towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division early, headway into 6th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra entering straight, 4th 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders early, weakened halfway, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out
mid-division best, ridden and no extra after 4 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th after 4 out, no extra before next, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, led 5th, challenged 2 out, shaken up and asserted before last, kept on strongly, easily
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 4th after 4 out, improved in 3rd 3 out, challenged 2 out, ridden in 2nd and no extra approaching last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, some late headway in moderate 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
led, headed 5th, ridden in 4th next, soon weakened and completely tailed off
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway in 9th after 4 out, ridden in 8th and no impression 3 out, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway in 7th after 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression leaders in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, ridden into moderate 11th 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway into 5th after 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened entering straight
always towards rear, tailed off
This is a much better quality event than the opening maiden with both Rathlin and SICILIAN SECRET looking nice prospects. The former looked all over the winner when cantering into the lead at the final flight on his hurdling debut at Clonmel but an untidy leap and lack of a previous run took their toll and he had to settle for second behind Definite Class. He'll improve again but will need to as Sicilian Secret has produced several good efforts in defeat including behind the well-regarded Sydney Des Pictons at Navan in January. His trainer, Willie Mullins, also saddles Up Ou That but this winning point-to-pointer and bumper has shown nothing to date over timber. Lismakeery found a little improvement at Navan last time though was beaten a long way and a place looks the best he can hope for here.
Billybuster (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, 20th of 25, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Carmun (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 17th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Electric Palm (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th approaching straight, no extra in moderate 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 27l behind Magnanimity (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec '09.
Homme De La Cour (FR) 20-1 (11-4) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, well behind Sutherland Star (12-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul '09.
Laragh Lad (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Dawn Scarlet.
Lismakeery (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, led after 4th, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, left moderate 3rd, 3rd of 21, 28l behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Manucho (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Ww rr, 7th 1/2 way, 4th 5out, 5th 3out, no impress in mod 6th bef last, ko onepcd, 5th of 12, 21l behind Star Gale (12-0) at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Marks Theatre 8-1 (12-0) In tch early, wknd to rr 5out, detd & UR 4out, in a race won by The Flying Pencil (12-0) at Tinahely 3m ire ptp sft in Jan '10, 12 ran.
Mini Budget (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th over 4f out, no extra approaching straight, 8th of 12, 49l behind Roger Beantown (11-9) at Thurles 2m N H flat in Nov.
Oscar Rabbit (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th before 7 out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, well behind Quel Esprit (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Rathlin 11-10fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, travelling well and on terms before straight, soon led, mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, headed closing stages, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Sicilian Secret (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd after 2 out and challenged, ridden and no impression run-in, 2nd of 28, 4l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Star Recruit 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from after 3 out, 11th of 21, 42l behind O Fortuna (10-13) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Thumbs (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Ld from 2nd till hdd bef 3out, lst tch in 5th 2out, wknd, 5th of 15, 26l behind Red Harbour (11-7) at Clonakilty 3m ire ptp in May '08.
Title Race (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 14, 18l behind Down The Dale (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep '09.
Up Ou That (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra approaching straight, 11th of 18, 39l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Jan.
Gerdalia (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 18, well behind Whatwillwecallher (11-2) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Jan.
Lucky Loch (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened from 4f out, 16th of 18, well behind Kalanelli (10-13) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat sft in Nov.
Midnight Dreamer 7-4fav (9-5) 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Halong Bay (9-2) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 1m hcp gs in Jul (flat).
The Real Macaw (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, well behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Almuricus (IRE) Bold Fact gelding out of Etiquette.
Snow Spell Daylami mare out of Sky Song.
I'm Still Standing (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Led, headed after 4th, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 16l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
