rear of mid-division, never a factor
mid-division, 9th halfway, no threat in straight
tracked leaders, mistake 1st and jumped right throughout, 5th halfway, no extra from 4 out and pulled up before 2 out (pulled a muscle)
made all, jumped well, ridden and kept on well from 2 out
settled towards rear, never a factor, no impression from 2 out and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th 4 out, no extra from 2 out
towards rear, pulled up before 9th
held up in rear of mid-division on outer, some headway into 8th 4 out, went 3rd 2 out, ridden to go 2nd before last, drifted left under pressure run-in and no impression on winner
mid-division, 10th halfway, some headway into 6th after 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure
held up in rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra from 4 out and pulled up before last
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden early straight, no impression and kept on one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, blundered 3rd, 6th and reminders halfway, no threat from 4 out, weakened
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, went 2nd after 4 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace under pressure
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
Shinrock Paddy is a classy performer on his day but makes his handicap debut in this very tough contest as does stablemate Carloswayback, who also faces a very stiff task. The Bishop Looney needs a thorough test of stamina which he's likely to get here but Cadogan has never been further than 3m. Sumkindasuprstar has yet to prove he stays as far as this against this kind of opposition but it should be no problem for CADUCEUS, who returned to action after a long absence to score readily at Clonmel and is well handicapped on his best form. He gets the vote to follow up though Marble House could prove a big threat if none the worse for his fall at Punchestown.
Carloswayback (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 13l behind Donnas Palm (11-4) at Navan 2m 1f nov chs G2 (1) sft in Feb.
Shinrock Paddy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, challenged early straight and led between final 2 fences, headed under pressure run-in and no impression closing stages, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Gates Of Rome (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chase sft in Feb.
The Bishop Looney (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along and dropped to 6th after 3 out, rallied to go 3rd entering straight and soon closed on leaders, big jump and pecked slightly last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl in Feb beating Maggie Connolly (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cadogan (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Made all, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Navan 2m 4f beg chase beating El Fontan (11-12) by 5l, 7 ran.
Mister First (FR) 4-1 (9-7) Settled mainly 5th, 4th 3 out, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th last, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 8, 6l behind Leanne (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gd.
Ainama (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Mid-division, no threat from 4 out, 18th of 25, well behind Groody Hill (10-3) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 sft in Nov.
Pontiac (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, no extra in 5th from early straight, 5th of 12, 49l behind Mister First (10-6) at Naas 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Feb.
Linnel (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Waited with in rear of mid-division, slightly hampered 7th, mistake 6 out, no extra 4 out, pulled up after next, in a race won by Seabass (10-6) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec, 16 ran.
Ballyburke (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on in 3rd last, pressed winner run-in, just held, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Hold Em Cowboy (9-7) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116.
Marble House (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, mistake 7th, 5th 6 out, fell 4 out, in a race won by Portrait King (10-7) at Punchestown 3m 4f Ext hcp ch hvy in Feb, 17 ran.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Prominent in chasing group, a bit slow in jumping more than once, closed 3 out, led before last and stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-123 sft in Feb beating The Book Thief (11-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Somatic (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) In rear, mistake 3rd, hit 9th, mistakes 12th and 15th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Swing Bill (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m am hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Nov, 13 ran.
Caduceus (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Mid-division, closed 3 out, soon tracking leaders, led before 2 out, clear and stayed on well from before last, won at Clonmel 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) sft beating Code Of The West (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
The Book Thief (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place and reminders 8th, struggling from before 7 out, slight mistake 5 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 24l behind Whatdoyousay (10-12) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 in Feb.
Give Us A Hand (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, some headway from 4 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no threat from 2 out and kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 33l behind Ros Brin (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan.
Spot The Boss (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, close 2nd last, stayed on to lead run-in, kept on well close home, won at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-123 beating Sang Bleu (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Action Master 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th and a bit slow 6th, challenged travelling well 2 out, on terms last, held head high and not quicken with winner closing stages, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Bishopsfurze (11-12) at Clonmel 2m chs sft in Feb.
