mid-division best, 12th 5 out, soon no impression
mid-division, 7th 5 out, dropped to moderate 8th before straight, soon no impression
mid-division best, 13th 5 out, soon no impression
mid-division, 8th from 3 out, moderate 7th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, kept on well under pressure without threatening straight
close up, ridden from 3 out, 4th before straight, no extra from before 2 out
always towards rear
chased leaders, under pressure from 5 out, weakened from 3 out
always prominent, 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, closer in 2nd before straight, challenged and on terms before 2 out where bad mistake, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon led, pressed and joined before 2 out, headed and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division best, moderate 14th from 5 out, soon no danger and kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, 4th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 5 out
awkward 1st, always towards rear
never better than mid-division
always towards rear
None of these runners jump off the page but with no fitness to prove MARCA NA FEIRME is the pick marginally ahead of Bad Boy Bonney and Annees D'or could be value for each-way backers. Most of the chance we give the selection is based on the fact he was well backed when he fell at the third fence last time. Should he be backed again he'll be very interesting after two runs to get fit this season. Bad Boy Bonney is returning from an absence and is interesting on the pick of his form while Annees D'or may have gone close if not for slipping late on last time and can feature in a race that won't take much winning. Arabella Beaufort might improve for her seasonal bow but Marca Na Feirme is a percentage call.
Bad Boy Bonney 4-1 (11-6) Fell heavily 1st, in a race won by No Stopping Sarah (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Campbonnais (FR) 8-1 (11-7) 98th of 18, well behind Nans Best (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Dark Tara 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, no extra approaching straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 24l behind Stormyisland Ahead (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd.
Dukelow (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 2nd 3 out, ridden before next, no extra in 4th 2 out, weakened, 10th of 16, 24l behind Lottoshan (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Unico (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 13l behind Fiery Oscar (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Oct.
Washed Out (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 16th of 20, well behind Ionisphere (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (4-6yo) sft in Feb.
Rebels Heart (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden before 2 out where veered left, soon no extra, 6th of 15, 19l behind Lucy Stone (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Rickie Star (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, 12th of 16, 33l behind Lottoshan (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Visit Wexford (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Mid-division best, towards rear and under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression, 14th of 16, well behind Yachvili (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Arabella Beaufort (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra in 5th approaching last, left 4th, weakened run-in, 8th of 16, 25l behind Novel Investment (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Closesthingtocrazy 10-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 16, 27l behind Rock County (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Macra Na Feirme (IRE) 5-1fav (11-1) Chased leaders early, fell 3rd, in a race won by Morotai Marauder (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf, 17 ran.
Mummys Pearl (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, 11th 4 out, moderate 9th 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 14, 23l behind Irish Poli (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Annees D'or (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th and in touch when slipped up approaching 2 out, in a race won by Sea Skate (11-5) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Aug, 15 ran.
Ardilaun (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear early, headway to chase leaders halfway, 2nd 5 out, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, 12l behind The Hoodoo Remains (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Belass Boy (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Refused to race, in a race won by Alpine Glade (11-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hdl gd, 6 ran.
Curragh Mountain (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, moderate 7th 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 15, 20l behind Trixie (11-1) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Molly Rodgers (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Pipers Blaze (11-6) at Killarney 2m 4f am hcp hdle 80-95 sft in Aug.
Carbonia (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, lost place halfway, behind from 3 out, 12th of 17, 39l behind Paddy O Dee (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Desert Mirage (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 4 out, weakened approaching next, 12th of 16, 37l behind Rock County (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Raheenwood (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th after 3 out, 6th and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 14l behind Stormyisland Ahead (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd.
