waited with in mid-division, closer order from before 5 out, 4th before 3 out, kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, no extra from before straight
waited with towards rear, some headway in moderate 9th before straight, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening approaching last
tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th before straight, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
waited with in mid-division, 8th after 4 out, tracked leaders from before next, travelled well to lead and steadied into last, stayed on well to assert run-in, comfortably
soon mid-division, 7th before straight, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before 2 out
waited with towards rear, some headway in moderate 10th before straight, ridden to chase winner and no impression run-in, kept on same pace close home
rear of mid-division, no extra from before straight
towards rear, no extra from before straight
towards rear, no extra from before straight
led, headed 3rd, remained prominent, in front again 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
keen hold, in front and not fluent at 3rd, slight mistake next, joined from 5 out, headed from next, 3rd before 3 out, soon no impression
always prominent, on terms from 5 out, led before 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in
Although CONCRETE AND CLAY went up 6lb for scoring at Gowran in January and is another 2lb higher here he has run two fine races in better class than this at Leopardstown subsequently and can return to winning ways. Fourth Class won a maiden hurdle in good style at Thurles before a poor run when strongly fancied over fences at Wexford. Back over timber he can give a good account. In A Nutshell was very consistent last summer and the fact that he's not had a run since October is rarely a problem for one from this stable, especially if the market speaks in his favour. Saint Gervais looks the main threat, however, as this dual bumper winner has taken very well to hurdling and easily gained his maiden success at Clonmel. He makes his handicap debut from a potentially low mark and looks certain to get competitive.
Madame Mado (FR) 25-1 (10-8) Mid-division best, ridden in 16th 2 out, no impression, 21st of 30, 30l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Silas Mariner (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased clear leader in 2nd, closer early straight, ridden in 5th 3 out, no threat from next, 6th of 9, 22l behind Competitive Edge (10-9) at Navan 2m hcp hdl sft in Mar.
Concrete And Clay 5-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, switched left approaching last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Steel Park (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Mar.
Fourth Class (IRE) 7-2fav (10-11) Prominent, disputed lead briefly 3 out, headed before next, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 27l behind Odonimee (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-123 sft in Mar.
Gerdalia (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 16, 22l behind Carrigeen Lechuga (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, improved into close 2nd travelling well entering straight, led after 2 out and ridden clear, kept on well from last, easily, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd beating Celestial Prospect (11-4) by 4 1/2l, 17 ran.
Sounds Of Thunder 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear and never a factor, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Dooney Rock (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl in Jan.
Anshan Dreams 8-1 (11-7) Soon behind, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Temlett (10-5) at Cork 2m hcp hdl in Mar '11.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, moderate 7th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 13, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Nov.
In A Nutshell (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression in moderate 8th 2 out, went 5th early run-in, kept on well without threatening leaders, 4th of 12, 4l behind Much Acclaimed (10-10) at Listowel 2m 4yo hcp hdl sft in Sep.
Jerry's Agent (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Prominent, 5th before straight, no impression in 4th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 10, 8l behind Pass The Hat (11-3) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
Millieann (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, disputed halfway and led before 4 out, stayed on well from 2 out and soon in command, won at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd beating Via Del Corso (10-11) by 8l, 17 ran.
Adropaupep (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Led, joined 4 out, headed approaching straight, no extra after 2 out, 8th of 16, 8l behind Clonsilla Fath (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Sep.
Rowanville Lady (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 6th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 20, 32l behind Owennacurra Milan (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Total Reality (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th 2 out, no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 9l behind Satu (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up in 5th, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 5th of 6, 30l behind Nodelay (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hdl gd in Aug.
Gerbera (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 17, 46l behind Satu (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
