settled behind leaders, 7th when fell 3rd
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd after 4 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 3rd early, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 2 out, travelled best before straight, mistake last, ridden and kept on well run-in
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened 3 out and tailed off
chased leader, led before 2nd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd when injured and pulled up entering straight
always towards rear, hampered 3rd, swished tail, tailed off
rear of mid-division, jumped right 2nd and soon towards rear, no impression from 4 out, behind when ran out last
led, headed before 2nd, 3rd halfway, 4th after 4 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, under pressure in 4th before straight, left 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, no impression when hampered entering straight, left 4th and kept on one pace
always towards rear, hampered 3rd, no impression from 4 out, weakened and tailed off
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 2 out, soon ridden in 4th, kept on to 2nd entering straight, closer last when slight peck, not reach winner run-in
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 7th 2 out, no extra and weakened
always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out
Balboni had looked a nice prospect before landing a Kilbeggan bumper in good style and the testing conditions won't bother him. Sizing India won a Ludlow bumper when in the care of Nicky Henderson in 2011 before a decent effort in a much better event in May of that year. He hasn't raced subsequently but could be a useful prospect. TANGLED WEB won a Leopardstown bumper in December and put a couple of moderate hurdling efforts behind him when a good fourth to Boss's Star at Down Royal three weeks ago. He'll be suited by the ground and a strong gallop and is handed the vote. Eligible has pulled much too hard in his last two races but jumped well at Punchestown last time and would be a big threat if learning to settle.
Balboni (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Slowly away and waited with in rear, closer in moderate 8th from 4f out, went moderate 3rd before straight, challenged and led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat sft beating At Reception (11-7) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Sizing India (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, closed up approaching straight, soon led briefly, headed and kept on same pace from early straight, 5th of 21, 14l behind Burn And Turn (10-9) at Punchestown 2m N H flat gs in May '11.
Tangled Web (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, not fluent 3rd, 12th approaching 4 out, headway to chase leaders and no impression from before last, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 20, 6l behind Boss's Star (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd.
Catcher In The Bog (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, towards rear and no impression halfway, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Young Finnegan (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl hvy, 20 ran.
Eligible (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, 5th of 25, 21l behind City Slicker (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl.
Heisatoughone (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Young Finnegan (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl hvy, 20 ran.
La Velle Vie (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, headed 8f out, soon ridden and weakened, completely tailed off, 16th of 17, well behind De Glebe Star (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat sft.
Two Euro Luck (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Led, headed after 2nd, remained prominent, lost place approaching straight, soon no impression, 9th of 11, 28l behind Mr Eko (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Nov.
West Light 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 20, well behind Dumbarton (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Go Anna Go (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, no extra after halfway, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Unika La Reconce (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Phillys Fancy (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, short of room on inner over 4f out, soon switched to outer, 8th over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 10, 19l behind Mare Of Milan (11-6) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Aug '11.
Secret Passage (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Never better than mid-division, pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by Toye Native (11-5) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Sligo Tsaritsa (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, not fluent 6th, badly hampered 6 out, soon no danger, 16th of 18, well behind Tropical Three (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl sft.
Cappa Kaieteur (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Tracked leader in 3rd, ridden and dropped to rear over 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 11, well behind Fayette County (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Mar.
Petomic (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Soon in rear, not fluent, tailed off from 5th, last of 9, well behind Marino Prince (10-8) at Catterick 2m sell hdl (5) gs in Mar '12.
Knockshe Heather (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Well off pace towards rear, some headway 2 out, soon no impression, 8th of 15, 34l behind Sublime Talent (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gd in May '11.
