mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, soon challenged, ridden to dispute 2 out, no extra in 2nd after last, kept on same pace
disputed early, soon chased leader, disputed from 5th, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden into 9th entering straight, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 7th halfway, lost place 4 out, ridden towards rear before straight, some progress into moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 8th before straight, stayed on into 4th before 2 out, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, drifted left run-in and lost 4th close home
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, ridden towards rear before straight, no impression before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place entering straight, no extra in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress 2 out, ridden into moderate 9th last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress on outer into 6th before 2 out, ridden and no impression 2 out
unseated rider start
held up towards rear, progress into 7th 3 out, improved to challenge before 2 out, 3rd and mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace
led, slightly awkward 1st and disputed briefly, disputed 5th and slight mistake, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden in 10th entering straight, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and disputed 2 out, asserted from last, kept on well run-in
held up towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden into 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in to 4th close home
The last two winners of this have started at 14/1 and 20/1. It's no surprise to find LUCKY PAT (NAP) running here with a penalty as he was very impressive at Kilbeggan last week. Dot Love's charge was making his handicap debut and scored with such authority that a follow-up looks on the cards before going on to better things. Stynes beat three rivals in a maiden hurdle here in October, though hasn't been in the best of form at Dundalk over the winter. But Master Appeal is better than he showed on his handicap debut at Punchestown and should be kept on the right side. His earlier victory over Patsio at Tramore gives him the edge over All About Alfie, who was behind the latter at Tipperary last week. Phil The Flyer looks a bigger threat as his victory over Don Franco at Tramore, with the well-supported Just Call Me in fourth, has been given a boost by the runner-up's subsequent victory.
Lucky Pat (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Mid-division, 5th with a circuit to race, took closer order from 3 out and improved to lead before next, travelling best when left clear 2 out, pushed out run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 beating Catimini (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Stynes (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed approaching 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last, no extra, 4th of 10, 11l behind Jumptoconclusions (10-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Master Appeal (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along briefly 5th, moderate 19th 2 out, kept on without threatening straight, 12th of 25, 17l behind Bog War (10-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 88-123 in Apr.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, dropped to rear halfway, ridden and weakened from 5 out, never a factor, last of 9, 43l behind Dushrembrandt (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Apr.
Our Dougal (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Held up, 10th from 4th, under pressure from 3 out, no extra, not fluent 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Gold Tantrum (10-8) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Apr.
All About Alfie (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Soon chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 1st, closed before straight, challenged 2 out, not match winner and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Patsio (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl.
Phil The Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2 out, progress to lead last, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr beating Don Franco (11-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Who's Cross (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 6th after 4th, lost place 6 out, slightly impeded 4 out, 10th approaching straight, soon no extra, 10th of 14, 44l behind Captain Carleton (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp hdl in Oct.
Punch Bag (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Poker Gold (11-7) by 5l, 7 ran.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Obispo (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Oct.
Kilmainham (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, 14th of 21, 26l behind Bog War (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Mar.
Noble Call (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Towards rear, modest progress into moderate 11th and ridden 3 out, kept on one paced from next, 7th of 16, 17l behind Peoples Park (11-8) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Feb.
Tempo Mac (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, bad mistake 4th, 13th entering straight, soon ridden, 7th 2 out, 3rd and slight mistake at last, no extra, 4th of 25, 6l behind Bog War (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Aces And Kings (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Led, not fluent 3rd, soon clear, big jump and reduced lead next, not fluent 7th, soon joined and headed, not fluent 6 out, dropped to rear and detached from 4 out, soon eased, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Jarob (11-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Just Call Me (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 2 out, ridden and dropped to 4th last and no extra run-in, 4th of 12, 7l behind Phil The Flyer (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Damut (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, a little keen, closer in 8th from 7th, went 4th before straight, soon pushed along, 3rd and no impression from between last 2, soon one pace in 4th, 4th of 15, 14l behind Drishogue Boy (11-3) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Icelip (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Led, mistake when headed 3rd, led again approaching 6th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Formal Bid (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs in Oct.
Beckwith Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, 23rd of 25, well behind Bog War (10-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 88-123 in Apr.
First Trim (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Waited with, pulled up after 3 out, dismounted, in a race won by Aladdins Cave (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul '13, 20 ran.
