always in rear, trailing after halfway, completely tailed off
mid-division, 7th 5 out, ridden along from 3 out, moderate 7th when fell heavily last
niggled along at start, tracked leaders on outer, 2nd 3 out, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2 out, went 2nd without threatening winner before last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway from 4 out, not fluent next, 3rd on outer entering straight, led on bit after 2 out, stayed on strongly from last, not extended
mid-division, progress into moderate 4th 5 out, no impression on leaders and kept on one paced from 3 out
prominent, led 5th, clear from next, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no extra before last
led, headed 5th, weakened from 4 out
tracked leaders, moderate 5th 5 out, ridden from 3 out, no impression
mid-division, moderate 8th 5 out, kept on same pace from 4 out
never better than mid-division
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, moderate 6th 5 out, weakened from 4 out
Winning point-to-pointer and bumper MOUNT BENBULBEN was expected to make a winning debut over hurdles at Galway but slipped up when travelling strongly at the second last. Compensation awaits here though this looks a tougher event with Serein likely to prove a tough challenger. Jessica Harrington's charge ran his best race to date behind Laganbank at Galway and looks certain to get involved. Tynaghs Trooper also ran well at Galway last time when runner-up to Leave Him Alone in very testing ground. Further rain would aid his cause while the likes of Gentle Paddy and Tynaghs Trooper should ensure the selection gets a test.
Cul A Dun (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders on inner, 6th and in touch approaching straight, no extra approaching 2 out, 6th of 12, 32l behind Rory Anna (10-9) at Limerick 2m 4yo hdl in Mar '10.
Dont Tell The Boys 4-1 (11-7) Prominent until ran out after 4th, in a race won by Leave Him Alone (11-12) at Galway 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Oct, 11 ran.
Golanbrook (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, led approaching straight, strongly pressed and drifted left 1f out, kept on well under pressure, won at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat gd in May beating Alfred James (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 25 ran.
Mount Benbulben (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Held up, keen hold, closed and got in close to 3 out, slipped up approaching next, in a race won by Letter Of Credit (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl hvy in Oct, 11 ran.
Hang On Groovy (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, slow jump 4th, 5th 4 out, dropped to moderate 7th and no extra approaching 2 out, 6th of 8, 35l behind Best Served Cold (11-0) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl hvy in Oct.
Tellherimnothere (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, no impression in 6th from next, mistake last, 6th of 16, 13l behind Mayo Mystique (10-6) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Boherna Gold (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, not jump fluent, lost place 6 out, no extra from after next, 12th of 16, well behind Rivage d'or (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chs gd in Oct.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along in 4th 3 out, no impression in moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Sea Of Thunder (11-4) at Thurles 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Oct.
Hasty Times (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next, bad mistake last, 5th of 15, 22l behind Loch Long (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May.
Likearollingstone (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression in 7th 2 out, 6th last, kept on same pace, 6th of 21, 11l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Roc D'Orsay (FR) Astarabad gelding out of Brise De Midi.
Shiroscar (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Shir Rose.
Tynaghs Trooper (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division until left closer from 4th, 4th from 5 out, improved to lead early straight, strongly pressed last, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Leave Him Alone (11-12) at Galway 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Ultimate Risk (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, weakened 4 out, 16th of 24, well behind Il Fenomeno (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Oct.
Vagner (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, never a factor, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 26l behind Just For Joe (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Duty Dance (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, 11th of 14, well behind Sister Steve (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Got Options (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division, closer in 6th before straight, soon no impression, 11th of 18, 36l behind Take A Shot (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jun.
Serein (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, challenged in 2nd from before straight, no impression when not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 19, 7l behind Laganbank (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Tidal King (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Fell 2nd, in a race won by Mount Colah (12-0) at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 15 ran.
Harriets Run 20-1 (11-2) Soon led racing keenly, headed soon after halfway, weakened, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Andunowhat (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f mares n h flat in Oct.
Lord Windermere (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Satellite Dancer.
