prominent early before settling behind leaders, improved into 2nd and almost on terms from 6th, slight mistake next, not fluent 2 out and soon ridden, no extra in 3rd before last, dropped to 4th run-in
always in rear and pushed along from halfway, detached from 4 out and pulled up before last
mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along before 4 out, ridden in 6th when not fluent 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
made all, almost joined from 6th, went a few lengths clear after 2 out, ridden to extend advantage before last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, improved to track leaders before 5th, ridden in 4th before 3 out, soon no impression and weakened
prominent early before settling in 2nd, not fluent 5th and soon dropped to 3rd, lost place from 4 out, ridden and no extra from 3 out, tailed off
towards rear and 8th halfway, took closer order from 4 out and went 3rd before next, ridden into 2nd from 2 out, no impression on winner before last and kept on same pace run-in
prominent early before settling in mid-division, pushed along in 5th from 3 out and ridden in 4th from next, soon no impression and kept on into moderate 3rd run-in
prominent early before settling behind leaders, lost place from 4 out and pushed along before next, soon no extra in 7th
There was plenty to like about Drumconnor Lad's victory at Down Royal on Monday and a 6lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another big effort. NEWSWORTHY had competed at Aintree and Punchestown before scoring in more humble surroundings at Ballinrobe and now back in top form can complete a double. Net D'Ecosse is 1-16 over fences and hasn't run since October but Thirsty Work had a confidence booster over timber after falling at the last when there with a chance at Leopardstown. William Du Berlais won a Downpatrick handicap in August and though 7lb higher performed with credit later in the year.
Drumconnor Lad (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd and slight mistake 6th, progress to dispute lead after 2 out and pushed along, ridden at last, led early run-in, stayed on well close home, won at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May beating Draycott Place (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Killiney Court (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 25, 30l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Newsworthy (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, headway to lead after 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 3f hcp hvy in May beating Spancil Hill (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Net D'Ecosse (FR) 20-1 (10-5) Chased leader, 8th at 7th, progress to 6th after 9th, improved to 4th at 11th, 5th 3 out, no impression in moderate 6th 2 out, kept on same pace in moderate 5th before last, 5th of 16, 24 1/4l behind Total Recall (10-5) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Oct.
La Bella Vida (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Soon chased leaders, 6th from 4th, mistake and unseated rider 10th, at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Lake Takapuna (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 11th of 24, 29 1/4l behind Cadmium (10-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Thirsty Work (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up, 15th from 3rd, soon progress, no impression and one pace approaching straight, 8th of 24, 25l behind Prince Garyantle (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Disputed lead early, 4th from 4th, lost place and slight mistake 10th, moderate 7th from 11th, jumped left 3 out and no extra, 8th of 15, dist behind Magic Of Light (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
William Du Berlais (FR) 6-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd 5 out, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 4th next, no extra, 4th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Poormans Hill (10-8) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Stonehall Jack (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Led, wandered slightly at 1st, soon went on, not fluent 5 out and reduced lead, headed from 3 out, no impression and ran out next, at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
