chased leaders, mistake 1st, ridden along in mid-division halfway, some headway under pressure to go 4th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace run-in to take 3rd close home
settled in mid-division, headway into 2nd halfway, led after 3 out, ridden when hung badly left on bend after last, kept on under pressure on stands side rail
towards rear when fell 4th
rear of mid-division, never a factor
fell 1st
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before 3 out, kept on one pace under pressure run-in, lost 3rd close home
tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to mid-division halfway, no impression in 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer when mistake and unseated rider 5th
rear of mid-division, some headway to go 5th before 2 out, no impression from before last
led, headed after 3 out and soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace under pressure
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 3 out, 6th before next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th before 3 out, no extra
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
Plenty of runners here but it will be a surprise if UP THE GIRLS isn't good enough. Three times a winner between the flags, she's done very well since reverting to hurdles and, after a fine run over the minimum trip at Clonmel, she very nearly made all over 2m6f at Punchestown. This trip should be ideal and she can gain her first success over timber. Call Box won a chase over 2m7f here in October so it's a surprise to see him back over timber. He didn't run badly over the C&D in December but performed badly at Fairyhouse the following month and is likely to be back over fences soon. Fiery Oscar scored at Thurles in January but has run poorly in two subsequent starts, but Givemeabuzz is quite well treated over timber and looks the main threat with Adrian Heskin's claim a bonus.
Fiery Oscar (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 31l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase sft in Feb.
Call Box (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, no extra before next, 7th of 16, well behind Ros Brin (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan.
Newbury Oscar (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by That'll Do Me (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Wild Salmon (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Waited with towards rear, closer in 6th 3 out, 5th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 10, 15l behind Zardsky (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hts chs sft in Feb.
Lord Accord (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 14th of 19, 38l behind Afram Blue (9-13) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
Up The Girls (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Always prominent, led before 5th, strongly pressed and joined 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 22, 2 1/4l behind Volkis O'Blue (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Givemeabuzz (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders from 7 out, 7th approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 16l behind Big Jemmy (10-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Jan.
World Citizen (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 10th of 19, 24l behind Colls Corner (11-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Feb.
Boyney Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight and no extra from 2 out, weakened, 9th of 16, 46l behind Knockmehill Lady (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Pink Goddess (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, niggled along 5th, ridden in 4th 4 out, no extra next, 11th of 19, well behind Buck Breeze (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Saddler's Native (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Prominent early, chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, pulled up before last, in a race won by Sorted (11-10) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec, 13 ran.
Strong Euro (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, some headway into 7th 4 out, no extra from early straight, 6th of 16, well behind Ros Brin (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan.
Tawrific Laois (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, reminder 4th, 4th before straight, soon no extra, 8th of 10, 41l behind Red Memo (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Feb.
Tarkeeba (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no extra approaching straight, 10th of 17, 47l behind Ballynacree (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Feb.
High Talk (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 9l behind Banellie (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
Sobrando Lodge (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 21, 36l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
In The Haven (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Prominent, soon led, headed 5th, remained prominent, no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind On My Own (10-8) at Navan 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) sft in Feb.
