mid-division, headway to 5th 6 out, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in 2nd and no extra before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway in 6th before 4 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, ridden entering straight, stayed on to challenge last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
mid-division, mistake 1st, headway to 4th 6 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 8th 4 out, headway to 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last where fell
soon mid-division, fell 5 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to 2nd 4 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway to lead after 6th, challenged 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last, pressed from last, asserted run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
led, headed after 6th, weakened from 5 out
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, lost place halfway, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden into moderate 12th last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, hampered 5 out, no impression after
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 11th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, headway in 10th 3 out, ridden into 7th before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway to 2nd after 6th, weakened before 4 out
held up towards rear, headway in 10th entering straight, ridden in 8th before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, late headway straight
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, weakened before 5 out
Ainama will probably be a warm order for this as he is well clear on official ratings but he looks vulnerable having failed to reach a place at both Cheltenham and Aintree. He came into this race fancied a year ago but again disappointed and could only finish sixth behind Jessies Dream. With the Willie Mullins yard in unstoppable form, his two representatives, Chuchulains Son and Quadrillon are certain to come in for strong support. The former just gets the nod over his stablemate as he ran a fine race behind Slievecorragh at Naas last month, his first start since January 2008. Awkward Moment looked a nice prospect when beating Kusadasi over 2m2f at Naas in October and has probably found the minimum trip against him on his two subsequent starts. UNIVERSAL TRUTH hasn't had much experience over hurdles but this three-times bumper winner has more scope than most here. He was eventually placed third in the Champion Bumper here a year ago and ran well for a long way despite pulling too hard for his own good behind Whodoyouthink at Leopardstown in December.
Ainama (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway on inside 3 out, never reached leaders, 7th of 22, 6l behind Sir Harry Ormesher (11-1) at Aintree 2m 4f listed hcp hdl (1) gd.
Awkward Moment (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 8l behind Gates Of Rome (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) in Mar.
Charming Hills (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra approaching last, 11th of 25, 10l behind Ballochroy (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar.
Cuchulains Son (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to 2nd run-in, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Slievecorragh (11-6) at Naas 2m hdl in Mar.
False Evidence (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy, 25 ran.
Grand Charisma (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) 5th early, dropped to mid-division halfway, weakened before 4 out, 18th of 25, well behind Florimund (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) hvy in Feb.
Our Gar (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) In touch, 6th 4 out, smooth headway into 2nd approaching 3 out, led before 2 out, clear before last, easily, won at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar beating Johnnyofcourse (11-12) by 9l, 19 ran.
Quadrillon (FR) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 7th and smooth headway 3 out, 2nd into straight, challenged 2 out, 3rd and no extra before last, 3rd of 17, 11l behind Hold The Pin (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy.
Rock The Bock (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Western Leader (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (5yo+) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
Roi Du Mee (FR) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, close up after 3 out, improved to challenge between horses after 2 out, 2nd and every chance when bad mistake last, kept on again close home, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Hampshire Express (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl in Mar.
Seven Days (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th approaching 5 out, soon no impression, 4th of 5, well behind Quito De La Roque (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 6f lst nov hdl (4yo+) in Feb.
Shaimaa (IRE) 5-2fav (11-3) Chased leader, led after 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace and lost 2nd run-in, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Sebadee (10-12) at Tramore 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) gf.
Bruach Na Mara (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway in 5th after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Cheer Up (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd before 2 out, soon lost place and no impression under pressure, 8th of 20, 21l behind Montan (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f 6yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Last Time D'albain (FR) 40-1 (11-4) Towards rear early, closer in 10th before 4 out, no impression from before next, 10th of 20, 30l behind Coole River (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl (4-6yo) sft in Nov.
Rare Commodity (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) 9th of 16, well behind Priests Road (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat hvy.
Road Train Bob (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led after 6f, headed halfway, weakened over 6f out, completely tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Pandorama (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat sft in Oct '08.
Ross Na Righ (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, 4th travelling early straight, 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, 7th of 15, 14l behind Aughaloor (12-0) at Navan 2m N H flat in Mar.
Session Or Ression (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th and progress 3 out, moderate 2nd after 2 out, no extra straight, 6th when bad mistake last, eased, 9th of 13, well behind False Evidence (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
White Star Line (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Fairly Deep.
One Back For Luck (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden and outpaced next, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Always Bold (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Owen Roe (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 7th 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 28l behind Lascalahall (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Universal Truth (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Prominent throughout, moderate 2nd and no impression from after 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from last, 3rd of 14, 27l behind Whodoyouthink (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
