tracked leaders, 5th from 5th, challenged 3 out and mistake, almost on terms 2 out, soon no impression in 4th, not fluent and left 3rd from last, one pace
a little keen, held up in touch, 4th from 5th, closed on outer 3 out, on terms next, soon headed, kept on well run-in without quite matching winner
tracked leaders, 2nd from 5th, challenged 3 out, soon slightly impeded and no extra, eased
tracked leaders, a little keen, 7th from 5th, no impression 3 out, eased and impeded last, no extra
towards rear, 10th from 5th, pushed along after next, no impression from 3 out, impeded last, one pace
soon led, jumped slightly right 3rd, pressed and jumped slightly right 3 out, joined next, soon headed, 3rd at last where fell
led early, a little keen, prominent, 3rd from 5th, squeezed for room into straight and stumbled, on terms 2 out, led between last 2, stayed on well run-in to hold on at the finish
held up, soon towards rear, slight mistake 1st, 11th from 5th, some headway on outer after 4 out, pushed along into straight, no extra 2 out
held up in touch, 8th from 5th, switched right after 3 out, no impression next, impeded last, one pace
tracked leaders, not always fluent jumping, 6th from 5th, no impression when not fluent 2 out, one pace
towards rear, 9th from 5th, pushed along after 4 out, soon switched right towards outer, no impression from 3 out, slight mistake last and hampered, no extra
in rear, slightly slow jump 1st and pushed along briefly, stumbled slightly on road after 4 out, headway next to chase leaders, soon switched left, no impression from 2 out, slightly impeded last, kept on
J P McManus, Aidan O'Brien and Barry Geraghty look a formidable team and DRACO has to be greatly respected. He's competed at a high level since his maiden victory at Wexford in October and will appreciate this drop in class. Cassells Rock has to be a major threat after just failing to hold Shamiran at Punchestown though that was over 2m4f, as was his only victory over hurdles at Bellewstown in October. Tandem has the potential to go much higher in the ratings and will have needed his comeback run at Punchestown in May. Kates Benefit reverted to hurdles after a spell over fences here in May and duly obliged though she's better handicapped over the bigger obstacles.
Tandem 9-2 (11-12) Soon prominent in chasing group, closed from 4 out, travelling smoothly from 2 out, on terms into straight, soon led, pressed and joined from before last, headed run-in, one pace in 3rd closing stages,, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Snake Eyes (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nh nov hdl in May.
Draco 7-1 (10-5) Led, ridden before 2 out where headed, no extra in 5th when fell last, in a race won by Some Article (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft in Apr, 17 ran.
Kates Benefit (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Led, challenged 3 out, disputed and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and headed, kept on again last and slightly hampered, rallied to lead again run-in, kept on well under pressure closing stages, won at Killarney 2m 1f hdl in May beating Whiteout (10-13) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Mid-division, progress into 7th 3 out, travelled well into 2nd entering straight, disputed before last, ridden last, headed run-in and kept on same pace, just held 2nd close home, 2nd of 25, 3/4l behind Shamiran (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcap hdle in Apr.
Ange D'Or Javilex (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 21st of 25, well behind Shamiran (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcap hdle in Apr.
Coolmill (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 4 out, last of 11, well behind Cape Glory (11-3) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Gusty Rocky (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd 2 out, no extra run-in, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Punch Bag (10-9) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 7th 2 out, soon no extra,, 8th of 17, 39l behind Misty Lady (9-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Apr.
Casimir Road (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, badly hampered after 4th, impeded 2 out, under pressure in 6th approaching straight, one pace,, 6th of 15, 19l behind Lucky Pat (10-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, slightly slow 5th and 6th and not fluent jumping after and tended to go right, pushed along from 3 out, challenged 2 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake last, one pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Horendus Hulabaloo (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chase sft in May.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, pushed along and progress outer before 2 out, no extra approaching straight, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 13, well behind Shemshal (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m nov hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Heartbreak City (FR) 7-4fav (11-0) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, closed 4 out, 4th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 5th of 15, 17l behind Ourbeautifuldream (11-5) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
