led and disputed early, led after 2nd, not fluent at times, jumped right and mistake 4 out, soon headed and pushed along, dropped to 4th after next and soon no extra
raced mainly in 5th, closer in 3rd when jumped right 4 out, soon pushed along and dropped to 5th before next where jumped right, soon no extra and pulled up before last
raced a bit keen in 6th, not fluent 5th, carried right 4 out and soon improved into 3rd, pushed along in 2nd after next, ridden and jumped right 2 out, kept on well run-in without reaching winner
chased leaders in 4th, mistake 2nd and not fluent at times, dropped to 6th before 3 out, soon no extra and eased
led and disputed early, soon headed and tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at times, improved to lead after 4 out and pushed along after next, ridden and pressed before last where mistake, kept on run-in
prominent early and raced a bit keen on outer, settled behind leaders in 3rd, lost place after 5 out and dropped to rear after next, pulled up before 3 out
raced mainly in 7th, not fluent 5th, took closer order on outer before 3 out, soon pushed along in 3rd, ridden before last and kept on run-in without matching principals
raced detached in rear, not fluent 2nd and reminders, pushed along from 5 out and no impression before 3 out, kept on past beaten horses
An interesting opener with Joseph O'Brien and Jessica Harrington both having a pair of entries. The former's best chance appears to lie with Tesseract, a triple bumper winner who has taken his time to find his feet over hurdles but was impressive at Bellewstown earlier this month. His stable companion Let's Twist Again looks to have too much to do at this stage. Bright Tomorrow looked a nice prospect for the Harrington yard when beating Cradle Mountain at Wexford though Candlestick ran very well in a tough Punchestown handicap when last seen in April. Both may do better over further and PENHILL looks the one to beat. Willie Mullins' charge was rated 100 on the Flat in the UK after five victories and gained a very easy success on his hurdling bow at Tramore. The remaining trio are all last-time winners but have much more to do.
Bright Tomorrow (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, good progress between horses to lead 2 out, soon asserted and 2 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Cradle Mountain (11-4) by 5 1/2l, 14 ran.
Candlestick (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 25, 5 1/2l behind Shamiran (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Hudson's Bay (IRE) 2-1jfav (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 5th 4 out, 3rd after next, challenged entering straight, ridden to dispute 2 out, led approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul beating Seven Nation Army (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Penhill 4-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, progress 3 out and travelled well in 3rd next, challenged last and soon led, kept on well, very easily, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in May beating Nikki Steel (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Tesseract (IRE) 4-9fav (11-12) Chased leaders, closed to lead 6th, slight mistake 3 out, pushed out to assert run-in, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul beating Lord Fendale (11-4) by 7l, 13 ran.
Troublesombrothers (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m mdn gd in May beating Miss Benefitz (10-11) by 6 1/2l, 15 ran.
Henry's Girl (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer and took keen hold early, headway into 3rd 3 out, 2nd entering straight, disputed lead travelling well 2 out, pushed along to lead at last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul beating Rosshaven Lady (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Let's Twist Again (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd and reminders in last, reminders again after 5th, slight mistake 6th, moderate 5th from 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression, not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 22l behind Muthaza (10-13) at Bellewstown 2m 1f Yielding in Jun.
