settled on inner, 5th halfway, went 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division on outer, 10th halfway, 6th after 4 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, mistakes, some headway 3 out, 7th next, ridden and no impression in 6th when pecked on landing last, eased
mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra in straight
never a factor, in rear from halfway, behind when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3 out and no extra next, eased and pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, never a factor, in rear when pulled up before 3 out
soon led, headed 4th but remained prominent and occasionally disputed, 2nd after 4 out, ridden 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, 5th after 4 out, headway to challenge approaching last, led early run-in and soon asserted, kept on well
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression in 6th early straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3 out and no extra next, weakened and pulled up before last
rear of mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, no threat from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
always towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before last
always prominent, led or disputed lead from 4th, strongly pressed approaching last, headed early run-in and soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace
Pat Hughes has found an ideal opportunity for CADUCEUS to add to his growing reputation despite a massive 13lb rise for his latest success which was gained by 18l in a Fairyhouse handicap. He's very much on the upgrade and will take all the beating here. Corskeagh Royale makes a a quick reappearance after landing a beginners' event at Ballinrobe last week, his first start for eighteen months. He makes his handicap debut on what looks a lenient mark and he's definitely on the short-list. Frisco Depot is a class act as he showed when landing a Grade 2 at Limerick and though struggling when unseating his rider in the Champion Novice Chase at the Festival here this is a big drop in class. Bishopsfurze has his first start in a handicap and may have finished closer to Flemenstar in the Powers at Fairyhouse but for being hampered at the third last so he's another with chances in a tough event while Mister Farmer won very easily at Fairyhouse last time though he's held by the selection on earlier running.
Frisco Depot 8-1 (11-10) Raced 2nd early, close 3rd from 6th, improved to dispute lead briefly 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out, moderate 3rd when badly hampered and unseated rider at last, in a race won by Sir Des Champs (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f nov chs G1 (1) gs in Apr, 5 ran.
Magnanimity (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 6 out, ridden next, moderate 6th 4 out, soon no extra, pulled up before last, in a race won by China Rock (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f chs G1 (1) hvy in Apr, 8 ran.
Bishopsfurze (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders early, last 6 out, hampered 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before straight, 5th of 7, 19l behind Flemenstar (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov chs G1 (1) gd in Apr.
Leanne (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden into moderate 8th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 29, 30l behind Lion Na Bearnai (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch gs in Apr.
Beckett Rock (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 10th halfway, no extra from 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Whatever Jacksays (10-2) at Punchestown 3m Handicap Hurdle (95-130) (4yo+) hvy in Apr, 24 ran.
Tullintain (IRE) 3-1fav (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway after halfway, 4th entering straight, no extra after 2 out, eased when beaten run-in, 7th of 12, 40l behind Paddy Pub (9-7) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft in Mar.
Corskeagh Royale (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th 4 out, moderate 6th before 2 out, progress under pressure on inner into 5th at last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd beating Pride Of The Artic (11-12) by nk, 14 ran.
Quietly Fancied (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 16th of 24, well behind Dedigout (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Apr.
Caduceus (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead 5 out, asserted before 2 out, ridden and kept on strongly, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 gs in Apr beating Talab (10-2) by 18l, 20 ran.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Cadogan (11-1) at Navan 3m nov chs sft in Mar.
Mister Farmer (FR) 8-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, improved to lead 7th, headed 6 out, regained lead 3 out, went clear approaching 2 out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 gs in Apr beating Kylebeg Krystle (10-2) by 12l, 15 ran.
Fishoutofwater (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, lost place when not fluent 2nd, closed 8th, chased winner after 2 out, well held, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Pepite Rose (11-7) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th before 4 out, 4th 3 out, travelled well in 3rd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, 2nd and no impression leader before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 12l behind Mister Farmer (9-12) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 gs in Apr.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 38l behind Mister Farmer (9-12) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 gs in Apr.
Made In Taipan (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 8, 20l behind Leanne (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gd in Mar.
