led, still travelling smoothly into straight, soon clear, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, easily
took keen hold, chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, ridden into straight, soon no impression, dropped to moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden from 4f out, 5th 3f out, no impression and kept on one pace from before straight
rear of mid-division, ridden from 4f out, 6th 3f out, no impression and kept on one pace from before straight
soon mid-division, pushed along approaching 4f out, soon no extra
towards rear, steady headway to track leaders in 4th from over 3f out, no impression from before straight, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden from 4f out, 3rd 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, headway on outer and pushed along over 4f out, 8th 3f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden from 4f out, soon no extra
took keen hold towards rear, progress into 7th 3f out, went moderate 3rd from under 2f out, ridden to go moderate 2nd 1f out and kept on without troubling winner
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 4f out, soon weakened and eased, tailed off
rear of mid-division, ridden from 4f out, went 9th 3f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, dropped to 10th and no extra 3f out
Winning point-to-pointer Moores Road reverts to a bumper after a decent effort over hurdles at Killarney but whether she'll have the pace for this is another matter. Starry Knight looked progressive when placed in a strong bumper at the Punchestown Festival and though earlier beaten by Killer Crow at Cork should get closer to Willie Mullins' charge on the revised terms. The latter is likely to be all the rage here and he's an obvious threat to all but MACBRIDE looks the one to beat. Sarah O'Brien gave him a strong ride when scoring at Limerick where he battled back powerfully after attempting to make all. His stamina can see him home over this longer trip and with his rider's claim a bonus.
Killer Crow (IRE) 10-11fav (12-0) Soon led and raced towards outer, pressed straight, drew clear under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Cork 2m NH flat hvy in Mar beating Starry Knight (12-0) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 4th from halfway, ridden on inner before straight, soon no impression, kept on into moderate 3rd closing stages,, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Macbride (11-0) at Limerick 2m NH flat in May.
Castlebeach King (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, towards rear before halfway, progress into 8th 4f out, 5th 3f out, ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 19, 18l behind Ground Invasion (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 2f NH flat in May.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up, soon towards rear, some headway but no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace,, 9th of 16, 33l behind Mr Diablo (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5yo NH flat gd in May.
Mai Scorpion (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Fell 1st, in a race won by Queen Alphabet (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in May, 14 ran.
Millen Dollar Man (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, still close up when pulled up about halfway, in a race won by Gone Platinum (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat gd in May, 13 ran.
Moores Road (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, switched right after 3 out, not much room after next, no impression in 5th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 18, 6l behind Bentelimar (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl in May.
Rock Lodge (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Bitofabreeze.
Ryback Jack (IRE) Garuda gelding out of Rayelteen.
Starry Knight (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, closer order 6f out, ridden to chase leaders approaching straight, soon moderate 4th and no impression, kept on final furlong into 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind High Stratos (12-0) at Punchestown 2m NH flat in May.
Winters Brook (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, weakened 5f out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Bishops Road (11-9) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat sft in May '13.
Ballet Dante (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Held up, 9th 6f out, 8th under 4f out, went moderate 5th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 11l behind Gone Platinum (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat gd in May.
Native Rye (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, 6th before straight, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 18l behind Oneforlill (11-2) at Cork 2m NH flat in May.
Macbride (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Led, clear after 6f, ran slightly off bend approaching halfway, soon reduced lead, joined from 4f out, briefly headed over 1f out, regained lead under 1f out and stayed on well,, won at Limerick 2m NH flat in May beating Mm Dazzler (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
