prominent, ridden in 4th 2 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, moderate 7th next, weakened
towards rear, moderate 8th 3 out, pushed along from next, good headway into 2nd at last, improved to lead under hands and heels inside final furlong, stayed on well, cosily
mid-division, ridden in 6th after 2 out, no impression
towards rear, headway into 4th at halfway, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, 2nd briefly before last, 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, pushed along at 4th, soon dropped to rear, weakened 6th, pulled up before 3 out
led, travelling well entering straight, ridden at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd close home
mid-division, closer in 5th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to 4th before last, no extra
trailing in last, no impression from 4 out, mistake 2 out, never a factor
Goulane Chosen won three times last year and his holding his form well, despite advancing years. Tudor City doesn’t win often nowadays and is having a first run since December with Western Cowboy having an even longer absence to overcome. Family Business may also need this but Buddy Rich can race off an 18lb lower mark than over fences, though didn’t show much back over the smaller obstacles at Wexford. Hisnameis Mrdevitt has taken a big step forward this year while Bonarc may have found a run at Killarney coming too soon after a win at Kilbeggan but HEARTS ARE TRUMPS is 2lb lower than his last winning mark and Luke Carberry also claims 7lb so Des McDonogh’s course and distance winner has a chance if putting in a clear round.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 3rd after 3 out, no extra, 3rd of 7, 33 1/2l behind Arctic Warrior (11-10) at Wexford 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, progress before 4 out where mistake and fell, at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Tudor City (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 2 out and no impression approaching last, 14th of 18, 22 1/4l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Buddy Rich (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division, closer 4 out, pushed along and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Authorized Art (11-13) at Wexford 2m 1f gd in May.
Hisnameis Mrdevitt (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and headway between horses in straight to go 6th at last, kept on run-in, nearest at finish, 5th of 25, 4l behind Broomfield Hall (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Pike County (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and went 3rd approaching last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 25, 2 1/4l behind Broomfield Hall (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Family Business (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some headway in 6th 3 out, 5th and pushed along after 2 out, no impression when mistake last, no extra, 5th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Lunar Display (11-3) at Thurles 2m lst (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Western Cowboy (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Brides Hill (10-7) at Tipperary 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Too Bright (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place 2 out, no extra approaching last, 12th of 15, 37 1/2l behind Ideal Pal (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Astrophysicist 33-1 (11-2) Led briefly, not fluent 1st and headed, chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 3 out, 17th of 20, dist behind Pied Piper (11-2) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Bonarc (IRE) 9-2fav (10-0) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, took closer order after 5th, led travelling well approaching straight, headed before 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out, 11th of 16, 20 3/4l behind Celestial Horizon (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Clonbury Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, well behind when jumped right 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Darrens Hope (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 7f Good - Yielding in May.
Patsy's Honour (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression after 3 out and moderate 10th entering straight, no extra in straight, 9th of 22, dist behind Whatsavailable (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Malbas 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along in 9th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Garcon Doux (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
