prominent, pushed along to lead before 3 out, headed 2 out and soon no impression
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, soon trailing, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, improved to lead on outer 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well from last
always towards rear, trailing from 3 out, completely tailed off
led at fast pace, headed before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, closer in 7th before 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from before 2 out
always towards rear
prominent, close 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 5th
prominent, 3rd before 3 out, soon ridden, hung left on bend entering straight, no impression on leaders from 2 out
mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th after 4 out, ridden in 9th and not fluent next, progress and went 3rd after 2 out, close 2nd at last, no extra run-in
in rear, no impression from 3 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
rear of mid-division, niggled along before 3 out, kept on from 2 out
mid-division, closer in 4th before 3 out, soon ridden, disputed lead briefly 2 out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd at last
tracked leaders, 6th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear
always towards rear
towards rear, headway into 5th before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
Luke's Benefit has been in superb form all winter and was only caught in the closing stages at Thurles last month under today's claiming rider. The veteran Buck Breeze was only just behind in that event and likes it around here and though Mount Welcome has only won once in 18 starts over hurdles he was about to double his tally when falling at the last when in the lead at Clonmel. His supporters will want compensation but OWENACURRA MILAN is in such good form that a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent him following up last week's victory at Thurles. On My Own looked in very good shape when scoring at Navan last month and, though 5lb higher, also looks certain to be in the shake-up.
Luke's Benefit (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Prominent in chasing group, closed and on terms from 3 out, slight mistake next, led closing stages, headed near finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Snow Spell (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Feb.
Might Be Magic 14-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened and pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Up For The Match (9-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Owennacurra Milan (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Waited with in rear of mid-division, closed 4 out, soon tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, led before last and ridden clear, reduced lead close home, won at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 beating Benalma (10-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
City Line (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, well behind Daring Article (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl in Nov.
Lucks Certain (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led, headed under pressure and dropped to 4th last, no extra, 6th of 14, 15l behind Competitive Edge (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Waited with, moderate 7th 5 out, kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 10, 19l behind Snow Spell (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Feb.
Seldom Fed (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Moderate 2nd, took closer order 6 out, 3rd 4 out, ridden from 3 out, 2nd and rallied approaching last, stayed on well to lead on line, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Jul '10 beating Melon Delta (10-12) by shd, 14 ran.
Buck Breeze (IRE) 5-1 (10-4) Led and clear for much, reduced lead and joined from 3 out, headed closing stages and soon dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Snow Spell (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Feb.
On My Own (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Prominent, keen hold and led 5th, stretched on approaching last, stayed on well, won at Navan 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) sft in Feb beating Sean Airgead (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Seventy Three (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from early straight, 11th of 19, 27l behind Colls Corner (11-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Feb.
Sarsfields Legend (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) In rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, finished 5th and placed 4th, 4th of 9, 25l behind Clashnabrook (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares nov hcp hdl 0-100 in Feb.
Drishogue Boy (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 9th 4 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 20, 18l behind Terminal (11-8) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Maid Of Malabar (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 3 out and no extra approaching straight, weakened, 14th of 18, 44l behind Catleen (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Feb.
Treat Yourself (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no threat in straight, 14th of 24, 38l behind Bat Masterson (10-13) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Tequila Lord (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 6th 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 22l behind Good Fella (11-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116.
Rowanville Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 23l behind Cool Article (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Offside Rule (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching 3 out, soon lost place and no extra, 8th of 11, 48l behind Firebird Flyer (10-8) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Cloch Mor (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Prominent, 2nd 5 out, no extra next, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Fiery Oscar (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Bad Cigar (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Led, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Ut De Sivola (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Mount Welcome (IRE) 7-2fav (11-4) In rear, progress 3 out, led before next where slight mistake, looked in control when fell last, in a race won by Red Memo (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Feb, 10 ran.
Fairymount Lord (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 13, 24l behind Star Of Aragon (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Dec.
Kai Li (FR) 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, in touch when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 13l behind Le Corvee (10-11) at Towcester 2m clm hdl (5) gf in May.
Dosco's Dream (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out without troubling leaders, 5th of 16, 10l behind Knockmehill Lady (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
