mid-division, slight mistake 6th, 5th 5 out, headway to dispute lead after 3 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders on outer, mid-division 5 out, some headway after 3 out and 4th entering straight, soon no impression in 5th and no extra from 2 out
rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out, pushed along in 7th approaching straight, soon no extra, behind and pulled up before last
soon led, headed 9th, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division on inner, headway into 2nd after 7th and led 9th, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon weakened and eased entering straight, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute lead after 3 out, led next, pushed along to assert and 4 lengths clear last, kept on well, easily
mid-division, 7th 5 out, headway after 3 out and 3rd entering straight, 4th and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, not fluent 8th, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 5th approaching straight, soon no extra, mistake 2 out, behind and pulled up before last
held up in rear, detached after 8th, some headway after 3 out and moderate 6th next, soon no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 6th 5 out, pushed along and no impression in 8th approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 9th, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, weakened, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no impression after 5 out, no extra before 3 out, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division on outer, slight mistakes 7th and 5 out, pushed along and some headway in 6th approaching straight, went 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and kept on one pace
CHELSEAS FRIEND easily won a point at Ballindenisk in November and though no match for Hilltop Supreme on her return to hurdles at Punchestown she will have found 2m4f too short and can gain her first victory under Rules. Nicole's Milan, who finished third, looks held but Knock Na Rea enters the equation as she bids for a double. Runner-up over 2m3f here in January, she stepped up to 2m7f at Thurles last month and scored with a bit to spare so she looks a major threat with just 4lb extra. The veteran Macs Legend is returning to hurdles from a very fruitful spell between the flags and in hunter-chases though it's a very long time since he ran over the smaller obstacles while Shantou Sisu's only victory to date came over 2m on this track.
Macs Legend (IRE) 22-1 (12-2) Mid-division, progress into 6th 6 out, jumped right 4 out, 4th and mistake 3 out, ridden in 5th next, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 14l behind Jury Duty (11-13) at Thurles 3m 1f hvy in Feb.
Shantou Sisu (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden 3 out, no impression in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, dist behind Forrard Away (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Barangarou (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Blanketontheground (11-2) at Limerick 2m hvy in Nov.
Molly Wedger (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Mid-division early, disputed 9th after 7th, mistake 5 out, soon closed until no extra straight, 7th of 12, dist behind Heather Rocco (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
The Reanie Rocks (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression in moderate 8th when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 19, 34 1/4l behind Brazos (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Nicole's Milan (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Led briefly early, prominent, 3rd approaching 6th, soon pushed along briefly, on terms from 3 out, soon headed and one pace, 3rd of 15, 11 1/2l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Knock Na Rea (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Prominent, close 5th after 8th, on terms travelling smoothly into straight, pushed along to lead after 2 out, soon went on, slight mistake last, rider lost whip and stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Feb beating The Grey Guy (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
More Overdraught 150-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 8th of 20, dist behind Pont Aval (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Stolen Moment (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Waited with in rear, impeded 3 out and no impression, kept on same pace without threatening after, 8th of 15, 22l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Mcgill (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 13, dist behind Tiger Twenty Two (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Chelseas Friend (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Waited with, 12th approaching 6th, improved to chase leaders 2 out, chased winner straight, soon one pace, 2nd of 15, 7 1/2l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Getaway Pippa (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, chased leaders from 3rd, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 8th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Lessofdnegativity (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Stowaway To Heaven (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 5th, pushed along approaching straight, soon dropped to rear, no extra and not fluent 3 out, weakened, last of 13, dist behind Hewick (12-0) at Navan 2m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Queen Of Fame (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 8th, one pace approaching straight, 10th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Knock Na Rea (11-3) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Feb.
