soon chased leaders, 5th before 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before next
soon mid-division, closer in 5th after 4 out, no extra from before next
soon mid-division, closed into 6th before 3 out, ridden to chase leader from next, gained narrow lead and stayed on well late run-in
soon reminders, prominent, struggling 4 out, 2nd 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure
chased leaders early, slight mistake 4th, soon lost place and not a factor
prominent, 4th before 3 out, ridden to chase leader last, no impression and kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders early, weakened from 5 out
soon mid-division, 8th before 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next
soon chased leaders, led after 3 out and soon went on, mistakes last 2, narrowly headed run-in, rallied, just failed
prominent, weakened 5 out
soon led, keen hold, not always fluent jumping, headed from 3 out and soon no extra
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, closed before 4 out, 7th before 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
CHAMPAGNE AGENT had been beaten at short odds in five bumpers before finally winning one at Cork where he always looked to be travelling well. He makes his debut over timber here but looks a decent prospect and can make a winning start. Fine Presentation looked suited by the quicker going at Clonmel and with the ground drying out he can improve again but it's Shrapnel who is likely to be the main threat. Charles Byrne's charge is another who has been attracting plenty of support and though occasionally disappointing his overall form suggests he would take advantage if the selection doesn't come up to scratch. Tirmoyle could get into the shake-up if taking his place from his first reserve spot.
Champagne Agent (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, smooth headway to join issue early straight, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong and kept on under pressure, won at Cork 2m 3f N H flat gd in Apr beating Busty Brown (11-7) by 3/4l, 20 ran.
Clonleney (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden, no extra from next, 7th of 16, 20l behind Beef To The Heels (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Dark Raven 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, some progress from 3 out, ridden and kept on without threatening straight, 5th of 19, 17l behind Forty Foot Tom (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Fair Witness (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, kept on same pace from under 3f out, 14th of 16, 45l behind Dancers Dilemma (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd.
Fine Presentation (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Always prominent, disputed lead 5th to 6th, disputed lead after 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Prince Ludovic (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Fla's Long Shot (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid div until 6th when mstk & ur 5out, in a race won by Lonesome Glory (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Apr, 15 ran.
Flaming Hymn 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led after 4f, headed before straight, wide and disputed again entering straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 4th of 12, 48l behind Flash Of Genius (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Apr.
Kansascity Shuffle (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent, 3rd 4 out, weakened from next, 8th of 19, 29l behind Forty Foot Tom (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Sh Bam (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, moderate 10th 3 out, kept on one pace in straight without threatening, 4th of 20, 48l behind You Must Know Me (11-4) at Tipperary 3m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Shrapnel (IRE) 15-8fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 8th, 2nd approaching straight and clear of remainder, soon ridden and no chance with winner from 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 20, 11l behind You Must Know Me (11-4) at Tipperary 3m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Supreme Milan (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 22nd of 24, well behind Casimir Road (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Wakhan (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Chased leaders, well off pace, moderate 2nd 5 out, not fluent 4 out, no extra approaching straight, 9th of 15, well behind Arnaud (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Blackberryblossom (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Prominent in chasing group, closer in 6th halfway, soon 5th, no extra approaching straight, 7th of 12, 30l behind More Madness (11-7) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat.
Risky Folly (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 19, 39l behind Forty Foot Tom (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Print It On Lips (IRE) Blueprint filly out of Thanks Noel.
Tirmoyle (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, 4th before straight, soon no impression, mistake last, 8th of 12, 18l behind On My Own (11-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar.
Master Oisin (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, 11th from 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out, 13th of 17, well behind He's Our Man (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl.
Romeo Is Bleeding (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Our Vinnie (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Jan.
Kicking Kate (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 19th of 24, well behind What An Flyer (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Ballymac's Present (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Hampered 1st, soon behind, mistake 4th, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Definite Class (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs gd.
