chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 2nd 2 out, soon led, mistake and ridden last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace
chased leaders, bad mistake 1st, soon towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into moderate 8th entering straight, 6th last, kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 12th entering straight, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, fell 2nd
mid-division, 11th halfway, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 2 out, ridden in 4th and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, some late headway, never a danger
chased leader, led 4th, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, eased before last
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 5th 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, led run-in, kept on well
towards rear, brought down 2nd
mid-division best, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, headway in 10th 3 out, ridden and no impression next
led, headed 4th, ridden and weakened 4 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on one pace
mid-division best, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace straight
always towards rear
FORTH OFFICIAL gets a tentative vote in a big field over Easily Pleased and Cast In Stone. The promising Emmet Mullins takes the ride on the son of City Honours who made a very encouraging introduction when finishing behind the classy Blackstairmountain. He wasn't beaten a million miles that day and his experience should see him go well. Given his unfashionable trainer but decent trainer is an unknown a nice price may be obtained. Easily Pleased is a real likable type who made a nice hurdle introduction at Killarney. That experience should stand to him and given connections a big run is expected. Cast In Stone was given some tough tasks in bumpers but generally ran well. He was a faller on debut and if that hasn't left its mark he is another that will be in the mix. Others to note are Baracas and Of The Moment.
Aidan Fancy (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Character Actor (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Baracas (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Mistake and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Jumbo Rio (11-6) at Limerick 2m 2f 4yo hdl in Oct, 12 ran.
Bobs Way (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Raced keenly, soon led, joined halfway, headed 6f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, last of 11, dis behind Benefique (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Cast In Stone (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) In rear when fell 1st, in a race won by Marky Bob (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 5yo mdn hdl gf, 14 ran.
Cruise On Bach (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, kept on from 3 out, 6th of 15, 31l behind Vivaldi (11-5) at Sligo 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl gd.
Fleeting Moment (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 15, 22l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-8) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd.
Forth Official (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th entering straight, soon no extra, 4th of 15, 18l behind Blackstairmountain (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4yo nhf gd in Jun.
Johnnys Trooper (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 8th after halfway, weakened from 4f out, completely tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Some Slam (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn nhf in Sep.
Matters At Hand (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Never a factor, pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Marky Bob (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 5yo mdn hdl gf, 14 ran.
Midnight Dipper (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, ridden in 5th under 4f out, no impression from under 3f out, 8th of 13, 37l behind Monastrell (11-11) at Down Royal 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Of The Moment (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Silent Valley.
Regal D'estruval (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd 6f out, weakened from 4f out, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Don't Turn Bach (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat in Dec.
Stanton Court (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra approaching 2 out, 10th of 18, 26l behind Stormyisland Ahead (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd.
Stowaway Prince (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Never a factor, 10th of 15, 30l behind Coast (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec '08.
Tango Knight (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 34l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat sft in Feb.
Tears To Cheers (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, closer in 6th 4f out, no impression straight, 8th of 9, 36l behind Sir Vincent (11-11) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gs in Jul '08.
The Borrower (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Always trailing, ridden and no impression before 3 out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind New Phase (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Feb.
The Vixen's Kote (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Led and clear, reduced advantage 3 out, headed entering straight, no extra from 2 out, eased after mistake last, 8th of 15, 30l behind Tijuana Dancer (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar.
Dalkey Island (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Sabaniya.
Easily Pleased (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always prominent, challenged and disputed lead from 3 out, headed from next, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 6l behind Suffren (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Highland Brave (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up in rear, progress over 3f out, 4th 1f out, kept on, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind View From The Top (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-60 pol (flat).
Jordans Quest (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Difficult at start, mid-division, 9th before halfway, 7th 5f out, no impression from 4f out, soon no extra, 10th of 13, well behind Rite Of Passage (10-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks in Sep (flat).
Paintmaker 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 24, 31l behind Gimli's Rock (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Shahrafi (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Tony's Treasure (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct (flat).
Shiyrman (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden in 10th and no impression 2 out, no extra entering straight, 14th of 16, 35l behind Sandymount Lady (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gf.
Birdlip Flyer 25-1 (10-6) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 20, 33l behind Divine Rhapsody (10-4) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in Apr.
The Boss's Choice (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, weakened 5f out, 18th of 20, well behind Raise The Beat (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Paddy Pipe (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th 6f out, no extra from over 2f out, 7th of 21, 17l behind Tornado Bob (11-11) at Cork 2m N H flat gf.
