mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden into 5th entering straight, stayed on to moderate 3rd last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
led and disputed, led halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 3rd after 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 4th entering straight, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd after 2 out, no impression leader before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, brought down 3 out
mid-division, 10th 4 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead entering straight, ridden to assert before last, kept on well
chased leaders, 6th halfway, close in 4th when fell 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace into 5th last
always towards rear
mid-division, moderate 11th 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
led and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra and weakened entering straight, tailed off
Catleen has done better over longer trips and has gone up 9lb for her latest success at Leopardstown while stablemate Vast Consumption appears to need very testing conditions to show her best and she been raised 13lb for her victory over 3m here in February. THE WAY WE WERE was making his handicap debut when narrowly beaten by today's rival Steel Park at Leopardstown last month and, as the third home Jenari has won subsequently, the form looks strong enough for him to go one better from just 3lb higher. A P McCoy prefers him to Kandari but Much Acclaimed could pose a threat despite a long absence as he is a very progressive hurdler on a fair mark who will be suited by the trip and ground conditions. Darwins Fox makes his handicap debut from a high mark in this very tough contest as does the four-year-old Ozeta, a Listed winner in France who wouldn't be taking on his elders unless thought to have a decent chance.
Darwins Fox (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, mistake 5th, 3rd 3 out, driven along and no impression on easy winner approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Zaidpour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m hdl G2 (1) sft in Feb.
Cass Bligh (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway from 4 out, close 7th 2 out, ridden to go 4th before last, no impression run-in, 4th of 22, 7l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
Double Seven (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, close 8th approaching 2 out, no extra from before last, weakened, 13th of 17, 19l behind He'llberemembered (10-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Oct.
Touch Back (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Settled behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, 3rd next, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Tango Banbou (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) in Mar.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, kept wide throughout, smooth headway into 5th 2 out, travelling best to lead last, pushed out and asserted closing stages, cosily, won at Listowel 2m 4yo hcp hdl sft in Sep beating Walden Prince (10-4) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Dul Ar An Ol (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Chased clear leader in 6th, closer and went 3rd 3 out, no extra after next, 7th of 9, 23l behind Competitive Edge (10-9) at Navan 2m hcp hdl sft in Mar.
The Way We Were (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Always prominent, disputed before halfway, led 4 out, strongly pressed from 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, headed on line, 2nd of 14, ns behind Steel Park (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Mar.
Kandari (FR) 5-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, smooth headway from 3 out, chased winner after 2 out, blundered last, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Attaglance (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Oconnells Pike (IRE) 9-2fav (11-3) Mid-division, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 5th of 10, 17l behind Whodoyouthink (10-9) at Wexford 2m 4f hdl sft in Mar.
Vast Consumption (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Settled on inner in mid-division, smooth headway to lead 2 out, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb beating Caheronaun (10-4) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Leah Claire (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway into 6th 2 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 2nd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 30, 1 1/4l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Catleen (IRE) 7-2fav (10-11) Mid-division, headway on outer after 3 out, went 3rd entering straight, led before last and kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Feb beating A Country Girl (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Cothrom Na Feinne (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Soon led, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra and weakened entering straight, 19th of 30, 25l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Dark Prospect 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, close up approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 8, 11l behind Lancetto (11-12) at Naas 2m hdl gf in Oct '10.
Steel Park (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Settled in rear of mid-division on inner, headway into 5th entering straight, challenged last, kept on under pressure run-in to lead on line, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Mar beating The Way We Were (10-8) by ns, 14 ran.
Ozeta (FR) 10-11fav (11-2) Keen early, led 1st, remained prominent, led again before 2 out, drew clear approaching last, easily, won at Taunton 2m 1f Fillies Juvenile Hurdle (4yo) (4) gf in Mar beating Ninfea (10-10) by 8l, 6 ran.
The Bull Hayes (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place when not much room after 2 out, soon weakened, 20th of 26, 21l behind Alderwood (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Redera (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, driven and outpaced when not much room after 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure approaching last, never troubled leaders, 8th of 26, 10l behind Alderwood (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Mickelson (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Led early, jumped right, slow 4th and soon dropped to rear, well behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Lord Windermere (11-12) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl in Mar, 9 ran.
