close up, led from 3rd, headed before 2 out, rallied and on terms run-in, headed near finish
led early, prominent, weakened approaching straight
mid-division, chased leaders from 5 out, 3rd into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2
chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression
never better than mid-division, no danger from 4 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, led before 2 out, strongly pressed and joined run-in, edged ahead near finish
mid-division, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before straight
refused to race and unseated rider start
never better than mid-division
mid-division, moderate 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 4th when mistake last
towards rear, headway into moderate 8th 4 out, kept on without threatening straight
prominent, no impression under pressure from before 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place from before straight, soon no impression
always towards rear, some mistakes
BAREL OF LAUGHS produced his best effort yet on his recent return from lay-off when runner-up to Baily Dusk at Cork. There should be more to come over today's longer trip and he gets the vote to go one better. Memories Of Milan was well beaten in a couple of hurdle races last year but showed signs of improvement when second in a Navan bumper in February and better is expected back over timber, while Whisky Galore was placed twice at Sligo last autumn and he could figure on his return. Points winner Daring Article made a modest recent debut over hurdles and should have come on for the experience.
Bay Swallow (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, moderate 8th 4 out, soon no impression, 10th of 17, 46l behind Popcorn (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Barel Of Laughs (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Chased leader, closed 4 out, soon led, pushed along before straight, headed 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Baily Dusk (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Brick Hill (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Fell 1st, in a race won by Baily Dusk (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Mar, 18 ran.
Daring Article (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 6th of 21, 27l behind Gullinbursti (11-9) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Half Full (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 18, 43l behind Four Commanders (11-4) at Thurles 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Lincoln Tunnel (IRE) Luso gelding out of Notsophar.
Memories Of Milan (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Mid-division, pushed along in 8th 4f out, kept on under pressure in 7th 2f out, 4th 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final furlong, no impression winner, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lord Gale (11-13) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Ok My Friend (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Stormy Rose.
Paintmaker 9-2 (11-3) Prominent, dropped to moderate 4th and ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 32l behind Lea Lady (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Oct.
Skiboski (FR) 5-1 (11-5) Settled towards rear on outer, 8th but in touch approaching straight, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 7th of 10, 18l behind Duomo Di Milano (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
Tornant (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 14th of 24, 35l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Whisky Galore 5-1 (10-13) Towards rear, progress from before 5 out, 9th 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 14, well behind Missgiloney (10-8) at Limerick 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Cercle Des Amis (FR) 5-1 (11-6) Prominent, 4th halfway, 2nd approaching straight, no extra from 3f out, weakened, 17th of 25, well behind Eyesontheprize (10-13) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Feb.
Srevas (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, weakened 5f out, 13th of 15, well behind Seaneen Mac Ri (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Mar.
Mountain Retreat (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 17, well behind Total Reality (10-11) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl.
Mullaghmore Glens (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 10th 4 out, soon no impression, 9th of 18, 48l behind Baily Dusk (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
