rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening under pressure from before straight
tracked leaders, no extra from before straight, soon eased
tracked leaders, 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure
mid-division, no extra from before 3 out
always prominent, on terms before straight, led before 2 out, headed when slight mistake and swished tail last, soon no impression
mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
tracked leaders, lost place from before 3 out, soon no extra
soon led, joined before straight, hampered and headed before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last
prominent, 4th before 5 out, weakened from before 3 out and pulled up before next
rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening from before straight
mid-division, headway under pressure from 3 out, 4th 2 out, led and stayed on well from last to soon draw clear
prominent, 7th before 5 out, no extra from before 3 out
mid-division, closed to track leaders before 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out
mid-division, moderate 7th before 3 out, soon no impression
Regal Athlete won a Limerick bumper on his debut back in 2009 and is worth keeping an eye on for the future, while Worldly Wise went close over hurdles at the same track more recently and looks sure to be in contention here. Johnnyofcourse had to endure a frustrating run of seconds last year and is another to consider on his reappearance along with Boro Bee who makes a quick reappearance after finishing fifth at Navan. Four times a winner on the Flat in France, GOD'S COUNTY was sent off joint-favourite for his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse, but was pulled-up after fading quickly in the straight. He's given a chance to make amends here.
God's County (FR) 7-2fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Regal Athlete (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Chased leader, 3rd over 6f out, challenged and on terms over 2f out, ridden to lead under 1f out and stayed on best under pressure, won at Limerick 2m nhf hvy in May '09 beating Chip Tea (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Worldly Wise 5-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th before 3 out, smooth headway into close 2nd entering straight, led 2 out, ridden and headed after last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Belord (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Breeogue Boy (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Never a factor, 11th of 19, well behind Kid Curry (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Dr Anubis (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Attempted to refuse and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Pozyc (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr '10, 20 ran.
Forestside (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by And The Man (11-3) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb, 12 ran.
Hidden Profit (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Mid div, wknd to rr & pu 3out, in a race won by Gundagai (12-0) at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 18 ran.
Johnnyofcourse (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, close 2nd and challenged 2 out, no impression from last, kept on, 2nd of 25, 4l behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy in Apr '10.
Luke's Benefit (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra and weakened, 9th of 19, 34l behind Abbey Glen (11-11) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-95.
Presenting Prince (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Rcd 2nd to 4out, 3rd 2out, sn no ex, 7th of 12, 17l behind Its Ironic (12-0) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Mar.
Really Unique (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, dropped to moderate 6th and no impression approaching straight, 8th of 17, 20l behind Articular (10-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat in Mar.
Schinkel (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division best, moderate 8th 4 out, soon no impression, 8th of 18, 23l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Speedy Tortice (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Alw in rr, 11th aftr a mile, last & up aftr 8th, to when pu aftr 5out, in a race won by Bothair Clei (12-0) at Knockanard 3m ire ptp sft in Feb, 12 ran.
The Millar Murray (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Rcd 4th til fell 5out, in a race won by Clausen (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Boro Bee (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, headway in 10th entering straight, ridden into 6th 2 out, moderate 3rd last, no extra run-in, 5th of 29, 11l behind Dibella (10-2) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Faithlegg Lady (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid div best, fair 5th bef 4out until lft mod 4th 2out, 4th of 9, 22l behind Mrs Peacock (12-0) at Inchydoney 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Some Say (IRE) King's Theatre mare out of Oh Susannah.
