chased leaders, weakened 3 out
soon mid-division, 11th before halfway, under pressure 3 out, ran on well without threatening from 2 out
never better than mid-division
prominent, on terms 3 out, dropped to 6th before straight, soon no extra
never better than mid-division
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
led, pecked 6th, headed before 5 out, weakened and pulled up after 3 out
prominent, led before straight, joined between last 2, not entirely fluent last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division best, no impression from 3 out
never better than mid-division
waited with, closer in 9th after 3 out, no impression from before straight
mid-division, no impression under pressure in 8th and kept on same pace from before straight
prominent, 2nd before straight, 4th before 2 out, soon no extra
soon towards rear, niggled along briefly 3rd, mistake 4th, never a factor
chased leaders, 7th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, closer in 4th before straight, 3rd before 2 out, soon challenged, in front last, stayed on well run-in, headed on line
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd travelling well before straight, 2nd before 2 out, soon challenged, stayed on well run-in to lead on line
towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight
DONTTELLMOTHER was in very good form in 2009 but missed over two years through injury before returning in December. He looked ready to pick up the thread at Down Royal last time and regular partner Ruby Walsh can steer him to victory again. Letterlee Star is another who has returned to action after a long absence and he produced an encouraging run at Thurles last month, though connections won't be pleased with a 6lb rise. Caheronaun is improving and followed his maiden success over 2m4f at Fairyhouse with another fine effort there over this trip. He looks sure to be thereabouts as does Volkis O'Blue, who tackles this trip for the first time but wasn't stopping when scoring over 2m6f at Punchestown.
Bonifacio (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, niggled along 5 out, moderate 4th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, well behind Catleen (11-2) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
Caheronaun (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 5 out and lost place, 7th entering straight and soon headway to go 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd and tried to challenge before last, kept on under pressure run-in but no match for cosy winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Vast Consumption (10-12) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb.
Knockbrack Vic (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, pulled up after 5 out, in a race won by Carrigeen Lechuga (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Boxing Along (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, chased leaders in 5th 4 out, soon ridden and no extra from early straight, 12th of 15, 19l behind Paddy Pub (10-7) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Feb.
Bruach Na Mara (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 18th of 20, well behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Settled in mid-division, 11th halfway, 8th entering straight, kept on one pace without reaching leaders, 5th of 24, 8l behind Bridgets Pet (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Hang Up My Boots (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 4 out, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, no extra in 5th before last, 6th of 15, 17l behind Like Your Style (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Waited with in mid-division, progress to be prominent approaching 6 out, no impression from before last where awkward, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Howryafeelin (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Feb.
Donttellmother (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last and kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Followmeuptocarlow (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Feb.
Red Memo (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Waited with, closed into straight, challenged and stayed on well under pressure from last to lead on line, won at Clonmel 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Feb beating Pretty Happy (11-3) by shd, 10 ran.
Strange Encounter (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Led, joined halfway and headed 9th, disputed briefly again 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Vast Consumption (10-12) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb, 16 ran.
Castlerock Rose (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight and went 6th 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 26l behind Vast Consumption (10-12) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb.
Volkis O'blue (FR) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 10th halfway, good headway to challenge 2 out, led last and kept on under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb beating Up The Girls (10-10) by 2 1/4l, 22 ran.
Days Of Glory (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 7th of 11, 47l behind Firebird Flyer (10-8) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Whats Up Britta (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Led, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 25, 28l behind Down Under (10-8) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Dr Proctor (IRE) 6-1fav (11-1) Mid-division, no extra before 2 out, weakened, 13th of 22, well behind Volkis O'Blue (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Letterlee Star (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Waited with, closed 4 out, soon 2nd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Betterthanalright (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Swift Lady (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Always behind, pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Up For The Match (9-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Noble Commander (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Mr Eko (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Slim To None (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, moderate 7th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 5th of 10, 14l behind Snow Spell (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Feb.
Evolution (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged and on terms before straight, led before 2 out, headed between last 2, no impression when badly hampered last, no extra, 8th of 18, 14l behind Chairmanforlife (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct '10.
