disputed, headed after 4th, pushed along in 3rd 4 out, slight mistake next and ridden, soon no extra in 5th, kept on one pace behind from 2 out
prominent early, soon chased leaders in 3rd, mistake 4th and dropped to 4th, slight mistake 9th and towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on under pressure into 6th before straight, no impression in moderate 5th entering straight, one paced
disputed early, led after 4th, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 3rd approaching 2 out, left 2nd, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd run-in
chased leaders, 3rd from 4th, 2nd before 4 out, improved to lead entering straight, shaken up briefly before last, easily
held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 4 out, no impression after next, kept on one pace from 2 out, moderate 4th run-in
held up towards rear, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no impression entering straight, left 3rd 2 out, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, closer in 4th after 5 out, 3rd after 3 out, ridden entering straight, kept on into 2nd 2 out where fell
The 2014 Triumph Hurdle winner TIGER ROLL hasn't done quite as well as expected over fences though he did manage to land the Munster National at Limerick before a reasonable run at Cheltenham - his overall form should be good enough for this. Bay Of Freedom gained his only success over hurdles on heavy ground here in April and made a successful debut in similar conditions over fences at Listowel. He would pose a threat if the going eases while Venitien De Mai is another with a liking for very testing ground as his three victories under Rules have all come in those conditions. Presenting Mahler didn't have much chance in a Grade Three at Gowran after a narrow success at Sligo and he's another who needs some rain.
Domesday Book (USA) 20-1 (11-0) Prominent and disputed lead, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, dropped to 4th last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 15, 6l behind Avant Tout (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Venitien De Mai (FR) 4-1 (11-3) Soon raced 4th, 5th at 5th, no impression before 2 out where mistake, kept on same pace run-in to 4th, 4th of 5, 18 3/4l behind Sub Lieutenant (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Tiger Roll (IRE) 6-4fav (11-8) Held up, the odd slow jump, mistake 9th, headway before 3 out, left close 3rd 2 out, no impression from last, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Heron Heights (11-8) at Cheltenham 3m (2) gd in Oct.
Bay Of Freedom (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 4 out, progress to lead entering straight, pressed and slight mistake last, briefly joined run-in, kept on well to assert close home, won at Listowel 2m 6f Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Woodford Island (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Annamatopoeia (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 13th, pushed along and no impression 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Tiger Sam (10-8) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in Oct.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Raced towards outer, held up, dropped to rear before 4th, soon pushed along, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Ridestan (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m (1) Yielding in Oct.
Thanks For Tea (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 7th after 6th, dropped to 10th 2 out, weakened, 13th of 14, 24 3/4l behind Irish Bulletin (11-4) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
