chased leader, disputed from 3rd, ridden in 2nd before 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, soon 2nd, ridden before 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 4th before 2 out, challenged in 3rd last, ridden and no extra run-in, kept on same pace
led, disputed from 3rd, led 4 out, ridden and headed last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and unseated last
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th and mistake 4 out, no extra and weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, improved in 3rd before 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on strongly run-in
Breeze With Ease, who finished fourth in this last year on his only start over fences, is on the short-list in a competitive affair but wouldn't have much to spare over CLARAGH NATIVE on last month's run over hurdles and the latter, who could make a decent chaser in time, is taken to make a winning debut. Fairwood Massini was consistent over timber but never got involved on his debut over fences at Tramore while Gloonan Hill is making his chasing debut after a very long break and could need the run. Mcswynes Bay has run 13 times over fences without winning while Equation hasn't run for a year. Par Five hasn't had much experience but is the type to do well over fences and looks a threat.
Blarney Highwayman (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, closer in 4th 6 out, no extra straight, 13th of 20, well behind Captain Paulie (11-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Apr.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd after 3 out, disputed approaching 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on run-in, headed closing stages and no extra, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Point The Toes (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Sep.
Claragh Native (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th 3 out, soon 3rd, ridden to lead and disputed approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra in 3rd run-in, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 15, 10l behind Point The Toes (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Sep.
Fairwood Massini (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Soon trailing in last, in touch with field from 5 out, went remote 6th after 3 out, left remote 3rd when hampered 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, 3rd of 10, 24l behind Ordinary Man (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs.
Gloonan Hill (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Close up in 2nd, led after 3 out, ridden and stayed on well from last, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl in Mar '10 beating Mary's Little Vic (10-11) by 2l, 14 ran.
Mcswynes Bay (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, challenged last, headed and no extra run-in, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Robertstown Rover (9-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp chs 0-95 gd in Sep.
Minor Power (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always behind, 12th of 14, well behind Regal D'estruval (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chs.
Thistimesforgood (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Point The Toes (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Sep.
Par Five (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders from 4 out, close 4th when bad mistake 2 out, no extra, 10th of 14, well behind Adropaupep (10-11) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Aug.
Equation (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 16l behind Lets Go Sunshine (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chs gd in Oct '10.
Streamtown (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, headway after 3 out, soon chasing leaders, effort next, one pace approaching last, 4th of 7, 44l behind More Equity (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f Mares Handicap Chase (0-115) (5yo+) (4) gs in Apr.
