chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 5 out, no impression under pressure in 5th approaching 2 out, kept on same pace before last where left moderate 2nd, kept on run-in
settled in mid-division, 6th halfway, went 4th before 3 out, moderate 3rd and no impression from next
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, good headway to go 2nd before 3 out, driven along approaching 2 out, no impression when left clear and slightly hampered after last, kept on run-in
never a factor, 6th and no extra after 4 out
chased leaders, some mistakes, no extra after 5 out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led approaching 5 out, clear before 2 out, fell last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 5 out, weakened
never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
led, headed approaching 5 out, 3rd 3 out, no impression in moderate 4th before next, kept on one pace
Rookery Rebel threatens to win on occasions but the fact that he's now had 15 starts over fences without winning is a warning to potential punters. Guts For Garters is another who has had plenty of chances and this out-and-out stayer will be plodding on when others have had enough, though probably far too late. KNOCKLAYDE EURO was travelling strongly in the lead when unseating his rider three out over 2m4f here early last month and looked all over the winner before succumbing to a late thrust by The Hard Hat over the same trip at Navan three weeks later. He's on the upgrade and can get his head in front this time. Talkin' Tough had some decent form to his credit over timber but didn't get far on his chasing bow at Fairyhouse last month.
Guts For Garters (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th on outer at halfway, driven along in 5th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 16l behind Droim Toll (10-4) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs 0-140 in Jan.
Knocklayde Euro (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Chased leaders mainly 4th, closer in 3rd 5 out, headway under pressure to lead before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no extra close home and headed on line, 2nd of 14, shd behind The Hard Hat (11-4) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, soon towards rear, never a factor after, 11th of 16, well behind By The Hour (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 3f hcp chs 0-140 sft in Jan.
Shernaz (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 5 out, 10th of 16, 40l behind Shirley Casper (11-7) at Naas 2m beg chase sft.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th before straight, no extra in 8th 3 out, left 6th, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 22l behind Uncle Junior (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft.
Talkin' Tough (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, fell 2nd, in a race won by Arabella Boy (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
The Hedge (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Tiernan's Terror (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Pocket Reader 22-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened after 4 out, 16th of 20, 50l behind The Buck (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Wee Sonny (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Chased leading trio, ridden 5th, soon lost place, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Pokfulham (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m sell hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Foretto (GER) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked winner, ridden after 3 out, no impression approaching last, lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 5, 7l behind Playing With Fire (11-9) at Leicester 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy.
Paddy O Dee 25-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Gentleman Jim (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb.
