settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and no impression 4 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd run-in, lost 3rd close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression before 4 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge before 2 out, ridden in close 2nd when bad mistake last, no extra and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression when mistake 4 out, no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, led 6 out, challenged 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on well from last
soon disputed, 2nd 6 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace to 3rd close home
mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 3rd
C'Est Ca is a useful hurdler who is expected to do well over fences and though rated a long way behind NINETIETH MINUTE it doesn't neccessarily follow he'll struggle against that rival. However, Tom Taaffe's charge has the pedigree to suggest he will make a chaser and is taken to make a winning start over the bigger obstacles. Lucky William was a very unfortunate loser at Tipperary where he fell with the race at his command and probably came up against a nice type when runner-up to Kakagh at Naas last time. Dr Whizz looked an outstanding prospect when beating Puyol in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown but lost his way subsequently and it will be interesting to see how he does over fences. Saludos looks a big danger to all as this Grade 1-placed hurdler made a satisfactory debut in a very strong beginners race at Punchestown won by Noble Prince and will have come on for that run.
C'est Ca 4-1fav (10-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway 3 out, went 6th after next, kept on in straight without reaching leaders, 5th of 21, 6l behind Dorset Square (9-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-145 gd in Apr.
City of Doral 18-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, hit 6th, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 12, 42l behind Coastley (10-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
Columbus Circle (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, trailing from 4 out, 11th of 14, well behind Head Of The Posse (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m beg chs in Sep.
Dr Whizz (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, mistake 4 out, 9th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 23, 35l behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
Lucky William (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, challenged under pressure in 2nd at last, switched run-in and led late run-in, headed near finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Kakagh (11-12) at Naas 2m beg chs sft in Oct.
Ninetieth Minute (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 10th of 13, 26l behind Quevega (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hdl G1 (1) gd in Apr.
Playboy Luke (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden into 3rd between last 2, disputed lead last, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Gowran Park 3m mdn hdl in Apr beating Glenlo Abbey (11-12) by hd, 20 ran.
Prince Of Fire (GER) 8-1 (11-11) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, bad mistake 6 out, rider lost irons and unseated approaching next, in a race won by Noble Prince (11-12) at Punchestown 2m beg chs in Oct, 8 ran.
Saludos (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 4th, regained lead after 3 out, ridden and challenged when bad mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 8, 10l behind Noble Prince (11-12) at Punchestown 2m beg chs in Oct.
Uncle Tom Cobley (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Not fluent early, settled 3rd, slight mistake 5 out, dropped to 6th after 3 out, eased, kept on one pace from last, 6th of 7, 20l behind Knocknabooly (11-2) at Limerick 2m hdl sft in Apr.
Maca Rince (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, left remote 6th at last (disqualified as rider failed to weigh in), 12th of 14, well behind Cool Quest (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs in Oct.
