tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 4f out and no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th 2 out, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 2 out, pushed along and 2 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and detached approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace from 2 out
led, headed 2nd, 2nd halfway, reminders over 4f out and 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd approaching last, under pressure and no impression on winner run-in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th entering straight, no extra from 2 out
tracked leader, progress to lead 2nd, pushed along and headed 2 out, ridden and dropped to 4th when mistake last, no extra
in rear, 8th halfway, some progress on outer approaching straight and pushed along in 4th 2 out, went 3rd last, ridden and no impression run-in
Vercingetorix makes his debut over fences in this moderate company and looks to have every chance of adding to his two Flat victories and a hurdles success on heavy ground at Limerick. Concordin had a very long break before returning in January but showed with a fair effort at Cork last month that there should be races in him. Lisclogher Lad has shown the occasional signs of ability over hurdles and won a Naas maiden last January but the vote goes to CHAMPAGNE JAMES. Ted Walsh's charge has had plenty of experience over fences and though generally a disappointing type his overall form just about gives him the edge.
Aughrim Article (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 30 1/4l behind Another Rebel (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
Chief Of Panama (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 8th, pushed along and no impression in moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace (finished 6th, placed 5th), 5th of 16, 36 3/4l behind Shaneshill (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Concordin (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression 2 out, mistake last, soon dropped to 4th and kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Another Rebel (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
Le Posh Frog (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear in moderate 6th, moderate 7th 4 out, never a factor, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Wildcatted (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f hvy in Mar.
Lisclogher Lad (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Prominent and led from 2nd, headed 9th, 4th 3 out and no impression next, no extra in 6th approaching last, 6th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Colms Dream (10-11) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Mason Dixon (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Held up, slight mistake 8th and pushed along briefly, mistake 5 out, soon pushed along again and no extra, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Follow The Swallow (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Mar.
Vercingetorix (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along and struggling after 3 out, plugged on from next, no danger, 7th of 17, 36 3/4l behind Might Bite (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Charlotte's Chum (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Ice Cool (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Champagne James (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, closer order from before 3 out on inner, under pressure approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out, slightly impeded last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 7, 6 3/4l behind Getoutwhenyoucan (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f sft in Mar.
