soon mid-division, dropped to 9th from 7 out, soon no danger and kept on
towards rear, moderate 8th from 7 out, moderate 5th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 4th and kept on same pace from before straight
always prominent, moderate 4th before 3 out, left close up from next, soon led and went clear, stayed on well
tracked leader, on terms 3 out, soon headed and struggling, left in lead briefly from next, soon headed again and no impression, dropped to 3rd at last
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 7 out
prominent, dropped to moderate 5th approaching 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 5 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, dropped towards rear from 7 out, soon no impression, tailed off
mid-division, reminder 3rd, soon towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, closed from 5 out, led from 3 out, looked in command when fell next
soon led, pecked 5 out, joined 3 out, soon headed and no impression, hampered next
soon mid-division, moderate 6th approaching 3 out, left closer and slightly hampered next, moderate 3rd before straight, kept on without threatening into 2nd at last
Strongpoint appeared to improve over timber at the backend of last year and having won between the flags at Dromahane shouldn't find the fences a problem. Triple point-to-point winner BALLYLANIGAN made an impressive start over fences when runner-up to Themoonandsixpence at Wexford and though disappointing in two subsequent runs Gordon Elliott will have him back on song for this. Finns Cross was still there with a chance when coming to grief two out at Tipperary last time and should be competitive here while point and hurdles winner Monaco Springs is one to note on his chasing bow. Rosie O'Grady showed nothing in two bumpers but had looked a nice prospect in points and has plenty of time to make further progress.
Aldhaher Beebers (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Prominent, ridden in moderate 4th approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, well behind Warcraft (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Ballygill Gale (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) in a race won by Ball Of Blue (11-7) at Limerick 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd, 18 ran.
Ballylanigan (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th and no extra before straight, weakened, virtually pulled up from last, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Nuvelli (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) hvy in Mar.
Finns Cross (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Prominent, led after 3rd until headed 4 out, 5th and driven along after next, rallied under pressure into 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Wickham Street (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Apr, 16 ran.
Lots Of Shots (IRE) 9-2fav (11-1) Mid-division, pulled up after 3rd, in a race won by Merry Cowboy (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp hdl sft in Oct '08, 22 ran.
Melon Delta (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon led and clear, not fluent 8th and mistake 4 out, reduced lead and headed from 3 out, no extra from after next, 7th of 13, 32l behind Warcraft (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Monaco Springs (IRE) 11-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Cochise (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar, 18 ran.
Onzo Mor (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 16, 41l behind Lough Ferrib (11-11) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Roley (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Killy Fryer (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gf.
Send For Paddy (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th approaching 5 out when fell, in a race won by Killy Fryer (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs gf, 12 ran.
Strongpoint (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Led, headed approaching 6th, tracked leaders, led again after 4 out, clear 2 out, driven out, won at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Nov beating Auberge (10-1) by 5l, 12 ran.
Bendare Dundat (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 8th from 6 out, soon no extra and pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Undergraduate (11-9) at Tramore 2m 5f beg chs hvy in Dec, 12 ran.
The Tartan Army (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 18l behind Kempes (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chase hvy in Feb.
Roadmaker (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 49l behind Hampstead Heath (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Apr.
Rosie O'Grady (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened from 5f out, 14th of 20, 25l behind Fiddlededee (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 2f mrs N H flat gf in Apr.
Shepherd Moon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 20l behind Turtle Gale (11-4) at Tramore 2m 6f hts chs gf in Apr.
It's Lou's Turn (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 16, 26l behind Junior Boss (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May '09.
