always towards rear
chased leaders, 8th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, closed to track leaders from before 5 out, 4th into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, closed to chase leaders from before 5 out, 6th into straight, chased winner and no impression under pressure from before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
tracked leaders, reminders 4th, soon lost place and no extra approaching 3 out
mid-division, closer on inner from before 5 out, led travelling well 2 out, clear approaching last, stayed on well, ridden out, comfortably
tracked leaders, weakened from before 5 out
tracked leaders, weakened approaching straight
tracked leaders, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear, some headway into moderate 8th after 3 out, 7th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
led and disputed, keen hold, headed straight, soon no impression
led and disputed, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, closer in 6th after 3 out, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
STOWAWAY PEARL was given a positive ride by Rachel Blackmore to land a ladies' handicap at Thurles last week and her claim more than makes up for the penalty her mount has to carry here. This looks slightly tougher but a quick double looks on the cards. Tequila Lord gained his first success on his 11th start over hurdles over this C&D a fortnight ago. He's only 4lb higher this time and should get involved but Seamies Dream, who was beaten narrowly into second, looks to have a fair chance of reversing the form. Mantell runs the occasional decent race but a strike-rate over timber of 1 from 17 isn't a positive so Spring Wine, who was in good form on this track around this time a year ago, may be more of a threat despite a long absence.
Icy Cool (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 49l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-7) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109.
King's Road 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 40l behind Pineau De Re (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Paddy The Lemon (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, went moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 37l behind Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo).
Tequila Lord (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, progress into 5th early straight, led and jumped left 2 out, headed last, slightly hampered run-in, kept on best to lead again near line, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 beating Seamies Dream (10-11) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Toor Brook Honours (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 19th of 30, well behind Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Johnny Gonzalez (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, never a factor, last of 17, well behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Molko Jack (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 28, 31l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Baby's Hot (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 17, well behind Magen's Star (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mrs nov hdl.
Fayre Cross (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no extra before 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 24th of 28, well behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Geneva Silver (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division early, towards rear before halfway, never a factor, 11th of 16, 38l behind Wreckitman (10-13) at Sligo 3m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Mantell (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 7th approaching 6 out, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Drive On Jim (10-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec, 17 ran.
Stowaway Pearl (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden entering straight, led after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy beating Red Basil (11-11) by 4l, 16 ran.
Spring Wine (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression, 10th of 16, 37l behind Diyla (10-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Seamies Dream (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, travelling well in 2nd early straight, led last, drifted right run-in, no extra and headed near line, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Tequila Lord (11-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Whatsabillion (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, 49l behind Trendelenburg (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
