tracked leader, 2nd at 6th, pushed along to lead narrowly before 2 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd at last, kept on one pace in 4th closing stages
tracked leader and ran freely early, 3rd at 6th, every chance before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, dropped to 6th at last, no extra
mid-division, 6th at 6th, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, no impression in 7th before last, kept on run-in without threatening
towards rear, 9th at 6th, headway on outer after 3 out, travelled well and closed 2 out, led after 2 out, kept on well run-in, driven out, reduced advantage close home
held up towards rear, 8th at 6th, 9th after 3 out, took closer order before 2 out, 4th at last, ran on strongly run-in, nearest finish
rear of mid-division, mistake at 3rd, 7th at 6th, headway after 8th, ran wide and ran out before 9th
led, slow jump at 2nd, headed and weakened before 2 out, eased before last
rear, 11th at 6th, improved to 8th after 3 out, good headway before 2 out, progress to 2nd at last, ridden and kept on to close on winner, held
close up, 4th at 6th, 5th after 8th, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, no danger
chased leader, 5th at 6th, took closer order after 8th, 4th after 3 out, soon under pressure and weakened
towards rear, 10th at 6th, mistake and unseated rider at 7th
in rear, slightly detached after 3rd, detached and reminder after 4th, slightly hampered after 7th, pushed along after 3 out, some late headway, never a factor
Charles Byrnes won this last year and both Shanpallas and Sea Light are on tempting marks if anywhere near their best. MISS SASSIE (NAP) was having only her third start over fences when scoring comfortably over 2m4f at Wexford and with the extra certain to suit she can defy a 9lb rise in the ratings. Bosco Di Alco showed much improved form over fences when narrowly beaten into third at Downpatrick while Snugsborough Benny showed his liking for good ground at Down Royal and should continue on the upgrade. Jack Slade is another who will enjoy the conditions as will Top Of The Town, who is slowly making his way back to form.
Net D'Ecosse (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, improved to dispute lead before 3rd, led from 5th, ridden and pressed from 3 out, headed next, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Shanpallas (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders when hampered 1st, 2nd from 5 out, pushed along and lost place before 3 out, ridden from next and soon no impression, kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Sea Light (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division and 7th from 5 out, mistake next, pushed along in 6th before next and soon ridden, switched to inner before last and kept on into 4th run-in, not threatening principals, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear and 11th from 5 out, some progress and ridden from 3 out, no impression from next and kept on same pace from before last, 8th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 9-4 (11-3) Soon raced in 4th, closed up travelling smoothly 3 out, challenged from before 2 out, soon on terms, bumped at last, led run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages, won at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in May beating Oathkeeper (11-3) by 4l, 6 ran.
The Gatechecker (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra after 4 out, weakened, 11th of 16, dist behind Kaiser Black (10-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp gd in May.
Aranhill Chief (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Led, joined before 3rd and headed after 5th, mistake 6th, not fluent 9th and soon dropped to 3rd, lost place from 5 out, no extra and eased before 2 out, 13th of 15, dist behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Miss Sassie (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 4 out, went close 4th entering straight, disputed lead on outer 2 out, pushed along and led before last, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jun beating Hidden Charmer (11-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th at 5th, no danger 4 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Le Martalin (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f Yielding in May.
Bosco Di Alco (FR) 10-1 (11-3) Soon prominent, disputed 2nd after 8th, challenged 3 out, kept on well without matching 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Cecil Corbett (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Inis Meain (USA) 33-1 (11-2) In rear, detached in 5th at 7th, no extra and eased before last, never a factor, last of 5, dist behind Robin Des Foret (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Phil The Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out and no extra from next, weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Cadmium (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Feb.
Surf Instructor (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 6th and slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Draycott Place (10-7) at Listowel 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Top Of The Town (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 15 1/4l behind My Betty (9-13) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Jack Slade (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-2) Prominent, closed up before 9th, soon on terms, led from 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra and one pace from before last, 4th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Fenlon's Hill (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
