mid-division best, weakened quickly and pulled up before 5 out
keen hold, soon led, joined 2 out, strongly pressed and headed between last 2, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
rear of mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure from between last 2
towards rear, 10th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next
prominent, challenged and disputed lead 2 out, headed and kept on same pace from between last 2
always prominent, challenged between horses and led between last 2, ridden clear from before last, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division, no extra from 3 out
mid-division, 9th after 3 out, weakened quickly from next and pulled up before last
mid-division best, towards rear and under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression
soon chased leaders, 8th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th after 3 out, bad mistake next, soon no extra
mid-division, niggled along early, 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 3 out
mid-division, closer in 6th after 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure from between last 2
mid-division, 8th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next
close up in 2nd, no extra from before 2 out
Supporters of SOMETHING GRAND have had their fingers burnt on his last two starts as he has finished runner-up in similar handicaps to this at Tramore and Kilbeggan, the latest when four lengths behind Lucy Stone on Saturday. This looks a similar chance and connections will be hoping to recoup losses. Visit Wexford has produced some decent efforts on good ground though his best runs have been over slightly further and though Ragtime Lucy would be an obvious threat on her excellent second to Barney King at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day she remains a maiden after 18 starts which is a concern. Pretty Happy didn't get far when favourite for a tough Fairyhouse handicap in February but an earlier third place at Punchestown puts him right in the picture for this.
Pretty Happy (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, fell 2nd, in a race won by Hold Em Cowboy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Feb, 22 ran.
Barney King (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Prominent, keen hold, lost place after 3 out, weakened next, 13th of 20, 32l behind Meadows Thyne (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) in Apr.
Equation (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 25, 15l behind Operation Houdini (10-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Nov.
Something Grand (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway in 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, 2nd before last, kept on same pace, not reach winner, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Lucy Stone (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Rivazza (FR) 33-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway in 6th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 26l behind Quiet Word (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in Apr.
Yachvili (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Never better than mid-division, 13th of 20, 24l behind Carlowsantana (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Apr.
Fairhaven (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th before straight, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 26l behind Come To The Party (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl (4yo+) hvy in Mar '09.
Quempton (FR) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 18th of 19, well behind Hughies Grey (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Feb.
Visit Wexford (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, brought down 5th, in a race won by Pistol Jack (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Lonely Sky (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Towards rear, some headway on outer from 5 out, moderate 7th approaching 2 out, kept on, 7th of 14, 26l behind Lancetto (11-12) at Wexford 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Our Local Scan 14-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure straight, 7th of 30, 14l behind Mr Duffy (11-11) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
Ragtime Lucy (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, ridden to chase winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Barney King (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Mar.
West Route (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) 9th of 21, 10l behind Tax Exemption (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 gd in Apr '08.
Canulos (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, closed into 3rd after 3 out, mistake next, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 20, 15l behind Barney King (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Mar.
Blue Steel Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Led and disputed, headed 6 out, weakened quickly next, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Heroes Square (10-8) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov, 18 ran.
Delayed Approach (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up in mid-division, mistake 2nd, hit 5th and 6th, headway to 3rd after 3 out, weakened into 4th when blundered 2 out, 5th of 14, 38l behind Fruity O'rooney (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Feb.
Regina Lo (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra in 7th last, kept on one pace run-in, 8th of 16, 20l behind Whosaidso (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Dec.
Inter Mutanda (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Carrigdhoun (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar, 23 ran.
Simply Game (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Soon in rear and under pressure from early, mistake and unseated rider 7 out, in a race won by Rakamasi (9-7) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov, 14 ran.
