rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 8th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
towards rear, some progress into moderate 7th 4 out, ridden in moderate 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression in 4th
always towards rear, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
led and disputed, headed 6 out, ridden and weakened quickly from 3 out
led and disputed, led from 6 out, went clear from 4 out, travelling well entering straight, pushed along briefly run-in, stayed on well easily
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd and bad mistake 8th, moderate 4th 4 out, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on without threatening run-in
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, bad mistake 7th, pushed along next, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, moderate 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders, moderate 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders in 3rd, moderate 3rd 4 out, ridden and went moderate 2nd after 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening winner from 2 out
Travertine just got the better of Icantsay when winning at Listowel and is upped 6lb. But BALLELA BOY is preferred after scoring at Down Royal last month and stepping up in trip for Gordon Elliott’s yard today. Na Trachtalai Abu won at Kilbeggan earlier but was a well-beaten second last time but Polar Present was beaten only a head at Ballinrobe on her latest start. Art Of Synergy won a maiden hurdle recently and Sir Jack Yeats is upped in grade after scoring at Wexford. Sadler's Risk has a touch of class if back to his best reverting to hurdling.
Sadler's Risk (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, mistake 10th, ridden in 4th 4 out, moderate 3rd next, kept on one pace straight, 3rd of 6, 19 1/2l behind Sandymount Duke (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f gd in May.
Shanpallas (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Towards rear, slightly slow 4th in last, went moderate 4th before straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Caolaneoin (10-3) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Miss Me Now (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Killarney 2m 6f hcp sft in May.
Just Cause (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, detached before 4 out, no extra, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Dicosimo (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Polar Present (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and progress to dispute bypassing last, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Swamp Fox (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Gunner Mcgregor (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened, 9th of 10, dist behind Camlann (11-10) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led briefly 3 out, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, no extra, 4th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Travertine (10-3) at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Coolfighter (GER) 11-4 (11-7) Led briefly, headed 1st and chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra from last, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Zanjabeel (11-1) at Tramore 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Garri Rua (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, short of room on inner and lost place entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, no extra, 6th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Travertine (10-3) at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Icantsay (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Led, slight mistake 2nd, headed briefly 3 out, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and kept on well, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Travertine (10-3) at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Thats Mypresenting (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Soon disputed, led narrowly 5 out, ridden and left 5-lengths clear when nearest pursuer pulled up quickly after 3 out, pressed 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Jun beating Tiliver (11-10) by 9l, 11 ran.
Sir Jack Yeats (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Prominent and disputed lead briefly early, 2nd before 9th, on terms approaching 4 out, led approaching straight and soon went on, reduced lead when slight mistake last, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Jun beating Lash It On (10-11) by 6l, 12 ran.
Ballela Boy (IRE) 2-1 (11-8) Raced in 2nd, inclined to jump left, slight mistake 6th, challenged after 3 out and soon led and pushed along, strongly pressed and stayed on best run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 6f gd in May beating Bel Ami De Sivola (11-8) by 2l, 4 ran.
Art Of Synergy (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress after 2 out, switched left and challenged last, soon ridden to lead, kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May beating Great Khan (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Theophilus (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, jumped slightly left 3 out, no extra next, 7th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Timiyan (11-11) at Roscommon 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
The Winkler (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 6th after 4th, slight mistake 11th, closer order 5 out, prominent next, 4th into straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra when slight mistake last, 5th of 8, 13l behind Coquin Mans (11-5) at Wexford 3m sft in Jun.
Weather Watch (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 7th before 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 27l behind The King Of Brega (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Travertine (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and some headway entering straight, ridden to go 3rd approaching last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun beating Icantsay (9-13) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Na Trachtalai Abu (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, progress in 9th entering straight, closer 3 out, improved to dispute 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 9 1/2l behind King Blue (11-0) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Amaulino (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, raced on inner, 5th after 4th, slight mistakes 6th and 9th, on terms from 3 out, led approaching straight, pressed 2 out, soon joined, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Coquin Mans (11-5) at Wexford 3m sft in Jun.
Aunt Alice (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, lost position 3 out, 5th into straight, soon chased leaders and no impression, kept on without matching front pair run-in, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Coquin Mans (11-5) at Wexford 3m sft in Jun.
