mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 4 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden before next, disputed 2 out, just headed last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 6th and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 5th 3 out, no impression in 4th next, moderate 3rd last, kept on one pace
led and disputed, headed before 3rd, slight mistake 4th, disputed briefly at 8th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 3 out, no impression next, dropped to 4th at last where slow and jumped right, kept on one pace
always towards rear, dropped behind from 8th, never a factor, pulled up before last
chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, pushed along briefly at 8th, mistake and unseated rider 5 out
always towards rear, slight mistakes 1st and 4th, dropped behind from 8th, never a factor
led and disputed, led before 3rd, joined briefly at 8th, pressed and jumped right 3 out, soon ridden, joined and disputed next, narrow advantage last, kept on best run-in
held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 4 out, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 5th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
Burgas has failed to show any progress over fences since going close at Down Royal on Boxing Day and Milsean has disappointed since placing at Wexford on his chasing bow. Both may post better efforts here for powerful yards but HIGHLAND FLING is preferred. The latter looked set to finish third at Fairyhouse when falling at the last and Gavin Cromwell’s charge should go close today if fully recovered. Hugo 'n Taz finished closer at Limerick last time while Ballyegan Hero has won twice over hurdles and makes his chasing debut.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Mid-division early, moderate 8th before 8th, mistake 3 out, chased leaders in 7th into straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 27 3/4l behind Kilcarry Bridge (10-3) at Gowran Park 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Burgas (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Led and disputed, headed 5 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd 3 out, weakened from next, mistake last and dropped to 4th, 4th of 6, dist behind Some Neck (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Feb.
Bye Bye O Bye (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened 2 out, 11th of 19, 25 1/4l behind Melrose Boy (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Highland Fling (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out, kept on one pace in 3rd when fell last, at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Feb.
Hugo 'n Taz 7-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 4th halfway, went 2nd 4 out and closer approaching straight, no impression on winner after 2 out, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 11 1/4l behind Balbir Du Mathan (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Milsean (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Prominent early before settling in 2nd, mistake 5th, dropped to 3rd from 4 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Dec.
Robins Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Mostly ran 4th until 3rd 4out, clsd in 3rd bef last & 4l 2nd on landing last, no impr on easy wnr, 2nd of 5, 10l behind La Cavsa Nostra (12-2) at Dungarvan 3m mdn sft in Jan.
The Pounds (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, disputed briefly 3 out, soon pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Ballinabearna (10-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Barna Gallery (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Soon in rear, mistake 8th, no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 4th of 5, dist behind Crosshue Boy (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
High Nellie (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Always rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd and tailed off halfway, no extra, completely tailed off, 5th of 8, dist behind Dortmund Park (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hvy in Jan.
Lakemilan (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Play It Cool (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
