tracked leader in 2nd, disputed from halfway, smooth headway to lead after 3 out, cruised clear run-in, unextended
settled in 3rd, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner run-in, kept on same pace
led at a very sedate pace, joined halfway, headed after 3 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake last
Captain Cee Bee beat just three home in this a year ago and NOBLE PRINCE only has two opponents for this nice prize. Paul Nolan's Jewson winner has obviously frightened away the opposition despite the fact that he fell in the Powers Gold Cup on his last start over fences and he was beaten a distance when tackling Listed company on the Flat at the Curragh three weeks ago. Osirixamix looked a cracking prospect over fences when making a winning debut at Limerick in January but it's been a tale of woe in his three subsequent races so the versatile Jigalo, who at least jumps well, is taken to fill the runners-up spot.
Noble Prince (GER) 13-8fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 4 out, improved to lead entering straight, challenged when fell 2 out, in a race won by Realt Dubh (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov chs G1 gd in Apr, 7 ran.
Jigalo (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching 4 out, good headway to challenge 2 out, ridden in 3rd at last and soon no extra, 5th of 17, 5l behind Burnt Oil Babe (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130.
Osirixamix (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Fell 2nd, in a race won by Captain Chris (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov chs G1 (1) gs in May, 5 ran.
