chased leaders, closer in 2nd and ridden after 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 8th, closed from 3 out, challenged under pressure in 3rd before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, dropped behind quickly and pulled up after 7th
towards rear, moderate 9th approaching 4 out, soon no impression
mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 4 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 4 out, no extra from after next
rear of mid-division, closer in 6th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next
soon led and clear, not fluent 8th and mistake 4 out, reduced lead and headed from 3 out, no extra from after next
in rear, ridden into 8th after 3 out, struggling but in touch when fell 2 out
chased leaders, closed and led after 3 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, close 4th and challenged before last, 2nd and kept on without matching winner run-in
mid-division, closed to chase leaders from before 4 out, 4th after 3 out, challenged and led before last, stayed on well to go clear run-in, comfortably
prominent, ridden in moderate 4th approaching 4 out, soon weakened
Michael Hourigan won the first running of this a year ago and though Warcraft hasn't had much experience he has produced a couple of decent efforts and should get involved. Corskeagh Royale is becoming frustrating over fences and Noel Meade's charge produced his seventh placed effort in nine starts over fences at Tipperary last week. Winning bumper and hurdler Dual Gales comes from the right yard to make a successful debut over the bigger obstacles despite an absence since September though his stable is also represented by the lightly-raced and progressive SOME TARGET, who landed a bumper and a maiden hurdle at the beginning of the year before finding life tough in a Fairyhouse handicap. Nintytwo Team has been in reasonable form recently over timber and has a fitness advantage over several of these rivals.
Annual Report (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead before straight, headed 3 out, ridden in 2nd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Noble Concorde (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Apr, 12 ran.
Corskeagh Royale (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Always prominent, led early, 2nd 5 out, led again after 3 out, headed after next, no extra from before last, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Hampstead Heath (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Apr.
Dallaglio (FR) 16-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th 5 out, 4th next, 3rd 3 out, close 2nd when slight mistake 2 out, 4th and no impression from last, 4th of 17, 8l behind Across The Bay (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Dual Gales (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) Chased leaders in 3rd, moderate 3rd from 7th, ridden in 4th 4 out, no extra and weakened next, 10th of 12, well behind Time Electric (11-1) at Listowel 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Sep.
Johnny Kilawee (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway to 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 5th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 16l behind Bringbackthebiff (11-10) at Tramore 2m 6f chs gf in Apr.
King Vic (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 9th of 17, well behind Ring Street Roller (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Maucaillou (GER) 14-1 (10-0) In rear, some headway 2 out, never nearer, 11th of 24, 20l behind Buena Vista (10-1) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Melon Delta (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, no extra from 4 out, weakened, 6th of 9, 21l behind Cuan Na Grai (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs gd in Apr.
Nintytwo Team (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 19l behind Hold The Pin (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Apr.
Nocturnal Knight 12-1 (10-5) Towards rear, no impression under pressure from 3 out, 8th of 11, 15l behind Rose's Emma (10-4) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Feb.
Some Target (IRE) 11-2fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 3 out, ridden in 7th and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 5th of 25, 21l behind Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy in Apr.
Warcraft 8-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 13th of 25, 28l behind Prince Rudi (10-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd in Apr.
Aldhaher Beebers (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, 13th of 21, well behind Time For Rupert (10-10) at Aintree 3m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr '09.
Knocklayde Euro (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, keen hold, led 6th, reminders into 5 out where fell, in a race won by Caim Hill (11-9) at Down Royal 3m beg chase gd in Mar, 9 ran.
Whats Up Bob (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) In rear, mid-division 5 out, 6th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 15, 9l behind Jewel Of The West (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs gf in Oct.
Quarryfield Lass (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, completely tailed off, 14th of 25, well behind Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy in Apr.
Golden Moon (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Always behind, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Carrigdhoun (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar, 23 ran.
Richard The First (GER) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 5th approaching 5 out, no extra under pressure from next, 8th of 11, 50l behind Teach Nua (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf in Sep.
