soon mid-division, ridden into 5th after 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
led, headed straight, 2nd after 2 out, soon no extra
prominent, keen hold, lost place after 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
mid-division best, 10th after 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, progress from before 3 out, ridden to challenge from after next, on terms last, led and stayed on best run-in
towards rear, ridden to go close 10th on inner when slipped up entering straight
towards rear, progress to chase leaders after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
mid-division, 8th after 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
keen hold early, always prominent, challenged under pressure and led straight, strongly pressed and joined last, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
chased leaders, 7th before 4 out, no extra from after next
prominent, 2nd after 3 out, lost place and kept on same pace from after next
towards rear, reminder 5th, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
mid-division, 11th 7 out, no extra from 3 out
prominent, ridden and weakened from after 4 out
mid-division, 12th 7 out, weakened before 3 out
mid-division, 10th 7 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out
mid-division, weakened from before 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
Two fine runs in similar company suggest BOLD PRESENT is ready to lose his maiden tag. His close second to Cochise at Punchestown last month was a fine effort and there is probably more to come. Ella Watson had little chance at the weights when sent to Ffos Las in February but did well to finish third and back off her correct mark can go close. Una Duce was beaten a long way by Kusadasi at Cork but still ran respectably and must be considered along with Barney King despite the latter facing a 9lbs hike for his Down Royal success.
Ball Of Blue (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Always prominent, 3rd 4 out, improved to lead briefly 2 out, 2nd under pressure last, kept on, 3rd of 20, 2l behind Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Dan George (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th at 9th, no impression from 4 out, weakened, 13th of 14, well behind Dulgodti Bob (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gs in Apr '09.
Barney King (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Keen hold, soon tracked leaders, 4th after 3 out travelling well, led on inner between last 2, stayed on best run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Mar beating Ragtime Lucy (10-11) by 2l, 20 ran.
Ella Watson (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Behind, headway 4 out, chased leaders before 3 out, stayed on into 3rd flat, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Tara Taylor (10-4) at Ffos Las 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
The Hoodoo Remains (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Prominent, 4th 5 out, led briefly next, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, 4th and kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Quarryfield Lass (11-3) at Limerick 2m 6f Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) sft in Jan.
Una Duce (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 6th approaching straight, went moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 30l behind Kusadasi (10-13) at Cork 2m 4f Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Mar.
Meadows Thyne (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, progress after 3 out, moderate 8th after 2 out, one pace, 9th of 22, 20l behind Colbert Station (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Jan.
Stress (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division best, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 12, 33l behind Hidden Crack (11-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
Bold Present (IRE) 11-2fav (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway in 7th after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on to 2nd last, no impression leader run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Cochise (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Heroes Square (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, progress 5 out, 6th after 4 out, 4th 2 out, 3rd and closed on leaders last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ten Fires (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Feb.
Caffeine Craze (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, close up from before halfway, 3rd before 5 out, improved to lead after 4 out, mistake and headed 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Cochise (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Glens Ruby (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place and no extra from 3 out, 11th of 18, 42l behind Rossdara (10-9) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Clifton Pier (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Led and disputed, headed after 4 out, ridden to regain lead 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 4l behind Cochise (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Supreme Article (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Hellyhunter (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Topofdemornintou (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, ridden along from 5th, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Final Question (11-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-123 hvy, 12 ran.
Ballymore Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always behind, 13th of 18, well behind All The Eights (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Bronx Boy (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway in 9th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, stayed on to 4th last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 22, 11l behind Hold Em Cowboy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Feb.
Flamenco Prince 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 17, well behind Ring Street Roller (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Glenda King (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Cochise (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar, 18 ran.
Locky (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, last of 18, well behind Seefin Dancer (10-4) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Aug.
El Tuco (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Towards rear, kept on one pace from 3 out, 7th of 20, 29l behind Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Back And Firth (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Hello Kitty (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gf in Sep, 15 ran.
Be My Allstar (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dr Doocey (11-2) at Cork 3m Mares Hunter Chase (5yo+) hvy, 16 ran.
