rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, 6th 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, good headway on outer approaching straight, 2nd and challenged when mistake 2 out, no impression in 3rd from before last
never a factor, weakened after 4 out, completely tailed off
held up in rear, headway approaching straight, 7th 2 out, good progress to lead narrowly last, kept on under pressure run-in
prominent, mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, eased and pulled up before 2 out
settled in mid-division, 8th halfway, good headway to join issue 3 out and soon led, strongly pressed and narrowly headed last, kept on under pressure run-in, not match winner
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 2 out
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 3rd entering straight, no impression in 5th before last where fell
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra approaching straight
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, headway approaching straight and went 4th 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight and no extra from 2 out, weakened
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
led, headed approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out without troubling leaders
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out and weakened, pulled up before last
MARK ME UP is progressing nicely and gained a smooth success at Down Royal a fortnight ago. The runner-up has let the form down but there's plenty more to come from Philip Rothwell's charge and he can complete a double. On My Own gained a surprise victory at Thurles in November but has been expensive to follow in his two subsequent starts and is probably a couple of pounds high in the weights. Burton Girl pulled up in six successive point-to-points before showing incredible improvement to run Moon Over Moscow close here in October 2010. She hasn't run since and the blinkers haven't been declared this time. Korean is invariably consistent but rarely wins though his latest runs were over fences last spring and he's better handicapped over timber. Knockmehill Lady has shown a little promise and could snatch a place at a fair price.
On My Own (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Waited with in rear of mid-division, closed 4 out, 4th next, travelling well before 2 out, soon no extra under pressure, 5th of 13, 11l behind Fiery Oscar (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Mark Me Up 5-1 (9-11) Towards rear, closer soon after halfway, 3rd 3 out and headway on outer to challenge next, soon led, stretched clear before last and kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy beating Sorted (11-3) by 6l, 8 ran.
Burton Girl (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Led at slow pace, ridden and attempted to assert straight, strongly pressed last, kept on run-in, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Moon Over Moscow (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gf in Oct '10.
Knockmehill Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway from 4 out, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 16, 11l behind Clashnabrook (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Kathleen Cox (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Prominent in chasing group, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Spring Wine (9-12) at Tramore 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan, 11 ran.
Korean (FR) 11-2fav (11-12) Prominent, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Bulls And Mortar (9-11) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gd in Apr, 16 ran.
Azana (GER) 25-1 (11-6) Towards rear for most, tailed off, 13th of 18, well behind Magdoodle (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Little Return (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching 3 out, soon no extra and pulled up, in a race won by Volkis O'Blue (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Prince Of Leisure (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 9th of 11, 50l behind Abou Ben (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl hvy.
Pennys Tune (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 6th of 14, 16l behind Folsom Blue (11-0) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Tillargon 100-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, no threat from 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 44l behind Corbally Ghost (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Boyney Boy (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Never a factor, 9th of 13, 41l behind Followmeuptocarlow (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Johnston's Best (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Always behind, 14th of 15, well behind Alf Wright (11-4) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) hvy.
Fragrant Island (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Led, headed before 4 out, dropped to moderate 6th approaching next, soon no extra, 8th of 18, 47l behind Glibin (11-2) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Dosco's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Well off pace towards rear, no extra from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Roscommon 2m beg chase gd in May, 14 ran.
Fancy Socks (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Hollymount King (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Oct.
