chased leaders, 2nd from 2nd, slight mistake 6th, ridden to challenge 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 4 out, soon no impression and weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
soon led, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear before 8th where mistake, weakened
mid-division, progress into moderate 6th and slight mistake 8th, ridden in 5th and no impression before 3 out, stayed on into 4th 2 out, no impression before last and kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, fell 3 out
chased leader, mistake 2nd and soon 3rd, slightly hampered 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no impression, 5th 2 out and soon weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, fell 3 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 8th, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened
mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 4 out, soon no impression and weakened
Roi Des Francs is penalised for his bumper victory at Tipperary but made a very encouraging start over timber behind Drumacoo over this trip at Punchestown and the winner has won a better race subsequently. Bronco Bill started favourite at Down Royal last time but made a couple of mistakes and never really got into the hunt. VENITIEN DE MAI was unbeaten in four point-to-points before a promising run behind Jimmy Two Times at Clonmel when subsequent winner Sambremont was 6l behind. He receives 11lb from Willie Mullins' charge including his rider's claim and that might just swing things his way. Clounts Meadow won a point at Dromahane last month and his trainer does well with similar types though this looks a tough start and Curragh Na Gold may do better over fences.
Roi Des Francs (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Led, clear from before 6th, reduced lead 3 out, strongly pressed straight, headed last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Drumacoo (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Clounts Meadows (IRE) Evens (12-2) Chsd ldrs & not fluent, mstk 1st & 3rd 1/2way, cl 4th 4out & mstk 3out, ld last, so flat, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Dec beating Red River Gold (12-2) by 1l, 16 ran.
Commanche Vic (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Mid div, in tch 5out, wknd bef 3out, mod 5th & fell last, in a race won by Native Pride (11-6) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Laurel Park (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Alw in rr, last 1/2way, slt prog to mod 7th when fell 3out, in a race won by Macetown Gale (11-11) at Tattersalls Farm 3m ire ptp sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Ten Second Tom (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 5f out, weakened, completely tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Pylonthepressure (11-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat hvy in Dec.
Venitien De Mai (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Led and disputed, led after 4th, headed before 5 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 6l behind Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f amat mdn hdle sft in Dec.
Bronco Bill (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 5th, progress into 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, mistake last, 5th of 11, 13l behind Drumlee Lad (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Curragh Na Gold (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, progress to challenge 2 out, wandered under pressure and no impression on winner between final 2, mistake last, no extra, 3rd of 17, 12l behind Wrath Of Titans (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Daisy Spring (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Always rear, never a factor, detached 6f out, kept on one pace straight, last of 6, 25l behind Vigil (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat sft in Dec.
River Boat Queen (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Led early, 2nd halfway, led before 3 out, slight mistake and headed next, soon no impression in 3rd, not fluent last, no extra, 4th of 17, 15l behind Wrath Of Titans (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Suzie Supreme (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Soon led, raced towards inner, headed 5f out, dropped to 8th and under pressure 4f out, behind from before straight, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Whistle Dixie (11-1) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
Treasure Palm (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out and no extra in 6th before next, weakened, 6th of 16, 43l behind Lyrical Theatre (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Turbinia (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 6th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 25l behind Wrath Of Titans (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
