close up and disputed lead, on terms and jumped slightly right 7th, slightly left at times after, gained narrow lead 11th, travelling smoothly from 3 out, slight mistake next, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
chased leaders, 4th from 6th, mistake 8th, not fluent 10th and reminder, 5th when not fluent 12th and pushed along, chased winner from before last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd from 6th, 5th approaching 10th, soon pushed along, moderate 4th from last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th from 6th, mistake next, pushed along from 11th, not fluent 3 out, chased winner from before last, kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, slight mistake 9th, marginally headed 11th, 2nd when mistake 4 out, not fluent 3 out, 4th when not fluent 2 out, no extra from before last
in rear, soon detached, not fluent 6th where closer in 7th, pushed along 9th, mistake 10th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, took keen hold, slight mistake 2nd, dropped to last from 6th, pushed along from 10th, no extra and eased 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
took keen hold, soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, slight mistake 11th, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra
LORD FINGAL has won a point-to-point, a maiden hunters' event and a hunters' chase in his last three starts and it will take a good effort to lower his colours. He jumped really well at Tramore last month and should have most of these quickly off the bridle. Definite Surprise took a very long time to get off the mark but has now won two of his last three and beat much better fancied rivals at Cork last month. Flynsini looked a much-improved performer when beating the useful Mtada Supreme here in March and is likely to get into the frame. Illusion Of Time had every chance when unseating his rider two out in that latter event and has since finished mid-division in the championship event at Aintree.
Lord Fingal (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Tracked leader, disputed from 4th, headed before 8th, progress to lead approaching 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 6f hts chs gd in Apr beating Corrigs (11-0) by 7l, 8 ran.
Definite Surprise (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Raced towards rear, some progress into 9th with a circuit to race, 7th approaching straight and steady progress into 6th before 2 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd approaching last and kept on best to lead inside final 50 yards, won at Cork 3m hts chs in Apr beating Doctor Braveheart (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Flynsini (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th from 4th, 4th 4 out, chased leader and slightly impeded by loose horse before last, led run-in, stayed on well, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hts chs in Mar beating Mtada Supreme (11-9) by 4l, 9 ran.
D I Y Lawyer (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Prominent, soon 3rd, under pressure from 10th and lost place, mistake 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Flynsini (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f hts chs in Mar.
Illusion Of Time (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous, 13th of 29, well behind On The Fringe (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gs in Apr.
Inchivara (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Raced in rear, not fluent 2nd, never a factor, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Definite Surprise (11-9) at Cork 3m hts chs in Apr.
Mags Bill (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Mid div, rdn & not qckn 2out, sn no ex, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Cousin Bill (12-2) at Largy 3m ire ptp in Apr.
Ballyadam Dancer (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Ld/disp & still disp when mstk 2out, wknd aftr 2out into 4th, dropped 5th last strides, 5th of 6, 8l behind Carrigeen Acebo (12-2) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Mar.
