held up towards rear, progress into 12th before 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, 9th before 3 out, ridden and no extra 2 out
led and disputed early, led from 2nd, slight mistakes 5th and 7th, 5-lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, ridden and pressed early straight, headed before last, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, some progress into 14th 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
mid-division early, ridden and weakened before 3 out where mistake
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, progress into 8th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on to press leader at last, kept on well run-in, just held at line
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened entering straight, pulled up before last
rear of mid-division throughout, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression before 2 out
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, lost 3rd close home
disputed early, chased leader from 2nd, slight mistakes 4th and 5th, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
settled behind leaders, 10th halfway, progress into 5th 2 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra before last
mid-division, progress into 6th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on run-in to 3rd close home
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, some late headway from before last
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2 out, no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, progress into 12th 2 out, ridden in 9th entering straight, stayed on into 6th last, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression when fell 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and closed on leader before 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, stayed on to lead before last, strongly pressed run-in, just held on at line
mid-division, progress into 7th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, ridden and no extra 3 out, soon weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Just one favourite has won this in 11 years. Shamiran was a 33/1 chance when successful a year ago when he was badly out of form entering the race, as he is now. He's the only course and distance winner in the contest so don't rule out another shock. Jessica Harrington's horses are going well so Fairyhouse maiden winner Candlestick enters the equation on his handicap debut while Go Darsi Go ran very well over the trip at Navan and should appreciate the better ground. Adimelo won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon on his debut for Alan Fleming before finding Long Dog much too good in novice company while Tayto Park has been finding the minimum trip too short and the step up will suit. STEAMBOAT BILL is progressing nicely and looks just the type for this after his battling victory over Stowaway Shark at Down Royal. The runner-up has scored subsequently and Gordon Elliott's charge may have got in here lightly. His stable companion Bank Bonus is another with possibilities while the progressive Tongie just sneaks into the handicap after his victory at Limerick. Shannak's attempt at a Fairyhouse hat-trick went astray last month after a big rise in the weights though a couple of early mistakes unsettled him while Sue and Lucy Gardner wouldn't be sending Taunton winner Doctor Look Here just for an outing.
Poker School (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up behind, slightly hampered 5th, headway on outside 4 out, disputed lead next, every chance 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, well beaten before last, lost modest 3rd flat, 4th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Murrayana (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Golan Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression before last, 8th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Coney Island (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Adimelo (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leader in 2nd, slight mistakes 1st, 4th, 4 out and 3 out, ridden and dropped to rear after 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, last of 4, 13 3/4l behind Long Dog (11-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hvy in Sep.
Some Hawk 5-1jfav (11-0) Held up, soon towards rear, closed into 6th before straight, challenged and every chance on inner from last, soon got on terms, headed near line, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Our Man Zebo (11-4) at Listowel 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Tayto Park (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th early, not fluent 2nd, went moderate 2nd approaching straight, closer in 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, no impression and switched left before last, one pace, 3rd of 21, 7l behind Three Wise Men (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Diamond Cauchois (FR) 7-2jfav (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along briefly at stages, dropped to last approaching 7th, soon no extra and pulled up before 8th, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Go Darsi Go (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up, improved to dispute 4th 2 out, ridden to go 2nd and kept on without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Jury Duty (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Minella Berry (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd from 6th, not fluent 4 out, no impression when mistake 2 out, no extra, 8th of 11, 30 3/4l behind Jarob (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Pivot Bridge 3-1 (8-11) Held up, soon disputed 4th, pushed along approaching straight, under pressure on outer in 3rd 2f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Lady Giselle (8-12) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
Steamboat Bill (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, 7th on inner halfway, progress bypassing 2 out and ridden to challenge approaching last, led run-in and kept on well under pressure, won at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb beating Stowaway Shark (11-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Candlestick (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, pushed along 6th, led on inner from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Bringerofthedawn (11-12) by 2 3/4l, 20 ran.
Coolmill (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Led, joined 3rd, soon headed, prominent, pushed along 6th, lost place and weakened approaching next, pulled up after 4 out, at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Crown Of Gold (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th early, moderate 3rd approaching straight, closed in 2nd 2 out, led between last 2, headed from last, no extra, one pace, 4th of 21, 7 1/4l behind Three Wise Men (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Minella Scamp (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Prominent, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 15, 28 3/4l behind Burgas (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Owen Glendower (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, well held by leaders from next, 3rd before last, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Colin's Brother (11-9) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Shannak (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Towards rear, slightly hampered 3rd, 16th halfway, progress 3 out and 5th next, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 19, 7 1/2l behind Just Cause (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Bank Bonus 10-3 (11-2) Settled in rear, improved to take closer order from 3 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, went 3rd after last and kept on run-in without matching principals, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Childrens List (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Be Seeing You 20-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, pushed along briefly 4th, moderate 10th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 11th of 16, 26 3/4l behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Rosie Alice (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Raced in 7th early, moderate 11th approaching straight, soon no extra, 14th of 16, dist behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Undressed (FR) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 11th on outer halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 15th of 19, dist behind Just Cause (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Shamiran (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up, closer order before 4th, towards rear and pushed along 9th, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 29 3/4l behind Black Zero (9-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Definite Earl (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Held up in 6th, not fluent 2nd and slight mistake 4th, dropped to moderate 7th and pushed along after 2 out, progress under hands and heels into 4th at last, good progress on inner under pressure run-in, went 2nd inside final furlong, never nearer, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Admiral Brian (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hvy in Apr.
Doctor Look Here (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, short-lived effort on wide outside before 2 out, soon strugggling, 9th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Ballycross (11-0) at Sandown 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Sea Light (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Held up off pace in 4th, closer at 4th, 3rd and ridden 2 out, bad mistake at last and dropped to 4th, no extra, 4th of 5, 13 1/2l behind Cliff House (11-9) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Tongie (IRE) 5-4fav (11-3) Led, joined before 3 out, pushed along before straight, headed approaching 2 out where left disputing lead, led again and stayed on best from last, won at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Mar beating Prince Kup (11-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Elusive Ivy (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Raced in 6th early, still moderate 6th approaching straight, soon ridden to close, no impression and switched right run-in, one pace, 5th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Pakman 2-1fav (11-12) Soon chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, soon on terms, led approaching 2 out, quickly pressed, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Bobbie's Diamond (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Apr.
Face Value 50-1 (10-6) Towards rear, 15th halfway, no impression in 11th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 12l behind Just Cause (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
