chased leaders on inner, briefly dropped back to 7th from halfway, took closer order in 3rd from 3 out, went 2nd before last and soon challenged, ridden and kept on best run-in to lead close home
towards rear, not fluent 1st and briefly pushed along, mistake 6th and in rear from halfway, pushed along from 6 out and soon detached, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, closer in 5th from halfway, lost place before 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, improved to lead before 5 out, joined from next, headed and ridden from 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
towards rear, closer in 9th from halfway, ridden in 8th from 3 out, soon no impression and weakened
towards rear, not fluent 1st, 12th from halfway, good progress to chase leaders on outer from 6 out, improved to dispute lead from 3 out and soon led, strongly pressed and ridden from last, headed close home and kept on without matching winner
towards rear and 14th from halfway, ridden in 10th from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from before next
soon led, pushed along and headed before 5 out, soon weakened and no extra, kept on same pace from 3 out
towards rear and 13th from halfway, pushed along and not fluent 4 out, ridden in 9th from next, soon no impression and weakened
mid-division, dropped to 11th from halfway, took closer order before 3 out and soon went 4th, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division and 8th from halfway, took closer order from 4 out, not fluent next and soon ridden in 6th, went 5th from 2 out, no impression from before last and kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, not fluent 7th, 4th from halfway, lost place and weakened to rear from 6 out, pulled up before next
briefly pushed along from start, soon chased leader in close 2nd, pushed along and ridden from 6 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next
mid-division, closer in 6th from halfway, went 2nd before 5 out and improved to dispute lead from next, headed after 3 out, ridden and not fluent next, no impression in 3rd from last and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division and 10th from halfway, ridden in 7th from 3 out, no impression when not fluent next, kept on same pace from before last
Carrig Cathal gained his third course victory with a very easy success three weeks ago though he's never impressed over this sort of trip. Pylonthepressure hasn't progressed from his opening victory over fences at Thurles last year and Willie Mullins may have more of a chance with Ask Susan, a winner over 2m6f at Tramore in August, who has been racing over shorter. Swingbridge was at his very best in the Killarney National over 3m2f where his stamina came into play though a 10lb rise makes this tougher. Gordon Elliott also runs the progressive MRS LOVETT, who was only beaten narrowly in a tight finish behind Peregrine Run in a Grade 3 at Killarney and has much the better of the weights here. She's only six and has much more to offer so gets the vote though another of the same age, Landofhopeandglory, is also capable of a big run at these weights. Mac N Cheese would have to be considered if getting a run from his reserve spot after his recent victory over 3m at Punchestown.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 8-13fav (11-2) In touch on outer, 4th at 8th, pushed along and closed in 3rd before 3 out, ridden into 2nd after 2 out, almost on terms at last, led narrowly run-in, kept on well, all out, won at Killarney 2m 5f (1) gd in May beating Jett (11-10) by ns, 4 ran.
Mall Dini (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight and 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Thosedaysaregone (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Swingbridge (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 5th after 9th, 4th after 12th, progress to 3rd after 14th, travelled well and on terms 3 out, soon led, asserted after 2 out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May beating Auvergnat (11-9) by 8l, 12 ran.
Carrig Cathal 7-2 (11-7) Disputed briefly, soon chased leader in 2nd, challenged 3 out, led before next, asserted before last, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 3f hcp gd in May beating Seskin Flyer (11-4) by 13l, 7 ran.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Mid-division on inner, mistake and unseated rider at 6th, at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Pylonthepressure (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, fell at 12th, at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Apr.
The Gatechecker (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In rear, 11th after 9th, bad mistake at 13th and soon detached, never a factor, eased before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Swingbridge (10-4) at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
Icantsay (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Prominent, led at 2nd, clear after 3rd, reduced advantage at 9th, headed after 9th, 3rd 3 out, lost place and ridden after 2 out, 4th at last where mistake, kept on to 3rd closing stages, no threat, 3rd of 12, 12 1/2l behind Swingbridge (10-4) at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
Landofhopeandglory (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Pushed along in mid-division early, pushed along again at 7th, ridden before 2 out, no impression, 14th of 25, 22 1/2l behind Mr Adjudicator (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Mrs Lovett (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) In touch on inner, 3rd at 8th, 4th 3 out, ridden and kept on run-in to 3rd close home, not trouble principals, 3rd of 4, 3/4l behind Peregrine Run (11-2) at Killarney 2m 5f (1) gd in May.
Tesseract (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Chased leaders and 3rd from 5 out, improved into 2nd before 3 out, ridden and lost place from next, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Kaiser Black (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, progress after 6th, 7th after 9th, took closer order at 12th, fell at 13th, at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
Wishmoor (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Led, headed at 2nd, mistake at 9th and soon 3rd, under pressure and dropped towards rear at 14th, ridden after 4 out, weakened, detached and eased before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
Ask Susan (IRE) 2-1fav (10-9) Mid-division, close enough in 5th after 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression in 5th when left 4th 2 out, kept on same pace in 3rd from before last, 3rd of 15, 14 1/2l behind Moyhenna (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Mac N Cheese (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) A little keen, prominent, not always fluent jumping, disputed 2nd before straight, challenged from before last, led run-in and stayed on best, won at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in May beating Pass The Ball (11-12) by 1l, 11 ran.
Full Cry (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake at 1st, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, disputed 2nd when left disputing lead 2 out, headed before last, no extra in 3rd at last, 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 16 1/2l behind Heron Heights (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Towards rear, slightly hampered after 4th, some headway after 3 out, mid-division entering straight and kept on one pace, 10th of 24, 11l behind Musical Slave (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in May.
Stoneford (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, fell at 9th, at Navan 3m hcp sft in Mar.
