held up towards rear, slightly hampered 6th, improved into 3rd before 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, ridden and no impression on leader entering straight, strongly pressed for 2nd last, no extra in 4th close home
prominent and slight mistake 1st, disputed before next, fell 6th
led and disputed, slight mistake 2nd, left in lead 6th and mistake, asserted and ran around slightly before last, pushed out and kept on strongly run-in, comfortably
chased leaders, left 2nd at 6th, slight mistake 5 out, dropped to 5th and ridden 2 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, badly hampered 6th, 3rd halfway, ridden after 2 out, no impression in 5th entering straight, no extra before last
slight mistake 1st, held up, slight mistake 5th, slightly hampered 6th, soon 4th, slight mistake 4 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on to challenge for 2nd last, 2nd at line
held up towards rear, hampered 6th, soon 5th, ridden into 4th before straight, no impression in 3rd entering straight, challenged for 2nd last, 3rd at line
Jesmond Lodge has been threatening to get her head in front with a couple of placed efforts, including a second at Roscommon last time. JP Ryan's filly gets plenty of weight from the older Mr Steadfast, who ran well enough without looking like catching the winner at Ballinrobe on his hurdling bow. But a chance is taken on LAST ENCOUNTER given Mags Mullins' charge has had a couple of outings in bumpers since finishing runner-up over hurdles at Navan on his racecourse debut. My Matador also has a shout on an earlier second at Clonmel.
Mr Steadfast (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, progress into mid-division at 4th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 5th after 2 out, no impression when slight mistake last and left 4th, 4th of 12, 11l behind The Gatechecker (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May.
Celtic Nobility (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Mid-division, weakened from 2 out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 40l behind Gladiator King (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Last Encounter (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Soon chased leaders, 8th early, a little keen, under pressure on outer 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 20, 9l behind Okotoks (11-9) at Down Royal 2m NH flat in May.
My Matador (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure and jumped right 2 out, no extra in 5th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Time For Bucks (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Zagelle (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Ran 2nd, pushed along and dropped to 4th over 4f out, soon ridden, kept on to moderate 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 37l behind Runyon Rattler (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat gd in May.
Don't Be Hasty (IRE) Dubai Destination gelding out of Barrack Buster.
Jesmond Lodge (IRE) 7-2 (10-9) Held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 4th 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, stayed on to strongly press leader last, soon led narrowly run-in, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Can't Be Done (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Ballyorney (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, 9th early, no extra from before 2 out, 19th of 23, well behind Limini (10-11) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Oisin James (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th 6f out, ridden and no impression over 4f out, weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Thats Nice (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f NH flat in May.
