soon chased leaders, closer in 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on
chased leaders, 9th 5f out, no impression approaching straight
soon mid-division, switched to outside straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, kept on under pressure without troubling winner from early straight
towards rear, headway to chase leaders early straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure
soon tracked leaders, closed up approaching straight, soon led briefly, headed and kept on same pace from early straight
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th early straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure
soon led, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no extra
prominent, 7th 5f out, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra
soon mid-division, saddle slipped and pulled up before halfway
soon mid-division, improved to track leaders over 6f out, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression
towards rear, headway approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, headway approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear, struggling from 5f out, tailed off
close up, on terms approaching straight, soon headed and no extra
mid-division, 10th 5f out, no impression from before straight
tracked leaders, improved to lead early straight, ridden clear from over 1f out, stayed on well, easily
Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins dominate the entries with six between them and though obviously holding very strong hands they could be thwarted by the Kidare-trained GIANT'S QUEST, who has been runner-up to a couple of useful performers and can make it third time lucky. Vesper Bell can prove best of the Mullins' trio while Sizing India, an emphatic winner at Ludlow in March, looks best of the Henderson contingent. Burn And Turn has more experience than most which may come in handy in what is likely to be a rough race with so many runners.
Black Benny (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 13th of 15, well behind Samain (12-0) at Curragh 2m N H flat sft in Apr.
Featherintheattic (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, led on bit over 1f out, easily, won at Ludlow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr beating Reyes Magos (11-4) by 7l, 9 ran.
Laganbank (IRE) 5-4fav (11-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 5l behind Bullock Harbour (11-11) at Listowel 2m N H flat in Sep.
Lord Gale (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear of mid-division, lost place and weakened quickly 4f out, soon tailed off, pulled up inside final furlong, in a race won by Cheltenian (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m N H flat G1 (1) gd in Mar, 24 ran.
Silver Canyon (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) In rear, headway into moderate 5th from 2f out, closed under pressure from 1f out, stayed on well to lead closing stages, won at Tramore 2m N H flat gd in Apr beating Mister Music Man (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Sizing India (IRE) 11-8fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, challenged 3f out, led on bit over 1f out, easily, won at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar beating Castle Conflict (11-4) by 5l, 13 ran.
Vesper Bell (IRE) 9-10fav (11-13) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and led close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat hvy in Feb beating Aupcharlie (11-10) by nk, 9 ran.
Eyesontheprize (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 7f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 18, 25l behind Tempest River (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat lst (1) gd in Apr.
Foildearg (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Prominent, raced keenly, led before halfway, ridden and strongly pressed from over 2f out, kept on well, won at Roscommon 2m 4yo nhf gf in Sep beating Best Think Twice (11-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Littletown Lass (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along in 4th 3f out, no extra from 2f out, 6th of 16, 22l behind Catcherinscratcher (11-2) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) sft in Nov.
Ellikath (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out, last of 9, well behind Popcorn (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Dec.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 11-8fav (11-9) Settled in mid-division on outer, headway into 2nd over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Shadow Eile (11-2) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Mar.
Jet Master (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, in touch 3f out, no extra early straight, 8th of 11, 8l behind Bold Optimist (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo nhf sft in Dec.
Mughal Empire (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened after halfway, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec, 24 ran.
Old Supporter (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Ld, jmpd right, hdd from 6th, 3rd 5out, lst pl next, pu 3out, in a race won by Pure Gallery (12-0) at Durrow 3m ire ptp gs in Feb, 8 ran.
Saint Gervais (IRE) Revoque gelding out of Just Precious.
Time Max (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 4f out, 7th of 17, 11l behind Clouded Thoughts (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Watchmetail (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Led, headed after 3f, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 3f out, no extra in 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 14l behind Trabajo (12-0) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Malt Master (IRE) 10-3fav (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 6f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb beating Victor Hewgo (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 17 ran.
Burn And Turn (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Settled mid-division, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 5f out, ridden and closed 3f out, kept on to 2nd over 1f out, not reach winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Mart Lane (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
My Old Lady (IRE) Old Vic mare out of Kendilstown Lady.
Articular (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders over 4f out, led 2f out, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well, all out, won at Thurles 2m NH flat in Mar beating Famous Last Words (11-7) by shd, 17 ran.
