chased leaders, 6th 4 out, soon no extra, weakened
always behind, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 6th halfway, under pressure in 4th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, went 3rd after 3 out, soon ridden, no impression approaching last and dropped to 4th run-in
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 4th approaching straight, no extra after 3 out
mid-division, 10th approaching straight, no extra after 3 out
always prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged 3 out, led next, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, close 2nd 4 out, no extra from 3 out, weakened
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway into 9th 4 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out, 5th when slight mistake last, kept on under pressure run-in
chased leaders, 9th halfway, went 5th approaching 2 out, no impression from before last
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 5 out, strongly pressed when drifted right approaching 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner from before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, no extra approaching 4 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
led, headed after 5 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
Yet another huge field of maidens and probably the trickiest of them all to fathom. Up The Beat looked a real stayer in the making when outpaced by Marlay Park over 2m6f at Thurles and could just find this on the short side, a remark that also applies to Cootamundra, who ran his best race to date when stepped up to 2m7f last time. Lord Rudi ran well behind Crash over 2m6f on very heavy ground at Thurles so today's conditions will hold no terrors while winning bumper VICS CANVAS looked a progressive type with a fine run behind subsequent easy winner Good Time Donie at Down Royal, form that could be good enough here. One major fly in the ointment, however, is the presence of Last Instalment, having his first run since turning a Fairyhouse bumper into a procession last April. Philip Fenton's charge had previously landed a point at Lemonfield so hurdling shouldn't be a problem and he could be anything.
Carbon Credit (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, stayed on without threatening from 4f out, 7th of 15, 50l behind Celtic Folklore (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Carrig Shot (IRE) Beaumont Comfort gelding out of Pharcebos.
Casson (IRE) 2-1fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden along in 2nd early straight, 4th and no impression under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 11l behind Duomo Di Milano (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
Cootamundra (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress on outer into 9th entering straight, 5th next, smooth headway to challenge at last, led early run-in, soon ridden and kept on under pressure, no extra and headed closing stages, 2nd of 30, 2l behind Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Dapper Dan 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no danger 4 out, kept on without threatening from before 2 out, 8th of 20, 31l behind Universal Truth (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Eyre Apparent (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent, 3rd 5 out, 6th 4 out, 5th and kept on same pace from 2 out, 5th of 21, 14l behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in Jan.
Kid Curry (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3 out, 5th 2 out, ridden into 3rd approaching last, 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 12l behind Allee Garde (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Lannigans Tower (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Always behind, 27th of 28, well behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Last Instalment (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to challenge 4f out, soon led, ridden clear over 2f out, kept on well, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Apr beating Whatever Jacksays (11-7) by 27l, 11 ran.
Lord Rudi (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on one paced from 2 out, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Mr Caveman (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, soon no impression, 8th of 18, well behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Quivvy Castle (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Current Liability.
Red Tiger 5-2 (11-9) In rear, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 18, 32l behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Up The Beat 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway after 3 out, 4th after 2 out, led briefly approaching last, 2nd and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Vics Canvas (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, no impression leader, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Maddoxtown (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear on inside, weakened before 3 out, 8th of 13, 39l behind Bunclody (10-6) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Iris Hall (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Knockfierna (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Luso's Girl (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 20l behind Jim Bowie (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Mini Benni (IRE) Beneficial mare out of Minzal Legend.
Twelve Gauge (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Refused to race, in a race won by He's A Delight (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 1f N H flat hvy, 14 ran.
High Desert (GER) 5-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, no extra entering straight, weakened, 8th of 9, 50l behind Bog Warrior (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat in Jan.
