prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 3f out, weakened
disputed lead, led 8f out, ridden and headed entering straight, hung badly left to stands side from 2f out, soon moderate 4th, rider unable to ride out finish due to hanging
rear of mid-division, weakened from f out
always behind, tailed off
tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened from 5f out
disputed lead, headed 8f out, weakened from 5f out
tracked leaders, 3rd 4f out, ridden in 2nd over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
mid-division, closer in 5th 6f out, weakened from 4f out
in rear, headway from 4f out, 4th entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2f out, stayed on well to strongly press winner inside final furlong, closing on winner to line
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, moderate 4th 2f out, went moderate 3rd final furlong, kept on one paced
in rear, pushed along 7f out, some modest progress from 3f out, no impression
towards rear, headway into 6th 6f out, weakened from 4f out
mid-division, progress into 4th 4f out, led on inner entering straight, soon ridden, clear over 1f out, strongly pressed close home but stayed on well
TWICE RETURNED made his racecourse debut in a strong Fairyhouse bumper won by Don Cossack last month and showed enough to be handed the vote in what doesn't look a tough contest to win. The Pounds was always in the firing-line when placed at Cork but could only stay on at one pace while winning point-to-pointer Royal Sam is already looking as though he needs a set of obstacles. Clash Of Kings was well beaten at Navan, despite finishing runner-up, and Bailito Bay has only shown moderate form to date.
Bailito Bay (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th from 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 24l behind Kilbarry Beauty (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr.
Clash Of Kings (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, clear of field, reduced advantage and led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 15l behind The Paparrazi Kid (11-11) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Dec.
Clued In (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Twrds rr & mstks, pu bef 4th, saddle slipped, in a race won by Shannon Fall (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Apr, 15 ran.
Dandeane (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Alw in rr, pu after 3out, in a race won by Will Fight (11-7) at Rockfield 3m ire ptp gs in Nov '10, 15 ran.
Fort Carson (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, no impression from over 4f out, 7th of 12, well behind Shotgun Paddy (11-6) at Thurles 2m N H flat in Feb.
Lisclogher Lad (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Brd 1st, in a race won by The Shrimp (11-4) at Tattersalls Farm 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 18 ran.
Make A Few Bob (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid div best, 8th 1/2way & wknd 5out, mstk 4out, to last aftr 3out, 12th of 16, well behind Next Sensation (12-0) at Liscarroll 3m ire ptp gd in Mar.
Mista Wabbit Man Needle Gun gelding out of Copperhurst.
Royal Sam (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd briefly over 4f out, ridden in 5th early straight and no impression from 2f out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Irish Thistle (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Mar.
The Pounds (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, well off pace, ridden in poor 2nd 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace in 3rd from 1f out, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Rory O'Moore (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat in Dec.
Twice Returned (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 20l behind Don Cossack (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat gs in Apr.
Watchthesteps (IRE) Sendawar gelding out of Loftus Belle.
Heartbreaker Annie (IRE) Great Palm mare out of Annie Log.
Melanjo (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Mae's Choice (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec, 11 ran.
