towards rear, some progress into 9th and ridden entering straight, moderate 6th 1f out, no impression
always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders on inner, headway to lead travelling well 2f out, ridden clear 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, headway 4f out, went 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened from 4f out, never a factor
disputed lead, led after 6f, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and some progress into 5th entering straight, soon no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, moderate 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
disputed lead, headed after 6f, ridden and weakened entering straight
TORRENT DES MOTTES is the first foal of a winner on the Flat and made his debut in a 2m5f maiden hurdle at Tramore so it's a surprise to see him in a bumper. Willie Mullins' obviously believes he has the pace for this so he gets the vote over Two In One, another who has hurdling experience who will relish this sort of trip on the level. Mr Showtime looked a certain future winner when narrowly beaten in a bumper at Tramore and has performed with credit over timber subsequently but stable companion Calicojack hasn't run for well over a year. Natgould will have come on for his run in November but looks one for the future.
Chateauneuf Du Pap 14-1 (11-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 6th over 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 6th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Hardline (11-11) at Thurles 2m gd in Nov.
Mickey Flanagan (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, dropped to 8th from halfway, towards rear and no impression under 6f out, 10th of 11, dist behind Fort Montagu (12-0) at Tramore 2m gd in Apr.
Mon Storm (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, some modest late progress from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 25, dist behind Drumconnor Lad (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 6th 3 out, pushed along in 6th on outer 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 15l behind Kilfenora (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Natgould (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 24 1/4l behind Samcro (11-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Silverfort (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th 7f out, soon lost place and weakened, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Minella Fair (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Thats The News (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division, took closer order halfway, soon lost place and weakened, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Ben Brody (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Apr.
The Bronc (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Mid div, 7th 1/2way, not qckn 3out & rdn, eased & pu 2out, at Lingstown 3m mdn sft in Mar.
The Carlow Tank (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Rr of mid div, 9th 1/2way, rdn to hold tch well bef 4out, wknd & pu 3out, at Lingstown 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Torrent Des Mottes (FR) 3-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, 9th after 4th, rapid headway to 4th before 2 out, progress to 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner, kept on run-in, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Ballyegan Hero (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Trump Sixteen (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 32l behind Cracking Smart (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Two In One (USA) 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th before halfway, soon lost position and pushed along, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 4th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Minella Beau (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f gd in Apr.
Charlotte Wells (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, pushed along in rear halfway, soon trailing, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Good Thyne Tara (11-9) at Cork 2m gd in Nov.
Petit Oiseau (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened 5f out, 14th of 17, dist behind Half The Odds (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Calicojack (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Raced in 7th early, effort towards outer into straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 4th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Forge Meadow (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Mar.
Thinkinginmysleep (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Chased leader, dropped to rear from 6f out and ridden from 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, went 3rd near line, 3rd of 4, 13 1/4l behind Penny Jane (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in May.
