never better than rear of mid-division
chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure
chased leaders, closer in 4th 7 out, on terms from 5 out, not fluent 3 out, dropped to close 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure from before last, soon 2nd and kept on same pace
mid-division, closer in 6th after 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
never better than mid-division, pulled up before 5 out, lame
led early, prominent, 3rd after 5 out, on terms after 3 out, headed and no extra from before straight
chased leaders, closer in 6th 7 out , good headway to lead before straight, asserted under pressure from before last, stayed on well
chased leaders, closer in 7th 7 out, went 2nd before straight, no impression under pressure from before last, soon dropped to 3rd and no extra
towards rear for most, tailed off
soon led and clear, jumped left, joined from 5 out, soon headed and weakened, tailed off
mid-division, weakened 7 out, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, 7th after 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division best, ridden from halfway, soon no extra, fell 5 out
soon towards rear, behind when pulled up before 7 out
hampered 1st, towards rear, 8th after 5 out, soon no impression
MR NOSIE returned after a five-year absence with an excellent debut run over fences behind Montan at Fairyhouse in January. He very nearly followed that with a victory at Navan earlier this month and provided he stays sound this one-time Grade 1 winning hurdler should have the beating of these. For The Staff finished four lengths in front of Dessie Hughes' charge at Fairyhouse but a previous run gave him an advantage and he's unlikely to confirm the form. Long Strand has run some decent races but would probably prefer further, a remark that also applies to Boxing Along, whose best run was over three miles at Fairyhouse. Our Gar makes his debut over fences and was in excellent form over timber at this time a year ago. He hasn't been seen since October but looks the type to make a nice chaser and Barry Geraghty was on board for both hurdling victories.
Aldhaher Beebers (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, dropped to 9th from 7 out, soon no danger and kept on, 5th of 13, 28l behind Ballylanigan (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chs gf in May.
Baily Rock (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased clear leader, distant 6th halfway, never a factor, 5th of 8, 46l behind Bob Lingo (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase in Jan.
Boxing Along (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, fell shortly after landing at 9th, in a race won by Benefit Night (10-4) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft, 18 ran.
Do You Follow Me (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, 26l behind Baizically (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft.
For The Staff (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 16l behind Shirley Casper (11-7) at Naas 2m beg chase sft.
Koshere King (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, ridden into straight, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 14, 22l behind Bobs Display (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
Long Strand (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th passing 3 out, kept on one pace in 4th before 2 out, left 3rd last, 4th again run-in, 4th of 18, 20l behind Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase in Feb.
Mr Nosie (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, challenged approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in, not match winner close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Kyle's Turn (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase sft.
Our Gar (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 10, 32l behind Macville (10-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl in Oct.
Ponmeword (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Prominent until fell 5th, in a race won by Another Flutter (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Quiamo Malta (FR) 13-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden in 5th and no extra before 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 23l behind The Sneezer (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Ext hcp ch hvy in Feb.
Ricardian (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight, 9th of 18, well behind Uncle Junior (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, some mistakes, no extra after 5 out, weakened, 8th of 9, well behind Rookery Rebel (11-12) at Down Royal 2m beg chase sft.
Whitty's Choice (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 6th 6 out, ridden from 4 out, moderate 6th entering straight, left 4th from last, kept on to go moderate 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Another Flutter (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase hvy in Feb.
Miss Articulate (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Su bend bef 1st, in a race won by Best Served Cold (12-0) at Belclare 3m ire ptp sft, 12 ran.
Noble Way (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 46l behind Kyle's Turn (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase sft.
Newcastle Blaze (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders approaching 3 out, no extra from before straight, pulled up before last, in a race won by Bold Present (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft, 16 ran.
Ad Man (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, good headway into close 2nd after 5th, led from 7th until fell 10th, in a race won by Farmaland (11-5) at Down Royal 3m beg chase sft, 6 ran.
Locky (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Led, headed and weakened from before straight, 14th of 18, 45l behind Tawrific Laois (10-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
