mid-division, under pressure in 7th approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, mistake 6th, 6th 4 out, no impression from next
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, dropped to 8th 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up after 2 out
rear of mid-division, progress 3 out, 5th approaching 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last
mid-division, 9th approaching 4 out, soon no impression under pressure, pulled up badly injured run-in
always towards rear
keen hold in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon towards rear, pushed along from 5 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, moderate 5th 3 out, soon no extra under pressure
prominent, closer in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon challenged under pressure and every chance, kept on same pace close home
led, joined 3 out, soon headed and no extra
towards rear, fell 4th
rear of mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
prominent, on terms 3 out, led approaching next, soon strongly pressed, kept on run-in, headed close home
mid-division, progress into moderate 4th 3 out, soon closed in 3rd, challenged under pressure run-in, stayed on well to lead close home
Gerannjo hasn't really progressed over fences since scoring at Killarney in August and is probably a few pounds high at present. The Rocking Dock is very consistent and scored at Downpatrick on fast ground the last time he ran over the bigger obstacles. JIGALO has failed to reach a place in his three starts over fences but there is no doubt he is better than he has shown so far and has been in great form over hurdles with a recent success at Punchestown the obvious highlight. The veteran Clear Gold has had very little racing for his age and though he fell at an early stage at Punchestown his earlier placed efforts there and at Fairyhouse point to his chances here. Francis Du Mesnil is another to keep an eye on as he landed a tough handicap at Listowel in September on good ground.
Arkendale (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, hampered and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Battlefront (9-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr, 23 ran.
Grand Lahou (FR) 12-1 (11-3) Led, headed approaching straight, soon weakened, eased run-in, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Clarkey (10-3) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 in Mar.
The Rocking Dock (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, never a factor, 15th of 20, 44l behind Instinctive (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Apr.
Clear Gold (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, fell 6th, in a race won by Battlefront (9-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr, 23 ran.
Jigalo (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders 2 out, 2nd travelling well into straight, soon led, disputed lead last, stayed on well run-in, all out, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr beating Alpine Eagle (10-3) by 1/2l, 25 ran.
Stromstad (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 11th of 18, well behind Freneys Well (11-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f crs cntry chs (5yo+) gd in Apr.
Winterdown Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression straight and kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 49l behind Swift Counsel (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Francis Du Mesnil (FR) 7-2 (10-10) Behind, headway 5 out, chased leaders after next, kept on under pressure, never on terms, 4th of 8, 13l behind Storm of Applause (10-11) at Ffos Las 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Nov.
Our Eric (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, lost place under pressure from 6 out, remote 7th when brought down last, in a race won by Whats Up Gorden (11-6) at Thurles 3m nov hcp chs 0-123 sft in Feb, 11 ran.
Air of Confusion 25-1 (10-11) Never a factor, 12th of 15, 39l behind Golden Kite (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f Conditionals Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) gf in Apr.
Heartansoul (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Soon led, 4 lengths advantage halfway, pressed from early straight, headed approaching 2 out and soon dropped to 4th, no extra from before last, 4th of 8, 13l behind Go On Ya Boyo (9-10) at Cork 2m ext hcp hdl in Mar.
Supply And Fix (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led, hit 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon lost place, 8th of 9, 41l behind Perpetuum (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Sep.
Red Kingdom (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 7th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Deal Done (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase in Mar.
Quai Du Roi (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra before 3 out, left moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 22l behind Whats Up Gorden (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct.
Gerannjo (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Soon chased leaders, moderate 4th 4 out, some progress under pressure before straight, soon no impression, mistakes last 2, 5th of 14, 31l behind Rakamasi (9-7) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
Adajal (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, moderate 8th under pressure 4 out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, well behind Majestic Oak (11-0) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Feb.
Jupiter Hollow (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 3 out where brought down, in a race won by Killenaule Boy (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp chs 0-130 sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Senor Christy (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Always behind, 11th of 17, well behind King Ali (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Sep.
Good Decision (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) 2nd early, moderate 3rd from 5th, 4th 4 out, no extra before 2 out, jumped badly left last, 10th of 16, 27l behind Jack Absolute (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f cnd hcp chs sft in Apr.