mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, 6th 4 out, 7th on outer 2 out, no extra after last
tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, 5th 4 out, ridden and weakened to 9th before 2 out, no extra and eased before last
rear of mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, closer in 7th 4 out, pushed along and progress to 3rd 2 out, no extra and dropped to 5th at last, one pace
mid-division, moderate 5th halfway, dropped to rear 5 out, soon pushed along, detached 3 out where jumped left, no extra and eased before 2 out
led, pecked after 1st, soon clear, increased advantage of 10 lengths halfway, reduced lead 4 out, under pressure and headed before 2 out, weakened and no extra in 6th at last
in rear, moderate 10th halfway, progress to mid-division 3 out, improved to 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd at last, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, soon clear 2nd, closer in 2nd 4 out, travelled well to lead before 2 out, ridden after last, kept on well, comfortably
ran 5th, moderate 6th halfway, improved to 4th 4 out, pushed along into 2nd before 2 out, soon driven, dropped to 4th at last, kept on same pace
towards rear, moderate 11th halfway, struggling in detached rear after 3 out, never a factor, eased before 2 out
towards rear, moderate 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, improved to 5th 2 out, 3rd at last, driven and stayed on well to 2nd, nearest finish
raced in moderate 4th, closer in 3rd 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 8th 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace, some progress run-in to 6th
Owega Star was chasing last season but he's a Grade 2 winner over timber and is quite well treated on his best form. Barry Geraghty's presence is a bonus and a big run is anticipated. It's also a long time since Prima Vista ran over hurdles and he can race off a 12lb lower mark and has the advantage of Shane Shortall's claim. FOLLOWMEUPTOCARLOW was in good form over timber at this time a year ago then produced several strong efforts over fences. He's on an 18lb lower mark back over hurdles and Paul Townend can steer him to another victory. Give Me A Break is improving rapidly and defied 5lb extra for finishing third at Galway when scoring very easily at Sligo but another 11lb rise gives her plenty to do. Solita made a successful handicap debut at Limerick and though up 7lb Luke Dempsey's claim takes care of the extra and she's progressing fast enough to warrant respect.
Owega Star (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, well adrift in last from 3rd, behind in remote 4th halfway, no impression from 4 out, left remote 3rd 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 5, well behind Bright New Dawn (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Mar.
Prima Vista 10-3 (11-12) Held up towards rear, last when not fluent 4th, closer order 7th, 3rd next, 2nd from 4 out, mistake and pecked 2 out, soon no impression in 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 5, 15l behind Allied Victory (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chs gd in Oct.
Fort Smith (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Not fluent 1st, soon led, not fluent 4th and 5th, soon ran slightly off bend and joined, headed soon after, dropped to 5th and pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, 6th of 15, 6l behind Sheamus (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Shantou Ed (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, 8th 2 out, kept on without threatening from last, 5th of 13, 17l behind Empire Of Dirt (11-6) at Naas 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) in Mar.
Face Value 11-1 (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, dropped to 5th 2 out, ridden and no impression in 8th at last, 8th of 9, 12l behind Dysios (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hdl sft in Dec.
Followmeuptocarlow (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Held up, soon raced in 6th, 4th from before 3 out, 3rd next, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Art Of Logistics (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs gd in May.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, improved into 2nd 3 out, led next and soon ridden clear, stayed on well from last, comfortably, won at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl in Aug beating Dazzling Susie (10-11) by 10l, 8 ran.
Abolitionist (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, effort on outside 2 out, one pace before last, no impression flat, 4th of 17, 12l behind Sybarite (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct.
Sort It Out (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, not fluent, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind, 11th of 25, 43l behind Master Oscar (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcap hdle in Apr.
Solita (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress into 4th entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden clear before last, kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Oct beating The Bold Beckey (10-1) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Special Bar (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, 9th at 7th, no extra from before 2 out, lame and reported to have never travelled, 18th of 20, well behind Latin Connection (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 gs in Nov '12.
