chased leaders, closer in 4th after 3 out, 5th approaching 2 out, soon no impression
soon led, headed 2 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace
waited with towards rear on outer, closed 4 out, 3rd after next, challenged and led from 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, stayed on well, comfortably
chased leaders, 4th 4 out, struggling from next, soon no impression
prominent, made a couple of mistakes, no extra from 3 out
soon mid-division, no extra and not fluent 4 out, tailed off
waited with towards rear, progress 4 out, 5th after 3 out, 4th approaching next, ridden to chase winner approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
waited with towards rear, closer in 7th after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next
jumped poorly, chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, soon no impression
Fairwood Massini hasn't had much experience over fences but he's on a decent mark and his rider's claim is a plus. CLOUGHMILE has been having a few problems with his fences but is useful when getting his act together. A very good effort over timber at Fairyhouse last time should have boosted his confidence and he can concede weight all round here. Kilflora hasn't done quite as well as expected over the bigger obstacles and is looking a bit high in the weights but the veteran Hatton's Wood likes it around here and has scored twice on fast ground. Good Luck Chuck attracted support when falling at Downpatrick and his earlier run at Navan was his best for a very long time.
Cloughmile (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 11th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 24, 7l behind Dedigout (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gs.
Kilflora 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no impression in moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 17, 27l behind Satu (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Without The Bop (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, reminders 8th, still close up 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Tharawaat (11-10) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs hvy in Oct, 19 ran.
Fever Pitch (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden in 11th entering straight, moderate 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 23l behind Hold Em Cowboy (9-7) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 in Mar.
Borolee (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 6 out, 5th and mistake 5 out, soon weakened and completely tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Shellys Creek (9-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-116 in Mar.
Hatton's Wood (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Led, headed briefly 5th, headed 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden to lead again 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 22l behind D's Trix (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Sunwake (GER) 10-3fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 26l behind Annie May (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs gf in Apr '11.
Fairwood Massini (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Soon waited with in mid-division, poor 6th 5 out, soon no danger and kept on without threatening, left a place better from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 21l behind Marble House (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f beg chs sft in Dec.
Good Luck Chuck (IRE) 5-1fav (10-11) Mid-division, 6th halfway, unseated rider 5 out, in a race won by Dun Masc (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Spring Wine (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Led and clear, bad mistake 6 out, soon reduced lead and headed, weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Caduceus (10-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) sft in Mar.
Binocular 6-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, weakened from 4 out, 9th of 12, 31l behind Odonimee (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-123 sft in Mar.
