mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 2nd 3 out, ridden before next, no extra in 4th 2 out, weakened
mid-division, headway in 7th 4 out, ridden into 5th before 2 out, no extra 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, improved to lead approaching 6th, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
led, mistake 5th, headed approaching next, 6th 5 out, soon no extra and lost place, kept on one pace from before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th after 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway in 9th after 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders early, ridden in 8th halfway, soon weakened and pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway in 10th after 3 out, ridden into 8th 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
held up towards rear, headway in 10th 4 out, 7th next, ridden in 6th before 2 out, kept on same pace in 5th last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to 2nd and challenged 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well run-in
rear of mid-division for most, ridden in 9th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
This is for horses that have not run more than twice over hurdles so there is very little form to go on. SPENCER'S HILL was in cracking form at this time a year ago in bumpers and scored at Downpatrick on fast ground. There are no signs so far that he has taken to hurdling but he won't find many worse races. Trumph Card finished 20 lengths fifth behind Cass Bligh at Gowran in early March - not the greatest of runs but in the context of this event not a bad performance either. Winning point-to-pointer Lottoshan has shown ability in bumpers but she's another who has found problems when facing hurdles.
Multicultural 25-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 9th of 14, 41l behind Quiet Word (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in Apr.
Spencer's Hill (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up, headway on outer 4 out, 5th approaching next, 7th and no extra before 2 out, weakened, 17th of 25, well behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Apr.
Drumbaragh House (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 6th 5f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 3f out, 7th of 11, 31l behind Acey (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f N H flat in Mar.
Dukelow (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Farmaland (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Foritsa (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Led, headed 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, last of 24, well behind Kauto Relko (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Giant O Murchu (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, weakened before next, 13th of 19, well behind Western Rose (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Aug '08.
How Busy Is He (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Ld & clr until 3l adv bef 3out, hdd aftr 2out & qckly btn, wknd in 4th well bef last, 5th of 11, 22l behind Merry In Moscow (12-0) at Bandon 3m ire ptp in Feb.
Reality Dose (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear for most, no extra after 4 out, 11th of 12, well behind Got Attitude (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m beg chase sft in Mar.
Toomes Return (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, some late headway straight, never a factor, 9th of 20, well behind Lady Roberta (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar.
Trumph Card (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 18, 48l behind Cheer Up (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Turnonthegas (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Pr early, wknd 4out, sn no impress, 7th of 15, 23l behind Subaroo Blue (12-0) at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar.
Up Town Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear for most, some late headway, never a factor, 9th of 18, 31l behind Cheer Up (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Lottoshan (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 14th of 16, well behind Printing Copper (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hdl sft in Oct.
Maid Of Steel (IRE) Craigsteel mare out of Tikigold.
Rickie Star (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Held up, progress into 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 7th of 15, 34l behind Gerbera (11-4) at Tramore 2m 6yo mdn hdl gf in May '09.
Wheres Harry (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 11th of 16, well behind Coonagh Cross (11-2) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
Cahercailin (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 7th of 12, 37l behind American Job (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Duncan Mac (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders in 5th, moderate 7th halfway, no extra approaching straight, 12th of 18, well behind Quinola Des Obeaux (11-10) at Limerick 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Accord Aris (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4f out, 5th of 11, 36l behind Kerb Appeal (11-12) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.