chased leaders, not always fluent, ridden to chase leader before last, stayed on well run-in to lead near finish
mid-division best, mistake 3rd, moderate 10th from 4 out, no impression after next
keen hold in mid-division, closer in 6th after 2 out, ridden and soon short of room, eased
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, moderate 7th after 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent, led 3 out, headed after next, no extra in 5th when fell last
soon mid-division, ridden in 7th approaching last, soon no impression and kept on without threatening
chased leaders, improved to lead after 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, strongly pressed run-in, headed near finish
mid-division, kept on same pace from before 2 out where hampered
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, no danger and kept on without threatening from 3 out
prominent, slight mistake 3rd, 4th approaching last, soon no extra under pressure
always towards rear, behind when pulled up after 2 out
led, clear early, headed 3 out, no extra when fell next
chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching last, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
CUCHULAINS SON looked a very useful prospect when beating Mick The Man at Punchestown in October 2007 but injury has curtailed his career and he was absent for over two years before returning with a fine effort at Naas in March. He was in contention when falling at the last in a conditions event won by Our Gar at the Punchestown Festival and can start making up for lost time. Kauto Relko fell on both starts between the flags and on his most recent run over timber at Cork in January but had previously landed a maiden in good style at Cork and is a threat if remaining on his feet. Sinntaran is a very frustrating type having finished runner-up in seven of his 19 career starts while both of Diyla's victories have come at Sligo including in a handicap on Sunday. Midtown Boy is still a maiden over hurdles but would have a chance second-to-none if repeating his close fifth behind Some Present at Punchestown in November.
Cuchulains Son (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 8th 4 out, headway to 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last where fell, in a race won by Our Gar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in Apr, 22 ran.
Erra Go On 12-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th 5 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on to 2nd last, no impression winner and kept on same pace run-in, just held 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind The Hoodoo Remains (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Kauto Relko (FR) 5-4fav (11-12) Led, clear early, not fluent 4th and 5th, ridden and strongly pressed after 3 out, headed entering straight, 3rd and beaten when fell last, in a race won by Bostons Angel (11-12) at Cork 2m 2f hdl sft in Jan, 3 ran.
Schindler's Pearl (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway from halfway, 10th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 9th of 23, 36l behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
Sinntaran (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led, clear early, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 17th of 23, well behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
Diyla (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, good headway to lead before 2 out, soon clear, ridden from last, pressed close home, won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd beating Wrapitupboys (11-11) by 1l, 16 ran.
Sherchanceit (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Prominent, led from 3rd, pulled up quickly before 6th, in a race won by Voler La Vedette (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs lst hdl in Oct, 15 ran.
Dosco's Dream (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, soon ridden and no extra, 16th of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar.
Frank Moss Bennett (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, 31l behind Window Of Hope (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 0-116 gd in Oct '07.
Max Drive (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, ridden in 10th 2 out, no extra, 14th of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar.
Midtown Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Attempted to make all, pressed from 3 out, joined at last, soon headed and no extra, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Miss Pepperpot (10-13) at Wexford 2m Novice Handicap (4yo) gd in Mar.
Paddy Cool (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, tailed off, 18th of 25, well behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Apr.
Police Officer 25-1 (10-9) 15th of 17, well behind Lethal Weapon (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Sep '08.
Smokey Thatch (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 38l behind Tavern Times (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat gd in Oct.
Strike An Ark (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression in 11th before last, kept on one pace, 10th of 23, 9l behind Sarteano (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl gd in Apr '09.
Great Sphinx (USA) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, 16th of 19, well behind Thegreatjohnbrowne (11-5) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
