close up, on terms 3 out, no extra in 4th from before next
chased leaders, dropped to moderate 7th after 3 out, soon no extra
held up, closer in 5th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, 8th 5 out, no impression from after 3 out
close up, 5th 6 out, weakened from next, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, progress 6 out, challenged approaching 2 out where slight mistake, soon no impression and kept on same pace
led and disputed, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra in 3rd
soon mid-division, no impression under pressure in 6th approaching straight, mistake and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, 9th 5 out, no impression from after 3 out
chased leaders, no impression from after 5 out
always towards rear, reminder approaching 6 out, soon no impression
close up and disputed lead, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, closer order 6 out, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well run-in
Quarryvale is running well but was fortunate to score here last time as Hidden Crack fell at the last when looking the likely winner. Waltzing Tornado, who finished fourth looks held. Tiernan's Terror has been in good form but had only half-a-length to spare over Whosaidso at Gowran in January and there's nothing between the pair again. Everything went right for Warhead when he landed a beginners' chase over the C&D last month but that was his first start over fences and his return to action after a long break. He should be in the mix but a chance is taken on a return to form by WHATSABILLION. John Murphy's charge won a C&D handicap on this day last year after a couple of runs over hurdles. A similar path has been taken this time around and hopefully with the same result.
Will Jamie Run (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Prominent, 2nd early, 4th halfway, 5th when mistake 6 out, no extra from 4 out, 10th of 18, 28l behind Siegemaster (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs sft in Jan.
Warhead (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, closed into 2nd into straight, soon on terms, left clear and stayed on well from last, won at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb beating Jacks Island (11-5) by 10l, 14 ran.
Mister Farmer (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear on inner, steady headway from 5 out, left disputing lead after 3 out, led next, soon driven clear, kept on well, won at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb beating Not A Native (10-13) by 4 1/2l, 17 ran.
Waltzing Tornado (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Towards rear, closer in moderate 7th after 3 out, soon no danger, left 2 places better at last 2 fences, 4th of 12, well behind Quarryvale (9-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Feb.
Tiernan's Terror (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Chased leader in 2nd, challenged before 3 out, ridden in close 2nd 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 10l behind The Sneezer (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Ext hcp ch hvy in Feb.
Whosaidso (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Held up towards rear, smooth headway 4 out, close 6th before 3 out, 3rd 2 out, 2nd and challenged last, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Tiernan's Terror (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Jan.
Quarryvale (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Soon led, strongly pressed and just headed when left in lead again last, stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Feb beating Curragh Grey (11-12) by 13l, 12 ran.
Golden Alou (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) In touch towards rear, progress to track leaders 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 4th of 9, 19l behind Parnell Street (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f nov hcp chs (0-116) hvy in Jan.
Saddler's Native (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always rear, jumped right throughout, trailing before 5 out, last of 4, well behind Roi Du Mee (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs G2 (1) in Feb.
Nans Best (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, led 3rd until headed after next, remained prominent, no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 9, 23l behind Wicklow Lad (10-2) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Feb.
South Liberties (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Held up, 10th halfway, headway into 7th 5 out, ridden in 8th and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Beautiful Sound (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
Bonoman (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Prominent, 3rd on inner halfway, close 4th 4 out, led narrowly before next where mistake and unseated rider, in a race won by Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Whatsabillion (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Chased leader early, 4th halfway, lost place after 3 out where 9th, ridden in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last, 7th of 15, 12l behind Ghareer (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Feb.
