tracked leaders, headway into close 3rd 2 out, ridden entering straight, 2nd and no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in
led, slight mistake 1st, fell 5th
tracked leaders, 3rd when left 2nd from 5th, ridden in close 2nd entering straight, 3rd and no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division at halfway, no impression from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, hampered 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2 out, kept on without threatening straight, never a factor
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division at halfway, plenty to do in 6th when bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out
tracked leader in 2nd, left in front and hampered at 5th, went clear travelling well before last, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
mid-division, no impression from 2 out, moderate 11th entering straight, never a factor
tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, slightly hampered at 5th, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders straight
towards rear, no impression from 2 out, moderate 10th entering straight, never a factor
mid-division, mistake at 1st, pushed along 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, mistake 1st and pushed along early, mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, pushed along at 4th, some progress into moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace straight
raced in last, slow at 1st and soon trailing, pulled up before 4th
mid-division, moderate 9th 2 out, kept on without threatening straight, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden in moderate 5th 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
Flaming Moon was heavily eased at Clonmel earlier this month with Keith Donaghue fearing something was amiss. However, nothing has apparently come to light and he would have a chance in this on his best form and holds Esperti on Down Royal running. But TAX FOR MAX is rated 12lb higher after an excellent run in a Grade B handicap at last month’s Punchestown Festival. He’s been highly tried and can take this before going on to better things.
Esperti (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, close 3rd on outer 3 out, ran around briefly approaching 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 5th before last, no extra, 5th of 17, 12l behind Gaelic Arc (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Flaming Moon (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closer entering straight, 4th and pushed along 2 out, soon no extra and eased run-in, 5th of 6, 20 3/4l behind Gaelic Arc (11-13) at Clonmel 2m gd in May.
Folio (FR) Noroit gelding out of Ulve.
Jet Fighter (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Mid-div, sl prog to 3rd 1/2way, rdn in 3rd aftr 3out, 2l dwn 3out in 4th, sn wknd, in 6th bef last where left 5th, wknd, 6th of 9, dist behind Gametime (11-11) at Largy 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Marelly (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression 4 out, no threat in straight, 10th of 16, 34 1/2l behind Auckland (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
No Mor Isolation (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Towards rear when fell 3rd, at Perth 2m mdn (4) gs in May.
Read To Return (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th 5f out, pushed along and headway entering straight, 2nd and ridden 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 23, 9 1/4l behind Path D'oroux (12-0) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Slievenamon John (FR) 200-1 (11-12) Always behind, jumped big 1st, mistake and reminders next, hampered 3rd, no threat from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Tax For Max (GER) 12-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, ran freely, 7th before 5th, improved to 4th approaching straight, led narrowly before last where not fluent, ridden and headed final 100 yards, kept on, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Felix Desjy (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Viceregent 16-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out and went 6th entering straight, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Walnut Beach (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Virtual Oscar (IRE) Virtual gelding out of Molls Little Oscar.
College Causeway (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, 12th of 14, 32 3/4l behind Must Meet Cecil (10-13) at Tipperary 2m mdn gd in May.
Dontlettheoldmanin (IRE) Milan gelding out of Ice Princess.
Red Lodge (IRE) Dylan Thomas gelding out of Udontno.
The Connector (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, some progress 4 out, ridden in 10th before straight, no impression before 3 out, 9th of 16, 25 1/4l behind Prairie Dancer (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Apr.
Bundle Of Dreams (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) Towards rear, no threat after 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Queen Jane (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Lillys Girl (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, left in front briefly after 3rd, 2nd halfway, 5th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 16, 28l behind Cottie (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in May.
Pepperocco (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Close up, 3rd after 4th, 2nd after 6th, led after 8th, headed 4 out, lost place and weakened quickly before 2 out where bumped, eased 2 out, 11th of 14, dist behind Fanoir (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Mahlers Cove (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Alltoplayfor.
