disputed lead early, led 5th, still travelling smoothly from 3 out, almost joined next, stayed on best to assert run-in
raced in 4th early, chased leaders, closed from 3 out until pulled up quickly approaching 2 out
raced in 3rd early, chased leaders, no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
soon in rear, mistake 8th, no impression 3 out, soon no extra
disputed lead early, headed 5th, not fluent 8th, almost on terms 2 out and challenged, kept on without matching winner run-in
Crosshue Boy won a novices’ handicap at Wexford under today’s amateur after opening his account over fences at Leopardstown. Despite conceding weight all round, he shouldn’t be underestimated but others possibly have more scope. Kopookris beat FIRE IN HIS EYES (NAP) a length-and-a-half at Thurles in January but was receiving 5lb and is giving 4lb here to Gordon Elliott’s charge, who should take his revenge. The latter has come up against useful novices at Clonmel and Gowran since and deserves a change of luck. Mr Boss Man is still 7lb higher than for his only victory over fences and Barna Gallery is even harder to recommend.
Crosshue Boy (IRE) 6-4fav (11-8) Tracked leader, left in front 6th, asserted 2 out and soon drew clear, kept on well, eased run-in, won at Wexford 2m hcp hvy in Mar beating Consharon Boy (11-2) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Kopookris (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, mistake 8th and dropped to rear briefly, headway into close 3rd on outer 2 out, soon ridden, close 2nd at last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Wishmoor (11-9) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, led 8th, headed before 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, dist behind Knockgraffon (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
Barna Gallery (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 7th, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Synopsis (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Fire In His Eyes (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Raced in 2nd on inner behind winner throughout and clear of remainder throughout, ridden 3 out, no impression on winner before next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 15l behind Up For Review (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
