prominent, no impression in 3rd approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
soon chased leaders, 9th 5 out, no extra from next
soon mid-division, 10th 5 out, no extra from next, tailed off
prominent, struggling from before 4 out, no extra from before straight
chased leaders, went moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th 4 out, no extra straight
soon mid-division, 11th 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
never better than mid-division
towards rear for most, no impression from 4 out
soon mid-division, no extra from 5 out, pulled up 3 out
chased leaders, 6th 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
attempted to make all, strongly pressed from before 2 out where slight mistake, headed and no impression after, kept on same pace
always towards rear, pulled up 3 out
soon tracked leaders, 2nd before straight, challenged from before 2 out, soon led, clear at last, stayed on well, comfortably
soon mid-division, weakened 5 out, trailing next, pulled up 3 out
soon mid-division, 12th 5 out, no extra from next, pulled up 3 out
waited with towards rear, improved under pressure to chase leaders 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden from before 6 out, soon lost place and no extra, pulled up 3 out
towards rear, niggled along 4th, never a factor
never better than mid-division
never better than mid-division
The Amarillo Kid couldn't cope with today's rival Cnoc Seoda over 3m here last time but the presence of Barry Geraghty in the saddle and the shorter trip, plus the winner's 6lb rise, can help him reverse the form. One In A Milan scored over 3m at Naas in November and has just been touched off over that trip on his two latest starts. He has a big weight here and could just get outpaced. Clashnabrook has won three of his last four at around this trip and wasn't beaten far in the other but he's shot up the weights as a consequence and another 12lb for his latest victory could halt his progress. Gimli's Return is a progressive type who appeared to enjoy the quicker ground at Downpatrick so wouldn't want any more rain, a remark that also applies to DOCTOR HENRY though it's he who gets the nod. He was making his handicap debut when gaining an impressive victory over just short of this trip here a couple of weeks ago and even an 11lb rise may not be enough to prevent a quick double.
One In A Milan (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead 4 out, ridden and joined 2 out, narrowly headed early run-in, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Paddy Pub (10-7) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Feb.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Towards rear, no extra and pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Archie Meade (10-11) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl gd, 22 ran.
Murchu (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened before 3 out, 13th of 18, well behind Ghareer (10-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Tabhachtach (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, under pressure in moderate 7th 2 out, ran on strongly from last to lead on line, won at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar beating Mystic Desir (11-12) by shd, 17 ran.
Clashnabrook (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, closer from 4 out, challenged travelling best to lead 2 out, ridden before last and kept on under pressure to maintain advantage run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares nov hcp hdl 0-100 in Feb beating King Of The Refs (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Firebird Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, no extra from next, 17th of 22, well behind Archie Meade (10-11) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl gd.
Tell Dawstown (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Soon chased leaders, closed from before 4 out, 2nd before straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 17, 3l behind Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 25-1 (10-11) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 17, 30l behind Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar.
The Amarillo Kid (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly entering straight, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 3rd from 2 out, 3rd of 19, 8l behind Cnoc Seoda (10-12) at Cork 3m Amateur Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd.
Cnoc Seoda (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Mid-division, improved into 6th and ridden 3 out, led next, went clear before last, stayed on well, easily, won at Cork 3m Amateur Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd beating Scarton (11-5) by 7l, 19 ran.
Feabhra (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Keen hold in mid-division, moderate 4th 4 out, no extra from next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Back In A Tic (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) in Feb, 10 ran.
Noble Pageant (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5 out, 6th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 7th of 17, 15l behind Dizzy Rascal (10-8) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl gf.
Sean Airgead (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) In rear well off pace, last 4 out, soon ridden, 11th 2 out, no impression, 9th of 17, 16l behind Table Mountain (11-10) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Mar.
Doctor Henry (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, kept on well from 2 out, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd beating Sir Loujay (10-10) by 6l, 20 ran.
Andre Mon Ami (USA) 14-1 (11-7) Held up at slow pace, 8th approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 15l behind Shadow Eile (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Sorted (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra, 7th of 20, 29l behind Doctor Henry (10-11) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Duomo Di Milano (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, no extra and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Shootin The Breeze (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Abarta (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, no extra from before straight, 13th of 17, 49l behind Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar.
Credit Box (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 8th of 14, 48l behind Shop Dj (10-10) at Thurles 2m 2f Mares Chase (5yo+) gd in Oct.
Moneyteigue Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, moderate 4th 2 out, no extra, 4th of 8, 36l behind Go All The Way (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Sidi Ifni (FR) 50-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Ghareer (10-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar, 18 ran.
Clooney Eile (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 12, 15l behind Fearchar (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Aug.
Dr Bennett (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 10th 5 out, ridden entering straight, kept on one paced from 2 out, 9th of 19, 41l behind Cnoc Seoda (10-12) at Cork 3m Amateur Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd.
Gimli's Return (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and kept on well from 2 out, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Mar beating Sober Sailor (10-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 10th early, kept on without threatening from 4 out, 5th of 18, 32l behind Old Laxey (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd.
Boleybawn Cat (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Led, headed 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, 5th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression in 7th when bad mistake and unseated rider at last, in a race won by Table Mountain (11-10) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Cool Kid 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 12th of 19, 46l behind Dysios (11-7) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
