mid-division, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders, weakened from 6th, trailing when pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, fell 2 out
rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra straight
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, tailed off
prominent, led 4th to 6th, ridden and dropped to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders straight
always behind, no impression from 4 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
made most, headed 4th to 6th, went clear from 3 out, ridden after last, reduced lead but kept on well final furlong
tracked leaders, moderate 5th 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, kept on in straight, pressed winner inside final furlong
It's a surprise to see Oconnells Pike back up in trip after he appeared to improve over the minimum at Navan last time and Pass The Hat didn't make the expected progress over today's trip at Fairyhouse after his two victories over 2m. Raheenwood was going well when last seen in 2010 though has a very long absence to overcome but See U Bob and Whodoyouthink finished 1-2 over fences at this time a year ago. WILDE WIT PLEASURE has also been chasing but his overall form over timber early last year gives him a fine chance of getting back on the winning trail.
Oconnells Pike (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, a bit slow 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Feb beating Lough Roe Lady (11-5) by 4l, 20 ran.
The Last Derby (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 13th, plugged on again from 3 out, no threat, 6th of 17, 28l behind Exmoor Ranger (10-10) at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Oct.
Launchpad 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders mainly 4th, 3rd briefly entering straight, soon no extra under pressure, weakened, 6th of 9, 11l behind Quiscover Fontaine (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hdl gd in Dec.
Pass The Hat 7-1 (10-7) Waited with, closer in 6th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 12, 12l behind Hans Crescent (9-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 in Feb.
American Job (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Towards rear, no extra under pressure from 2 out, 7th of 10, 21l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-7) at Punchestown 3m Grade 3 nov hdl (1) gd in Apr '10.
Head Waiter (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Led or disputed lead, headed 7th and disputed again from 9th, led 3 out, strongly pressed approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Leanne (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gd.
Raheenwood (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, close 4th after 4 out, 2nd after 3 out, challenged from last, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) gf in Sep '10 beating Prosperity Square (10-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
See U Bob (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, ridden in 13th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 10th of 22, 19l behind Seabass (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Ext hcp ch in Jan.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight and dropped to 8th 2 out, no extra, 11th of 22, 17l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140.
Wilde Wit Pleasure (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 13th of 30, 13l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
