chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 3rd after 4 out, led entering straight, strongly pressed from 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 4 out, 6th entering straight, close up and challenged 3 out, soon ridden, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, mistake 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd 5 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed entering straight, soon weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out
mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened
held up towards rear, headway in 11th 4 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, ridden in moderate 14th before straight, no impression
soon mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened
always towards rear, weakened halfway, pulled up before 5 out
mid-division, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened
mistake 1st, chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to 2nd 5 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, close up 3 out, stayed on under pressure to lead last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, headway into 8th 4 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in 6th 3 out, kept on one pace
This looks tricky though LIVING NEXT DOOR is in such good heart that he'll take some beating. Ruby Walsh was on board when Tony Martin's charge scored over hurdles at Cork and again when he followed up over fences at Limerick. He's gone up markedly in the weights but looks the one to beat again though if Tukawhile is in the same kind of form as when winning a Tipperary maiden by 18l then he'll have a fight on his hands. Blossom Gate made good progress to land a Cork maiden before finding 2m2f too short behind the in-form Fiery Oscar at Limerick. Willie McCreey's horses have been going well so even an absence since 2009 may not prevent a big run from High Gales, who is seeking a four-timer, though quicker ground may be required. Prince Of Forwards battled to victory over fences last time and isn't as well handicapped over timber.
Sebadee (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) 7th of 25, 15l behind Rockyaboya (12-6) at Punchestown 1m 7f charity stakes hvy in Apr.
Dactik (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) In rear, ridden from 3 out, no impression in mid-division when badly hampered 2 out and pulled up, in a race won by Followmeuptocarlow (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Apr, 24 ran.
Blossom Gate (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 8th entering straight, 6th last, kept on run-in to 3rd, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 17, 10l behind Fiery Oscar (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 gd.
Stony Grey Soil (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden from 3 out, closer in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 24, 7l behind Followmeuptocarlow (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Apr.
Landero 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra in 5th after 2 out, 5th of 6, 29l behind Free To Dream (10-13) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Oct.
Ross Na Righ (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 2 out, travelled well in 2nd entering straight, ridden before last and no impression leader, no extra run-in, 6th of 25, 5l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
Start Me Up (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Towards rear, progress and ridden 2 out, moderate 12th entering straight, no extra, 8th of 22, 16l behind Acapulco (11-4) at Punchestown 3m Handicap Hurdle (95-130) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.
Tukawhile (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) won at Tipperary 3m mdn hdl sft beating Troll D'oudairies (11-4) by 18l, 20 ran.
Cyprusormilan 10-1 (11-1) Soon led, headed approaching 3 out and dropped to 9th entering straight, no impression from 2 out and kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 16l behind Sherika (9-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Jan.
Dingaling (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 7th of 10, well behind Beeverstown (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs hvy in Dec.
Living Next Door (IRE) 8-11fav (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 5 out, 4th entering straight, improved to challenge and mistake 2 out, led last, ridden run-in and edged ahead, kept on well close home, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 gd beating Muzak (11-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
High Gales (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, challenged and disputed lead 2 out, soon led and ridden clear before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 6f hdl gf in Sep '09 beating Oscar Dan Dan (11-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Campbonnais (FR) 7-1 (10-9) Raced in 3rd and off the pace, pecked 10th, lost 3rd at 12th, weakened next, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Fiendish Flame (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
King High (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 12th of 25, 29l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
Prince Of Forwards 16-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 6th 2 out, moderate 5th and headway approaching straight, closed in 3rd from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 sft beating Captain Luke (10-12) by nk, 13 ran.
Define (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, no impression from after 4 out, 12th of 17, 36l behind Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar '12.
Irish Soul (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division on outer, ridden 3 out, weakened, 17th of 24, 38l behind Followmeuptocarlow (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Apr.
Katys Girl (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Led, joined 4 out, soon headed and weakened, eased from 2 out, 11th of 12, well behind Miss Xian (10-0) at Naas 3m hcp hdl in Feb.
Sherika (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 10th from 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon no impression, kept on, 7th of 21, 16l behind Living Next Door (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Apr.
Florimund 12-1 (10-4) Towards rear, some modest progress under pressure into mid-division entering straight, brought down 2 out, in a race won by Followmeuptocarlow (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Apr, 24 ran.
Rheinland (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Rr, 7th when b mstk & ur 3rd, in a race won by Tyrone Golden Rain (12-0) at Rathcannon 3m ire ptp gs in Sep, 8 ran.
