chased leaders, left 3rd after 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra in 5th after next
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway and left 2nd 5 out, ridden to challenge after 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace
tracked leader in 2nd, fell 5 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 3rd 3 out, ridden and tried to challenge after next, no impression from before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
rear of mid-division, never a factor, behind when pulled up after 4 out
in rear, slow 2nd, never a factor
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 10th halfway, moderate 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway into 8th before halfway, mistake 7th, pushed along in 5th 3 out, no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off
tracked leaders mainly 3rd, 3rd when fell 4 out
made all, jumped well, strongly pressed after 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened, well behind when pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden in 9th halfway, no threat from 4 out
SILVERHAND arrives at chasing a little late in life but he was a useful hurdler and Flat performer and showed that he'd lost none of his ability with a fine run in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham, his first start since last July. He's taken to make a winning start over fences though stablemate Aitmatov was better over timber and has been producing some fair efforts in decent company over fences. Cadspeed was a progressive hurdler who is gradually making his way over the bigger obstacles though he's been making mistakes and will need to jump better. Benash looks a big threat as, though he showed nothing in two runs over fences, he ran his best race for a very long time when runner-up to Snap Tie at the Punchestown Festival.
Aitmatov (GER) 7-1 (11-12) Settled in rear of mid-division on outer, 7th 5 out, no extra when left 5th and hampered 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 28l behind Soll (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Benash (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway into close 6th 2 out, went 2nd and ridden entering straight, closed on leader at last, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 25, 2l behind Snap Tie (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gs in Apr.
Cadspeed (FR) 10-3fav (11-12) Prominent, on terms 5 out, soon led, joined before 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last where mistake, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 13l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gf in Apr.
Canaly (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no threat in straight, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 18, well behind Carrigmartin (10-11) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
Dancing Water 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, mistake 3 out, well beaten when blundered last, 7th of 8, 30l behind Pires (11-12) at Cork 2m beg chs gd in Apr.
Glenlo Abbey (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Close up and disputed lead, mistake 5 out, 4th next, soon no impression, unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Corskeagh Royale (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd, 14 ran.
Prince Of Forwards 33-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 12th of 24, well behind Whatever Jacksays (10-2) at Punchestown 3m Handicap Hurdle (95-130) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.
Schinkel (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Waited with towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from before 2 out, 5th of 13, 17l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gf in Apr.
Silverhand (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway on outside after 4 out, chased leaders next, soon driven and outpaced, left 4th last, kept on flat, 4th of 28, 6l behind Son Of Flicka (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Mar.
Urban Gale (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, moderate 4th after halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th after 4 out, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 22l behind Casey Top (9-13) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 in Jul '10.
Leblon (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Prominent, 3rd approaching 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 24l behind Alderwood (11-5) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Aug.
Prince Ludovic (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Made virtually all and jumped well, joined from 5th to 6th, joined after 3 out, ridden and led again 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Fine Presentation (11-1) by 4l, 11 ran.
Crooked Jack (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 8th 7 out, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 17, 46l behind Dizzy Rascal (10-8) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Hushagoose (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, fell 3 out, in a race won by Pontiac (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase in Mar, 15 ran.
Red Memo (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no danger and kept on from 6 out, 7th of 13, 44l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gf in Apr.
Theroadtocroker (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, soon no impression, pulled up before last, dismounted, lost action, in a race won by Gimli's Rock (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs, 13 ran.
Western Promise (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 8th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 7th of 12, 36l behind Fairymount Lord (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
