chased leaders, no extra approaching 2 out, pulled up before last
soon led, headed from 5th, prominent, lost place approaching 2 out, soon weakened
towards rear, some headway approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, improved into 8th 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before straight
prominent, led from 5th, joined 2 out, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, no extra from 3 out, pulled up after 2 out
chased leaders, closed to go 2nd after 3 out, on terms next, led last, stayed on best run-in, drew on closing stages
mid-division, ridden from 3 out, no impression from before next
in rear, pulled up after 6 out
chased leaders, hampered 2nd, progress 5 out, struggling when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, 4th next, soon no extra under pressure
mid-division, no impression from before 2 out
mid-division best, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
waited with in rear of mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching 2 out, 5th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
keen hold early, chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no extra from before next
chased leaders, ridden into 4th before straight, 3rd and no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
led early, always close up, 3rd before straight, dropped to 4th and no extra last, kept on same pace
soon led, fell 2nd
soon towards rear, pulled up before last
Wicklow Lad should win some decent races this season over fences as he progressed at a rate of knots last term. He's well treated on his return to hurdling and must be a threat despite a long absence. Knockieran is in superb form and though raised another 5lb for completing a double at Limerick he's still on a reasonable mark. Ruby Walsh has been booked for Conem, who is 15lb below his chase rating and will have come on for a recent run at Fairyhouse so he's on the short-list. ABARTA gained the first victory of his career under a fine ride from Paul Carberry at Ballinrobe. A 6lb rise looks manageable and the soft ground is a bonus so a double looks on the cards. Back Me Up, a very promising hurdler in 2009, had just three runs over fences earlier this year and must be considered on her return to hurdling.
Clan Tara (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute entring straight, soon headed after 2 out and no extra from before last, weakened, 10th of 16, 29l behind Marlay Park (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind King's Parade (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders early, 9th halfway, weakened 8 out, pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Uncle Junior (11-0) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-140 gd in May, 25 ran.
Back Me Up (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one paced straight, 4th of 16, 13l behind Aura About You (11-0) at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb.
King Ali (IRE) 5-1 (10-3) Hampered and brought down 2nd, in a race won by Eagle's Pass (11-0) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs gd in Aug, 10 ran.
First Impressions (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th when mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by On The Way Out (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs, 16 ran.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 3-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, closed into 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd approaching straight, soon 4th and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 9l behind Double Seven (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl sft.
Conem (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra, 7th of 16, 13l behind Lucky Spring (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
False Messenger (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear, not fluent and reminder after 5th, never a factor, 14th of 18, 47l behind Sensational Sema (11-0) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in May.
Schinkel (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th approaching 3 out, 5th before next, soon 2nd, challenged and on terms when not fluent last, every chance and stayed on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind Resolute Bay (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in May.
Away We Go (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Slow jump 2nd, chased leaders, no extra approaching straight, 13th of 18, well behind Trendelenburg (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 12-1 (10-6) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Ongenstown Lad (10-13) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Sep, 14 ran.
Some Say (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Raced last of the 4, 3rd after 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 14l behind Sicilian Secret (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nh nov hdl gs in Jul.
Abarta (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, closed 2 out, soon led, joined into straight, gained narrow lead again last and stayed on best run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Sep beating Masked Phantom (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Knockieran (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress to track leaders under pressure before straight, challenged in 2nd at last, ran on well run-in to lead near line, won at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 beating Mackey Boy (10-5) by nk, 18 ran.
Wicklow Lad 10-1 (9-8) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, rallied under pressure approaching last, stayed on best to lead run-in and drew clear closing stages, won at Navan 3m nov chs sft in Mar beating Ad Idem (11-10) by 7l, 13 ran.
By The Hour (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 4 out, soon no extra, pulled up entering straight, in a race won by Shakalakaboomboom (10-13) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 in May, 24 ran.
Georgie 20-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, no extra from 3 out, weakened, last of 12, well behind Seaside Shuffle (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
Strange Encounter (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, 5th when slight mistake last, 6th of 18, 13l behind Three Way Bond (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Spiderback (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Alw rr, prog from 4out to 4th 2out, sn no ex, 5th of 8, 18l behind Outlaw Pete (12-0) at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Cochise (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Always behind, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
