tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, close up from 4 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra and slight mistake next, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden into 7th entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace
held up, rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 11th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 5th after 4 out, close 4th and mistake 3 out, mistake next and ridden, no extra entering straight
rear of mid-division for most, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no extra
held up, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division early, slight mistake 6th, closer in 7th halfway, ridden before 3 out, no extra entering straight
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, ridden and no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, soon no extra
held up, towards rear halfway, ridden into 12th entering straight, stayed on into 5th last, kept on to dispute 2nd run-in, 3rd close home
tracked leaders, slow 1st, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, close up briefly 4 out, no extra before 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 3rd entering straight, not clear run and came between horses to challenge early straight, ridden to lead before last, kept on strongly run-in
led, pressed from 4 out, joined 2 out, narrow lead entering straight, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, improved into 5th entering straight, soon ridden and bumped, hampered before last, kept on run-in to go 2nd, no impression on winner
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, disputed next, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra before last
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out
slight mistake 1st, towards rear, ridden in 14th entering straight, no impression in 7th last, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra before last
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra next
NonRunner
Nicky Henderson knows what's required for this having won it in 2016 so Walking On Air, who didn't get a clear run when a close fifth in the Pertemps Final, has to be respected. Paul Townend elects to ride Seabank Bistro of Willie Mullins' powerful quartet though Cork winner Sir Argus doesn't look badly treated on a mark of 128. Parmenion has never raced beyond 2m4f but Alfie Rose stays well and had few problems landing a Fairyhouse handicap last time. UK raider Kilbeg King looks on a fair mark but this can go to SWEET WILL, who has won his last three over hurdles. Grozni and Dartan are others to note in a competitive handicap.
Beacon Edge (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Led, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and headed 2 out, 3rd and ridden before last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Asterion Forlonge (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Master McShee 14-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, close up 3 out, 5th and pushed along 2 out, soon no impression, no extra run-in, 5th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Asterion Forlonge (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Gatsby Grey (FR) 14-1 (11-8) In rear, headway from off pace behind leaders 2 out, ridden approaching last but not on terms, went 2nd briefly flat, weakened into 5th close home, 5th of 22, 6 1/2l behind West Balboa (11-2) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Parmenion 2-1fav (11-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway after 3 out and 4th entering straight, went 2nd and not fluent 2 out, pushed along and no impression before last, no extra run-in and dropped to moderate 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 15 1/2l behind Nick Rockett (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Walking On Air (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear of mid-division, good headway chasing leaders before 2 out, stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge, 5th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Rebel Ivy (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, 10th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 5 1/2l behind L'yser (10-8) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Seabank Bistro (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner when mistake last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 7 1/4l behind Western Walk (10-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Ballyshannon Rose (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, headway before 4 out, 5th 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 8th of 23, 17l behind The Goffer (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Lunar Power (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 4f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, just denied at line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Cozone (8-13) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Nov.
Walking On Glass (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Raced in last, slight mistake 2nd, bad mistake and unseated rider 5th, at Navan 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Au Fleuron (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Chased leader, every chance 3 out, pushed along and weakened 2 out, 15th of 22, 25l behind West Balboa (11-2) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Sir Argus Evensfav (11-12) Prominent, not fluent at 5th, 2nd after 9th, led narrowly at 10th, increased advantage at 11th, not fluent 4 out, asserted after 3 out, not fluent last, kept on, comfortably, won at Cork 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Japers Jack (11-12) by 4 3/4l, 9 ran.
Max Flamingo (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place when mistake and hampered 6 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Ailie Rose (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Soon led, not fluent 5th, 3 lengths clear halfway, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and kept on well from before last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Galore Desassences (11-12) by 5l, 19 ran.
Kilbeg King (IRE) 15-2 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside tracking leaders after 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, challenged last, stayed on under pressure run-in, always held, 2nd of 10, nk behind On The Blind Side (11-11) at Newbury 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Grozni (FR) 5-1 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd early, led from 3rd, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 17, 3 1/4l behind Perceval Legallois (10-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Haxo (FR) 22-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra early straight, 12th of 19, 27 1/2l behind Ailie Rose (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Lets Go Champ (IRE) 4-9fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out and slight mistake, 1-length down when left in clear lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Kansas City Star (11-4) by 8 1/2l, 19 ran.
Sweet Will (IRE) 10-3 (11-6) Tracked front pair, not fluent 6th, pushed along before 3 out, kept on to press leaders approaching last where led narrowly, stayed on well and asserted close home, won at Doncaster 3m hcp (2) gd in Mar beating The Newest One (10-11) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Toss Again (IRE) 11-10fav (11-5) Made all, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and asserted after 3 out, 3 lengths lead when not fluent 2 out, stayed on well from before last, won at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Oct beating Alvaro (11-3) by 8 1/2l, 5 ran.
Dartan 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway on outer in 3rd after 2 out, pushed along to challenge entering straight, kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn gd in May beating Western Walk (11-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
A Great View (IRE) 22-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra in straight, 14th of 19, 31 1/4l behind Ailie Rose (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Lord Snootie (IRE) 7-2 (10-2) Mid-division, not fluent 7th, headway on outside next, mistake 3 out, chased winner 2 out, no impression, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Trelawne (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Verdant Place (IRE) 11-4fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure before 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, stayed on run-in to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Western Walk (10-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Legacy Thor (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4 out, headway on inner after next, 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, ridden and stayed on well, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind L'yser (10-8) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Level Neverending (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, headway and pushed along before 2 out, hung left and weakened run-in, 10th of 23, 5 1/2l behind Good Time Jonny (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Yeah Man (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Mid-division, mistake 5th and slight mistake 12th, ridden in 8th 3 out, weakened, 10th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Better Times Ahead (10-0) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Unanswered 7-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and 7th 2 out, ridden and no impression in 8th before last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 19, 5 1/4l behind Ailie Rose (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
