chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 7th and reminder, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, no impression 2 out and slight mistake, no extra before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, improved to lead 3 out, ridden before 2 out where slight mistake, asserted before last, kept on strongly, comfortably
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer behind leaders when fell 3 out
mid-division, closer and mistake 3 out, 6th before straight, ridden in 5th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
soon led and clear of field with nearest pursuer, reduced advantage before 5th, slow 5 out, soon headed, weakened 3 out, behind when refused 2 out
held up towards rear, progress into 5th and hampered 3 out, improved into 3rd before straight, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division best, slow 2nd, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
disputed early, chased leader after 1st and clear of field, reduced advantage before 5th, led after 5 out, headed 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
held up towards rear, progess into 4th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
Black Samurai was fortunate to score at Limerick when GREENWAY MACHINE fell at the last. The latter had also been in the lead when falling two out at Punchestown earlier so, in the hope he gets around this time, can gain his first victory under Rules. Both hold eventual runner-up Wade Harper while Lessofdnegativity, three times a winner over timber including at Tipperary last month, failed to shine in two previous starts over fences. The veteran Capture The Drama showed he was no back number with a narrow defeat by Stormy Master at Limerick and the winner can give the form a boost in the previous race.
Emir De Rots (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no threat in straight, went moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Stormy Master (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Black Samurai 3-1fav (11-6) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and pushed along early straight, 2nd 2 out, ridden and 1 length down when left in front at last, kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating Wade Harper (11-5) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Lessofdnegativity (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Led, joined after 6th, regained lead before straight, asserted and pecked slightly last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tipperary 3m hcp sft in May beating Wild Atlantic Lady (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Back On The Bridle (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Waited with towards rear, mistake 3rd, pushed along briefly from next, no danger and slight mistake 3 out, 16th of 22, 31l behind Jiving Jerry (10-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Wade Harper (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Led,5 lengths lead after 5th, reduced advantage halfway, pressed entering straight, headed and dropped to 3rd 2 out, no impression when left 2nd at last, ridden and kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Black Samurai (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Go All The Way 100-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 10th after 8th, no impression, dropped to rear before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, not fluent at last, never a factor, last of 13, dist behind Cavalry Master (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f gd in Apr.
Mary Fields (IRE) 17-2 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, pecked 3rd, towards rear before 5 out, pushed along and some headway after 3 out, no impression approaching last where mistake, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Court Adjourned (11-0) at Sligo 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Greenway Machine (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 4th halfway, closer at 8th, challenged entering straight and travelled well to lead before 2 out, pushed along and 1 length advantage when fell last, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Capture The Drama (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Led, pushed along after 3 out and strongly pressed entering straight, headed 2 out, no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Stormy Master (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Hollybank King (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight and no extra before 2 out, dropped to 4th approaching last, weakened, 4th of 9, 28l behind Stormy Master (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Walshestown (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression when mistake 3 out, no extra, 8th of 12, 36 1/2l behind Flynsini (10-3) at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Turndownthevolume (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 10th of 11, dist behind The Cool Dude (10-11) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Dundeedy Lad (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Led early, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place before 3 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 10l behind Listenheretomejack (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
