tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 4th when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon pushed along, headway to dispute lead and ridden after 2 out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
always behind, dropped off pace at 5th, tailed off 7th, pulled up before next
always behind, slight mistakes 6th and 9th, no impression from 4 out, tailed off, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, moderate 5th next, no impression, tailed off
led early, headed 3rd, soon dropped behind leaders, 5th at halfway, slight mistake 4 out and ridden, weakened, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, led from 3rd, clear 5th, travelling well 3 out, ridden and joined after 2 out, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders, slipped approaching 4th, slight mistake next, 2nd when slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
NonRunner
THE FRIDAY MAN, a winning bumper and four times successful over hurdles including at Cheltenham last month, looks a smart recruit to chasing and can make a winning start. Dreal Deal has had plenty of success on the Flat and over hurdles including landing a Grade 2. He should have come on for his run over fences at Tipperary and rates a threat. Pour Pavore managed three victories over hurdles while Chiricahua had some decent form over timber around this time a year ago. Heather Rocco, a winner between the flags, has a long absence to overcome but looked potentially smart when scoring twice over hurdles at Limerick.
Chiricahua (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden and no impression from 3 out, soon eased, 16th of 18, dist behind Watch House Cross (11-2) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Heather Rocco (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Chased leaders, hampered before 4th, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next and weakened, fell last, at Punchestown 2m 5f Yielding in Apr.
Kingfisher Lane (IRE) 17-2 (11-6) Mid-division, 5th halfway, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Winding River (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Midnight It Is 9-1 (11-12) Acted up at start, prominent early, led from 2nd, joined 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 14th of 24, 24 3/4l behind Life In The Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Pour Pavore (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, moderate 9th before 4th, progress before last, kept on well run-in to 4th final strides, never nearer, 4th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Doyen Ta Win (10-0) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Quite Incredible (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th and pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, kept on one pace, 8th of 20, 30 1/4l behind Kilbree Warrior (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
The Flier Begley (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway after 3 out and 7th entering straight, 4th and ridden after 2 out and 3rd at last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 6th of 19, 7 1/2l behind Ailie Rose (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
The Friday Man 9-2 (11-6) Mid-division, mistake 3 out, ridden after 2 out, headway under pressure after final bend, went 3rd last, stayed on well flat, led towards finish, won at Cheltenham 2m 4f (2) gd in Apr beating Twig (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Dreal Deal (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Settled in 3rd, ridden after 2 out, disputed 2nd last, no impression on winner, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Solness (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
