headed next, soon no chance with winner, 10 lengths down when lost 2nd last, 3rd of 13, 21l behind Edgardo Sol (11-0) at Aintree 2m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Apr.
Knockcroghery (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 3rd for much, struggling when slight peck and kept on same pace from 3 out, 3rd of 8, 20l behind Simenon (11-8) at Cork 2m hdl gd in May.
Akinspirit (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 21, 23l behind He's Our Man (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in May.
Apache Drums (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Hampered and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Zaralabad (10-5) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May, 18 ran.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 13-8fav (10-0) Soon mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching straight, ridden in pursuit of winner approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 19l behind Whatever Jacksays (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Motaraqeb 20-1 (11-2) Prominent, slight mistake 1st, led on outer after 3 out, soon strongly pressed and ridden, pecked and headed 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Hevelius (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Benefit Scheme (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Waited with, 8th 5 out, moderate 7th and kept on same pace from 3 out, 8th of 12, 33l behind Glibin (11-7) at Listowel 2m 3f mrs beg chs.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Made all, asserted before 3 out, clear entering straight, kept on strongly, easily, won at Punchestown 2m 6f chs gd in May beating Askanna (10-12) by 17l, 6 ran.
Cause Of Causes (USA) 5-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 8, well behind Samstown (10-13) at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Dearest Girl (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd after 3 out, lost place approaching next, soon no extra, 9th of 15, 26l behind Coldstonesober (10-13) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
