rear of mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 4th
prominent, 2nd halfway, no extra early straight, weakened
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on one pace
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, 9th after 2 out, kept on one pace without troubling leaders
always behind, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along approaching straight, 4th 3 out, no impression from next, kept on one pace under pressure
always prominent, 4th on inner halfway, headway to lead 3 out, strongly pressed and headed following slight mistake 2 out, no extra from before last
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, headway approaching straight, 5th 3 out, challenged 2 out and soon went 2nd, no impression on winner from last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 7th 3 out, no extra from next, weakened
rear of mid-division, no extra from early straight
mid-division, no threat after halfway, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, still in touch entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened
mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression from 2 out
always behind, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight, 8th 2 out, went 3rd early run-in, kept on under pressure without troubling winner
prominent, 5th halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened
led, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, headway into 3rd early straight, travelled well to challenge 2 out and soon led, kept on well to draw clear run-in
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, still in touch early straight, no extra after 2 out
mid-division, 15th halfway, some headway approaching straight, 7th under pressure 2 out, no extra
mid-division, in touch on outer entering straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace
Ruby Walsh has been booked for Lochan Lacha, who is well handicapped over timber compared to his chase rating but hasn't been out for a year. Johnny Two Keys is still 6lb higher than for his only hurdling success and Arctic Mick was raised an incredible 17lb after scoring over the C&D in February. Starling Lady had Man In Black behind at Punchestown last time and can make her presence felt but Clash Rebel had an entry at Gowran yesterday. He finished just in front of DOWN UNDER at Down Royal earlier in the month and the latter, who hasn't had much racing and was showing his first form in a handicap, gets the vote in a very trappy contest.
Lochan Lacha (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, good headway on outer into 3rd approaching 3 out, ridden after next, no extra under pressure from last, 3rd of 17, 7l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov '10.
Bean Chroi Bhriste (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Attempted to make all, headed before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 12, 5l behind Blackwell Synergy (11-3) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Oct.
Cranky Corner 9-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 13l behind Harold's Cross (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Paco Jack (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Harold's Cross (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Sole Witness (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Led, hit 7th, headed approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 6th when fell last, in a race won by Pokfulham (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Takestan (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway into 9th 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, soon no extra, 11th of 18, 33l behind Novarov (10-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th 5 out, ridden from 3 out, no impression, 6th of 17, 17l behind Mount Benbulben (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft.
Hidden Crack 11-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 23l behind Harold's Cross (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Forestside (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 12l behind Novarov (10-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
Formal Bid (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, closer in 4th before straight, no impression under pressure in 5th and kept on same pace approaching last, 5th of 16, 8l behind Absolutlyfantastic (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Johnny Two Keys (IRE) 15-2 (11-6) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 12l behind Novarov (10-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
Starling Lady 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th approaching 3 out, 6th entering straight, 3rd before last, kept on one pace but no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 15, 9l behind Citizenship (11-7) at Punchestown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Arctic Mick (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden and weakened next, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Ard Agus Fada (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 in Mar.
Novedevichy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden and no extra before straight, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Campbonnais (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f beg chase gd in Apr, 16 ran.
Man In Black (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Towards rear, headway into 7th after 2 out, no impression on easy winner and moderate 5th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 15l behind Citizenship (11-7) at Punchestown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Mister First (FR) 6-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, well off pace, closer order to chase winner from 5 out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 16, 10l behind Roley (11-5) at Roscommon 2m 5f beg chs gd in Aug.
Yachvili (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Harold's Cross (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Al Dafa (USA) 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 18, 22l behind Novarov (10-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
Ballydungmanor (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Alws in rr, no impression from 4out, 8th of 11, 26l behind Bourbon Ellie (11-9) at Killashee 3m ire ptp sft in Nov '10.
Whats Up Britta (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, close 8th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 12l behind One In A Milan (11-12) at Naas 3m mdn hdl.
Back On The Road (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 14th of 20, 35l behind Selection Box (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Down Under (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden into 4th and no impression 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 2 1/4l behind Selection Box (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Sir Loujay (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden to go 3rd entering straight, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Really Unique (11-5) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
The Corby Glenn (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Held up, closed to track leaders from before 9th, 6th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 16, 20l behind Bulls And Mortar (9-11) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gd in Apr.
Lock Mor Lad (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Settled in mid-division on outer, 5th halfway, headway to lead 3 out, joined when fell next, in a race won by That'll Do Me (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft, 16 ran.
Great Oak (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 18, 16l behind Jenari (11-7) at Limerick 2m cond mdn hdl sft.
Clash Rebel (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 3 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Selection Box (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Dushy Springs (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway into 10th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 20l behind Novarov (10-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
