chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd travelling well entering straight and on terms 2 out, led before last, stayed on well to assert run-in
always towards rear, mistake 4th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, never a factor
chased leaders, raced keenly, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression when brought down 2 out
chased leaders, mistake 1st, slight mistake 3rd, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, never a factor
held up in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, tailed off
held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 5th, on terms when not fluent 2 out, soon headed, ridden and no impression in 2nd after last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 2 out, kept on one pace
led, headed after 4th, led again next, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and joined 2 out, soon headed, ridden and no impression in 3rd after last, kept on one pace
unseated rider and briefly loose going to post, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace, lost 4th on line
mid-division, pushed along in 8th before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, went 4th on line
chased leaders, ran freely, headway to lead after 4th, mistake and headed next, not fluent jumping after and soon lost place, no extra 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, tailed off
Gatsby Grey was well supported when landing a Navan bumper on testing ground in March though has a penalty to carry as does GJOUMI, a winner in France back in 2019. The latter was beaten a long way when odds-on over hurdles at Cork in January where she pulled too hard but is expected to do much better this campaign. Kings Keeper was beaten a long way into third at Tramore while Doyen Rose will probably do better over further, as will Toofareastiswest, but Monkstreet looks a big threat. Gordon Elliott's charge is another who will benefit from a longer trip in time but conditions should enable him to get into contention.
Gatsby Grey (FR) 11-2 (12-2) Held up in rear, a little keen, 12th halfway, progress to 4th entering straight, on terms over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead final 100 yards, stayed on best under pressure, won at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar beating The Carpenter (12-2) by 1l, 12 ran.
Lustrous Light (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) In rear, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Minella Cocooner (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Gjoumi (FR) 8-11fav (11-7) Keen, tracked leaders, 2nd from 3rd, soon clear of remainder, not go with winner from before 3 out, dropped to 3rd from last where slight mistake, one pace, 3rd of 17, 23 1/2l behind Gentlemansgame (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Five Buttons (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra next, 10th of 16, dist behind Daicheadacuig (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
For Talks Sake (FR) 3-1 (11-6) Led early, headed 2nd, 2nd 3 out, ridden to dispute lead before 2 out, headed 2 out, 2nd at last, 3rd early run-in, no extra, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Wearapinkribbon (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Gelisko (FR) Spanish Moon gelding out of Kento Green.
Golden Wonder's (FR) 7-2 (12-2) A little keen, prominent, 3rd early, 4th approaching halfway, on terms into straight, soon headed and one pace, 8th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Carrarea (11-8) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in May.
Kings Keeper (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, ridden after 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 14, 30l behind Guily Billy (12-0) at Tramore 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Match The Man (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, hampered 1st, never a factor, completely tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Largy Debut (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
McGrath From Clune (IRE) Califet gelding out of Apple Trix.
Monkstreet 12-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on without threatening leaders, 3rd of 22, 8 1/2l behind Grand Jury (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Mustafa (IRE) 125-1 (11-6) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind Bennystiara (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 5f mdn sft in Jul.
Petit King (FR) 125-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 10th at last (usual 3 out), soon no impression, never a factor, 7th of 19, 31 1/2l behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Toofareastiswest (IRE) 16-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd 4f out, ridden to dispute 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Scorpion's Revenge (12-2) at Cork 2m 3f gd in Apr.
Doyen Rose (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Chased leader, ran freely, 2nd and closer before 4th, dropped to 6th before 2 out where not fluent, switched left run-in, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Clifton Warrior (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Lizrona (IRE) Dylan Thomas M out of Gabrona.
Nicola's Fancy (IRE) 125-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, dropped towards rear after 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 17, dist behind Braganza (11-1) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Pride Of Lacken (IRE) 250-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th before 4th, no impression after 3 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, last of 16, dist behind Papal Lodge (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Little Big Rocky (IRE) 20-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, pushed along and strongly pressed 3f out, headed and lost place over 2f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Gatsby Grey (12-2) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Made In Spain (IRE) Virtual gelding out of Black Dot Com.
Ned The Smith (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Alw rr, last from 4th, cto 6out & pu aftr 5out, at Dromahane 3m mdn gd in Nov.
