rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight
chased leaders, moderate 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division, 10th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 9th entering straight, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 4th 3 out, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to narrow lead last, kept on well under pressure
mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression in 3rd last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon strongly pressed, ridden and narrowly headed last, kept on, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
led and soon clear, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and headed before 3 out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight
rear of mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
chased leader in moderate 2nd, closed 4 out, led before 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, no impression in 14th 3 out, kept on one pace
BACK TO BALLOO has been making steady progress and ran a fine race when runner-up to Simon Gray at Fairyhouse a month ago. The third has won subsequently so the form should prove strong enough for him to gain his first victory. Law Rebel is another improver who makes his hurdling debut after landing a Killarney bumper on fast ground in August. He'll enjoy the conditions and should make a decent hurdler but Regal Warrior has become disappointing and Solo Whisper may prefer softer ground. Johannisberger made a very promising debut in a Punchestown bumper last May and is surely better than he showed on his reappearance at Cork last month.
Grey Bunting 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra before 2 out, 9th of 20, 30l behind Mobile Sizer (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Law Rebel (IRE) 9-10fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden clear, kept on well final furlong, won at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Aug beating Tirmoyle (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Ablator (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th and ridden soon after halfway, moderate 4th approaching straight, no extra, 6th of 9, 48l behind Spring Lane (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Alasty (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear when fell 4th, in a race won by Beef To The Heels (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Mar, 16 ran.
Back To Balloo (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden in pursuit of winner and no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 22, 3 1/2l behind Simon Gray (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Flemingo Domingo (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division, progress from 4 out, close 3rd next, soon ridden, slight mistake 2 out, no impression, 5th of 16, 16l behind Beef To The Heels (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Itsnoteasyted (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, outpaced 5f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 45l behind Kris Cross (10-9) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Johannisberger (IRE) 7-2fav (12-0) Waited with in mid-division, struggling from 5f out, wide and no impression straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 28l behind Kilbarry Beauty (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr.
Regal Warrior (IRE) 13-2fav (11-1) In rear, closer in 11th 3 out, ridden and kept on without threatening from next, 5th of 16, 16l behind Echo Bob (11-12) at Wexford 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Silver Sonic (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear, headway to moderate 6th 5f out, 4th over 3f out, no impression leaders, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 22l behind Appeal Denied (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo nhf gs in Aug '08.
So Rustic 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, 11th of 13, well behind Sous Les Cieux (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Swing Pattern (USA) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 10th halfway, 7th approaching 3 out, no impression leaders, soon ridden and no extra, 16th of 25, well behind Greenbelt Star (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gf in May '11.
The Bowsie (IRE) Portrait Gallery gelding out of In Ernest.
Solo Whisper (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Waited with towards rear, moderate 9th before 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening, 5th of 14, 5l behind Authinger (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Apr.
Unique Style (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, 15th of 20, 50l behind Mobile Sizer (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Aces And Queens (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Alw pr, rdn in tch 4out, rdn 3out, wknd 2out, pu last, in a race won by Hudder Ghan (12-0) at Largy 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 13 ran.
Haleniya (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 18l behind Apache Drums (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 50-75 sft in Apr (flat).
Hilary (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, well behind Scots Gaelic (11-9) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Over Presented (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Unruly and unseated rider early, in a race won by Five Point Plan (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft in Mar, 5 ran.