led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra before next, kept on one pace
soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, weakened approaching 4 out
held up towards rear, headway in 8th before straight, ridden into 6th and mistake 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 6th 4 out, improved to 3rd 3 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out, led briefly after flight, ridden in 2nd approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
held up early, headway in 9th 4 out, ridden in 8th 3 out, stayed on in 6th last, kept on run-in
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3 out, ridden and mistake 2 out, soon headed, no extra and weakened
always towards rear
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to 4th 4 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders early, fell 3rd
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in
always towards rear
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra before next, kept on same pace
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace
Watermelon produces his best runs on fast ground and has dropped to a fair mark though an absence since October is a concern. Astral Charmer has produced a couple of decent efforts but he's still a maiden after 18 career starts and this looks a tough event. Winning point-to-pointer NOVEMBER PAPA GOLF has yet to reach a place in five starts over timber but Tony Martin knows how to place his horses to the best effect and this one has dropped to a very lowly mark. Macra Na Feirme was engaged at Sligo yesterday and a big run there would put him in the frame for this.
Dan George (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led, headed straight, 2nd after 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 20, 16l behind Meadows Thyne (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) in Apr.
Dunegan Castle (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, soon weakened, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Kusadasi (10-13) at Cork 2m 4f Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Mar, 16 ran.
Eventide 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 3 out, 7th of 16, 14l behind Not To Know (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Oct.
Watermelon (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, closer in 11th approaching straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from after 2 out, 5th of 22, 5l behind Orange Touch (10-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in Oct.
Akbarito (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, well behind Capellanus (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Astral Charmer 8-1 (10-13) Towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure from after 4 out, 9th of 18, 24l behind Seldom Fed (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in Sep.
Dover Street 10-1 (11-6) Led and soon clear, reduced lead 5 out, headed 3 out, weakened from before straight, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Pretty Happy (11-9) at Clonmel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Ann Kastan 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 15, 37l behind Day Of Destiny (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Apr.
Mickey Monk (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, not fluent 6 out, soon headway, 4th when bad mistake 3 out, weakened, 17th of 20, well behind Carlowsantana (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Apr.
Clancy Strand (NZ) 25-1 (11-2) Never a factor, 14th of 21, well behind Qualviro (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Maple Court (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Hoochie Mama (10-7) at Naas 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Mar.
Macra Na Feirme (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Led early, headed 3rd, remained prominent in 2nd, challenged approaching last, kept on under pressure without threatening closing stages, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Ilikeyou (10-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, well behind Hot Or What (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Feb.
Oriel Flow (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, moderate 5th approaching 4 out where slight mistake and ridden, no impression and kept on same pace approaching 2 out, 8th of 13, 44l behind Caim Hill (11-7) at Sligo 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Aug '08.
Garamor Boy (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Never a factor, 11th of 16, 36l behind Rock County (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Ben Wade (FR) 8-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, weakened before 3 out, 22nd of 25, well behind Ballochroy (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar.
Eagles Benefit (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 21l behind Rock County (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Baileys Encore 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, mistake 3rd, never a factor, 16th of 20, 37l behind Carlowsantana (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Apr.
Charming Hills (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake 1st, headway to 4th 6 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 20th of 22, well behind Our Gar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in Apr.
November Papa Golf (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Never a factor, 17th of 19, 41l behind Marks Rusty (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs in May '09.
Castara Bay 20-1 (11-2) Prominent, weakened after 4th, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Hot Or What (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Feb, 18 ran.
Clifton Pier (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Prominent, 2nd after 3 out, lost place and kept on same pace from after next, 5th of 20, 15l behind Meadows Thyne (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) in Apr.
Chatmatman (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leader, led before 4th, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon weakened, last of 13, 28l behind The Hoodoo Remains (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
