soon mid-division, towards rear and pushed along approaching 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with, soon towards rear, badly hampered 2nd, not always fluent jumping, kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2 out, effort in 3rd from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home
tracked leaders, some slight mistakes, challenged and on terms approaching last, soon headed and kept on without matching front pair
slightly impeded early, soon mid-division, pushed along after 5 out, no extra from before straight
soon mid-division, some headway and kept on same pace from before straight
soon disputed lead, headed from 2nd, on terms again before 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, headed and one pace straight
close up early, soon mid-division, effort to chase leaders straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
mid-division, fell 2nd
soon disputed lead, led from 2nd, some slight mistakes, joined before 3 out, headed approaching last, one pace
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, no extra from before straight
mid-division early, some headway from before straight, soon one pace
soon chased leaders, slightly impeded after 2 out, challenged and on terms approaching last, soon led, kept on well run-in, headed close home
tracked leaders, impeded after 2 out, one pace straight, slight mistake last
waited with, soon towards rear, slightly impeded 2nd, some headway on outer approaching 5 out, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon no impression, pulled up before last
soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, slight mistake 2 out and one pace
prominent, effort and impeded early straight, switched left approaching last and kept on same pace without threatening
soon mid-division, a little keen, mistake 3 out, no extra from next
waited with, soon towards rear, headway and slight mistake 2 out, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening straight
pushed along early, in rear, one pace from before straight
pushed along briefly early and towards rear, some headway and kept on same pace without threatening from before straight
soon mid-division, some headway from before straight, soon one pace
keen, waited with in mid-division on inner, closed from 3 out, soon chased leaders and kept on same pace straight
CHATHAM STREET LAD has been in superb form over fences, scoring four times since October including Grade 3's at Cheltenham and Limerick. He reverts to hurdles on a 15lb lower mark and will take the world of beating. The Shunter has advertised the training skills of Emmet Mullins and is another who has been in excellent form. A Grade 3 winner over hurdles at Cheltenham in November and of a lucrative Kelso handicap in March, he returned to Cheltenham to land a Grade 3 over fences before another fine run in Aintree's Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' Chase. He's 9lb lower than over the bigger obstacles but conceding the selection 7lb may prove just beyond him. His trainer also runs Cape Gentleman, the Irish Cesarewitch winner and a Grade 2 novices' hurdle winner at Kempton in February. Willie Mullins has eight runners and Lady Breffni proved her stamina when coming with a late run to snatch the spoils in a Grade B novices' handicap over 3m at Fairyhouse.
Unexpected Depth (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Towards rear, in touch and pushed along after 5 out, no impression after 3 out and no extra early straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 31 1/4l behind Stormy Ireland (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Dandy Mag (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, chased leaders before last, never going pace to reach leaders, no extra towards finish, 7th of 22, 8 1/2l behind Mrs Milner (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 1st, headway final bend, not clear run before last, ran on flat, never nearer, 7th of 25, 3 1/4l behind Belfast Banter (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Koshari (FR) 12-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, some headway on inside when badly hampered by faller after the last, eased, 16th of 26, 19 1/4l behind Heaven Help Us (10-9) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
The Shunter (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 10th, not fluent 12th, mistake 3 out, lost 2nd and not fluent 2 out, close 3rd when mistake last and lost momentum, stayed on, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Protektorat (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f (1) gs in Apr.
Low Sun 9-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 4th halfway, ridden in rear early straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, last of 5, 10 1/2l behind Stratum (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f sft in Apr.
Bleu Berry (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear, headway on outside before 2 out, driven and effort turning in, outpaced before last, soon no impression, 8th of 25, 6 1/4l behind William Henry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Cape Gentleman (IRE) 5-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd briefly 4th, 2nd 3 out, led before 2 out, joined when reached and awkward last, narrowly headed run-in, rallied gamely to lead again final 100 yards, won at Kempton 2m (1) gd in Feb beating Calico (11-2) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Slightly bumped 2nd, waited with, soon towards rear, jumped slightly left 6th, pushed along briefly after 7th, reminder after 8th, slight mistake 9th, not go with leaders from before 4 out, left distant 4th from 2 out, 4th of 5, dist behind Easy Game (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f (1) gd in Oct.
Sayo 28-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, steady headway before the last, kept on well run-in, almost snatched well held 3rd, 4th of 26, 11 1/2l behind Heaven Help Us (10-9) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Gabynako (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Badly hampered and unseated rider 1st, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Hannon (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Prominent and led after 1st, pressed 2 out, pushed along and headed early straight, 6th and no impression before last, no extra, 7th of 20, 19 1/2l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Poseidon (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 13, 19 1/4l behind Botani (10-6) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Ciel De Neige (FR) 22-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, driven final bend, 6th last, no impression flat, 9th of 25, 5 3/4l behind Belfast Banter (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Goodbye Someday (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Disputed briefly, chased leader before 1st, led after 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and pressed before last, joined last, headed closing stages of run-in and held close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind On Eagles Wings (11-1) at Naas 1m 7f (1) sft in Mar.
On Eagles Wings (IRE) 17-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, headway early straight and led after 2 out, pushed along and headed last where mistake, ridden and edged right run-in, no extra, 5th of 20, 3 3/4l behind Lady Breffni (11-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Foveros (FR) 66-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and not fluent 2 out, ridden and some headway in 8th at last, kept on one pace run-in, 8th of 20, 6 3/4l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Power Of Pause (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, hampered and brought down 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Waited with, soon towards rear, some headway to chase leaders and slight mistake 2 out, no extra and hit last, one pace, 7th of 14, 19l behind Stormy Judge (11-0) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Lady Breffni (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear, switched left and headway after 2 out, ridden and went 5th at last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr beating Crosshill (11-8) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Saint D'Oroux (FR) 40-1 (10-9) Held up, mistake 1st, bumped about on inside before 2 out, 12 last, no extra, 15th of 25, 16 3/4l behind Belfast Banter (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Tronador (IRE) 22-1 (10-4) Held up rear of mid-division, 16th final bend, mistake 3 out, switched left before 2 out, good headway and switched right after 2 out, led last, ran on well, comfortably, won at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) gs in Apr beating Dans Le Vent (10-7) by 2 1/2l, 22 ran.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd before 2 out, led after 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Botani (10-6) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Crack Mome (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, took keen hold, 6th halfway, some headway before 2 out, soon no impression and moderate 4th entering straight, no extra, left 3rd at last, 3rd of 8, 36l behind Elimay (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in May.
Chatham Street Lad (IRE) Evensfav (11-2) Raced in 3rd, slight mistake 6 out, not fluent 3 out, progress to 2nd travelling well entering straight, led approaching 2 out, went clear after 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Limerick 3m 1f (1) hvy in Mar beating Defi Bleu (11-2) by 11l, 5 ran.
Rhythm Divine (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, bad mistake 3rd, headway to chase leaders and kept on same pace without threatening straight, 5th of 25, 25l behind Capodanno (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, some headway 2 out and 8th entering straight, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in, 7th of 22, 13l behind Drop The Anchor (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
