disputed, chased leader in 2nd after 1st, disputed 2nd 3 out, ridden to challenge after 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace
settled 3rd, disputed 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, no extra in 4th entering straight
held up in 4th, reminders 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace into 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders
disputed, led after 1st, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and pressed, kept on well from before last
Definite Earl is the only one of these not to have won so gets an allowance. The form of his last two runs give him an outstanding chance though he would prefer some give and a slightly longer trip. To Choose beat a huge field at Fairyhouse and was well supported to do so and he'll enjoy the conditions but Call Me Pj was beaten a long way on the Flat at the Curragh on Sunday and on his last start over timber. Ibsen took advantage of soft ground and a longer trip to score at Downpatrick and would need some rain so the vote goes to the five-year-old OFF THE MARK, a winning bumper who made an impressive hurdling debut at Kilbeggan and looks destined for better things.
Ibsen (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Held up, closer in 4th at 6th, 2nd approaching 2 out, soon challenged travelling smoothly, on terms between last 2, pushed along to lead from last, stayed on well to assert closing stages, comfortably, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl beating Unic De Bersy (11-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Off The Mark (IRE) 5-6fav (11-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd before 2 out and soon challenged, lead last and pushed out run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl beating Credulous (10-13) by 4l, 11 ran.
To Choose (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, improved into 2nd after last, stayed on well under pressure to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Dave's Stamper (11-7) by 3/4l, 22 ran.
Definite Earl (IRE) 15-8fav (11-4) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd 2 out, improved to lead before last, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Mells Theater (11-2) at Sligo 2m 4f cond mdn hdle sft.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden in 15th 2 out, no impression, 13th of 25, 18l behind Bog War (10-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 88-123 in Apr.
