chased leaders, not fluent 12th, reminder next, blundered and lost place 15th, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division, headway and in touch 17th, weakened 2 out
led to 10th, regained lead 12th, driven and hard pressed 2 out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra flat
towards rear of mid-division, chased leaders 18th, ridden and weakened 2 out
prominent on outside, lost place 13th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
soon mid-division, tracked leaders 14th, blundered and lost place 4 out, behind when hampered and unseated rider next
tracked leaders, lost place 18th, behind when ridden after next, stayed on under pressure from last, no chance with leaders
mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 1st
chased leaders to 15th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
in rear, lost touch and pulled up before 10th
not fluent 1st, towards rear, headway and in touch 18th, still every chance when fell 3 out
towards rear, headway 4 out, driven to chase leaders after next, kept on same pace, never on terms
took keen hold, prominent, led 10th to 12th, in touch, ridden and outpaced in 7th when fell 2 out
mid-division, chased leaders after 4 out, effort 2 out, no impression in 4th approaching last, weakened flat
towards rear, blundered and unseated rider 2nd
mid-division, steady headway 3 out, effort next, soon edged left, every chance last, ridden and no extra in 3rd flat
tracked leaders, blundered and lost place 13th, behind from 18th, no chance when hampered 3 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, stayed on to take 4th after last, never on terms with front trio
towards rear of mid-division, struggling when mistake 16th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
held up behind, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, never able to challenge, weakened last
mid-division, headway and in touch 15th, challenged going well 3 out, stayed upsides until driven to lead flat, kept on
with leader, mistake and pecked 13th, lost place 18th, behind when hampered 3 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders to 13th, soon behind
behind from 8th, never dangerous
Oscar Delta was desperately unlucky in this last year as he appeared to have the measure of defending champion Salsify when jinking on the run to the line and unseating Jane Mangan. He's been aimed at the race again and will be a threat to all with a clear round. Divine Intavention eventually finished second last year and hasn't done much wrong again this season while Doctor Kingsley was last of the four finishers in an eventful contest, though finished tailed off. Tammys Hill and On The Fringe are among Ireland's top hunter chasers and closely matched on the form book. Both go on the short-list and Made In Time should go well. Rebecca Curtis' charge won over 2m4f at Ludlow last time but was earlier put in his place by Pearlysteps over 3m on the same track. Alan Hill thinks HARBOUR COURT could be very smart but he was hampered and unseated his rider at the first at Kelso on his last start under Rules. He's had a confidence-booster between the flags since, however, and will enjoy the good ground better than most. He's also jumped safely around here in the past so gets the nod.
Berties Dream (IRE) 10-11 (11-0) (bl) trckd ldrs; led aft 3 out; easy, won at Burton 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Shouldhavehadthat (11-0) by 20l, 14 ran.
Boxing Along (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Pr & ld til jnd 3out, not go with wnr but kow, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Davy From Milan (12-2) at Bennettsbridge 3m ire ptp sft in Feb.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) Evens (12-2) Ld & disp at strong pace, lft clr 6th, alw in command aftr, snug, won at Farmaclaffley 3m ire ptp hvy in Feb beating Send For Paddy (12-2) by 6l, 6 ran.
Certain Flight (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2nd until 6th, went 2nd again 9th, led 10th, clear after 3 out, easily, won at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (6) sft in Feb beating Dead Or Alive (11-5) by 15l, 5 ran.
Croan Rock (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) With leader, led 4th, headed 7 out, went 2nd before 2 out, lost 3rd place run-in, 4th of 9, 8l behind Palypso De Creek (11-11) at Doncaster 3m 2f hts chs (6) gs in Feb.
Divine Intavention (IRE) 12-5 (11-6) Tracked leader, left in lead 3rd, clear before 5 out, ridden 3 out, easily, won at Catterick 2m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gs in Feb beating Little Jimmy (10-4) by 49l, 7 ran.
Doctor Kingsley 3-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, driven 4 out, ridden to chase leading pair 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd flat, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Palypso De Creek (11-7) at Wetherby 3m 1f hts chs (6) hvy in Feb.
Double Bank (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Tracked leader, led 2nd, jumped left and not fluent 5th, soon headed, led again 12th, clear after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hts chs (6) hvy in Feb beating Picaroon (11-11) by 6l, 5 ran.
Foundry Square (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden to chase leaders before 4 out, chased winner before last, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Palypso De Creek (11-11) at Doncaster 3m 2f hts chs (6) gs in Feb.
Gale Force Oscar (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Hdwy 8; lost plce 12; stayed on wl 2 out; no ch w wnr, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Chosen Milan (11-7) at Curre & Llangibby 3m ptp sft.
Ganbei 5-4 (12-5) Held up; hdwy 12; led 2 out; ro wl, won at Blankney 3m ptp gf in Feb beating Ballyjames (12-5) by 1l, 9 ran.
Harbour Court 1-5 (12-5) Ap; led 14; v easy, won at Cambridge University Draghounds 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Nikos Extra (12-5) by 6l, 8 ran.
Made In Time (IRE) 5-4fav (11-13) Chased leaders, challenged 10th, led after 12th, headed when jumped right 4 out, led again 2 out, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Ludlow 2m 4f hts chs (5) hvy in Feb beating Martys Mission (11-13) by 6l, 13 ran.
Minella Stars (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) (cp) held up; stdy hdwy 14; led 2 out; drvn out, won at South Pool Harriers 3m ptp sft in Feb beating Kirkleigh (12-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ockey De Neulliac (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Made all, pecked 3 out, ridden 2 out, all out towards finish, won at Haydock 3m 1f hts chs (3) hvy in Feb beating Current Exchange (11-8) by 1l, 13 ran.
On The Fringe (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd at 9th, progress to lead 5 out, asserted approaching last, under pressure and drifted left run-in, headed inside final 100 yards and no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Tammys Hill (12-0) at Leopardstown 3m hts chs in Feb.
Oscar Delta (IRE) 4-7 (12-2) Rcd 4th, rddn 3out, 3rd 2out, 4th at last, so late to take 2nd, no ch with easy wnr, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Lonesome Glory (12-2) at Tallow 3m ire ptp in Feb.
Pearlysteps 1-2fav (12-0) Led to before 6th, led again 8th, made most after, pressed 4 out, stayed well flat, won at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) hvy in Feb beating Made In Time (11-11) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Ravethebrave (IRE) 8-1 (12-7) Ap; led aft 14; comf, won at Countryside Alliance Club (Wesse 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Hameldown Tor (12-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Shy John 4-6fav (11-11) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and idled flat, driven out, won at Leicester 2m 4f nov hunt chs (6yo+) (6) sft in Feb beating Spotthestripe (11-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Tammys Hill (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, jumped slightly left in 5th next and soon went to stands' side, 4th when left 3rd at last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Warne (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hts chs in Feb.
That's Rhythm (FR) 11-1 (11-11) Always handy, not fluent 12th, led 3 out, pushed along and held on well flat, won at Musselburgh 3m 3f hts chs (3) sft in Feb beating Walden (11-5) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
The Hollinwell 4-5 (11-6) Trkd ldr in 2nd, 2l 2nd from 1/2way & gng well 4out, ld on bit 3out, 6l adv 2out, readily, won at Kildorrery 3m ire ptp hvy in Feb beating Capal Dubh Alainn (12-2) by 7l, 7 ran.
Lucette Annie Evens (11-7) Led til hdd aft 14; wknd app 2 out, 3rd of 12, 14l behind Minella Stars (12-0) at South Pool Harriers 3m ptp sft in Feb.
