soon mid-division, ridden from 4 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, niggled along away from the fences at times, 9th 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight
always towards rear, pulled up injured after 3 out, dismounted
soon mid-division, 8th 5 out, chased leaders approaching straight, soon no extra
prominent, still 3rd approaching straight, soon lost place and no impression, kept on same pace
slight mistake 2nd, always prominent, mainly 2nd, on terms 2 out, just in front before last, stayed on gamely run-in
soon chased leaders, closer order going well approaching straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, just headed before last, kept on without matching winner run-in
soon mid-division, niggled along in 11th 5 out, 8th approaching straight, moderate 4th and kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, no extra under pressure 4 out
tracked leaders, 4th 5 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace into straight
waited with, fell 7th
tracked leaders, no extra under pressure from before straight, kept on same pace
mid-division best, 10th 5 out, no extra from next
towards rear, some headway under pressure into 10th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
attempted to make all, jumped a bit right at times, headed and dropped to 3rd 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
Dont Back Down is up 7lb for his recent win at Punchestown and will find life much tougher in this better company. Johannisberger is also facing stiffer competition after landing a beginners' chase at Down Royal last time and JETSON will need to step up on his recent disappointing effort behind Rathlin, who runs in the previous race. However, Jessica Harrington's smart hurdler is having only his fifth start over fences and gets a chance to prove his latest running all wrong. Liberty Counsel never figured at Punchestown on the back of her shock win in the Irish Grand National in April but Golden Kite posted a better effort over timber last time and could go well along with Playtime Ben and Our Victoria.
Liberty Counsel (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Close up, on terms 4 out, collided with rival in jumping next, soon headed, lost place into straight, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 25l behind Carrig Millie (9-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-150 hvy in Apr.
Jetson (IRE) 11-10fav (11-6) Always towards rear, slow jump 8th, no impression on outer from 4 out, never a factor, last of 7, 31l behind Rathlin (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f chs gf in May.
Mossley (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead before 4 out, headed and dropped to 3rd from 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 22l behind Maccas Lad (11-1) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl sft in May.
Johannisberger (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, good jump to lead from 4 out, clear from next, stayed on well, easily, won at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gd in May beating Sizing Italy (11-12) by 10l, 13 ran.
Western Charmer (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Tracked leader mainly 3rd, 4th after 4 out and no extra approaching straight, left distant 3rd after last, 3rd of 7, well behind Salsify (11-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hts chs hvy in Apr.
Golden Kite (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Attempted to make all, challenged 3 out, ridden in lead 2 out, kept on, strongly pressed run-in and headed close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Cnoc Na Sioga (10-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in May.
Jamsie Hall (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Prominent, keen hold, on terms approaching 3 out, soon led, headed after 3 out, moderate 5th and no extra from next, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 13l behind Shanpallas (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 gd in May.
Action Master 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders under pressure next, kept on same pace, never on terms, 10th of 24, 11l behind Holywell (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Carloswayback (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Towards rear and never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Liberty Counsel (9-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch in Apr, 28 ran.
Tillahow (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 13th of 16, 41l behind Cnoc Na Sioga (10-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in May.
Our Victoria (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 5 out, no impression from 3 out, 4th of 7, 22l behind Rathlin (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f chs gf in May.
Playtime Ben (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Waited with towards rear, improved to track leaders 4 out, led from next, joined last, not match winner and headed close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Six Stone Ned (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gf.
Sebadee (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 10th of 16, 26l behind Cnoc Na Sioga (10-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in May.
The Last Derby (FR) 28-1 (10-10) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and weakened entering straight, 12th of 16, 30l behind Cnoc Na Sioga (10-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in May.
King Ali (IRE) 5-2fav (9-12) Waited with, closed 5 out, tracked leaders next, 3rd 3 out, challenged from before straight, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Selection Box (10-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs hvy in Oct.
Salesin 20-1 (11-3) Close up, led approaching 6th, headed 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 17, 27l behind House Rules (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd in May.
Dont Back Down (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Made most, headed 8th and reminder next, led again from 11th, ridden entering straight, soon went clear, stayed on well from last, won at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-123 gf in May beating Total Submission (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Campbonnais (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 8th to 11th, weakened quickly from 4 out, 11th of 14, well behind Dont Back Down (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-123 gf in May.
Prince Of Milan (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Led, headed before 4th, 2nd halfway, 3rd before straight, ridden after 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 20, 14l behind Samantha Jones (10-7) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gf in May.
