soon led, pressed at 4th, headed before 2 out, pushed along to lead after 2 out, disputed before last, led narrowly at last, ridden run-in, headed closing stages
towards rear, progress before 3rd, 4th after 4 out, lost place 2 out, soon under pressure, weakened before last where slight mistake
rear of mid-division, 8th after 4 out, progress 2 out where not fluent, soon under pressure, no extra before last
mid-division, dropped to 11th after 4 out, weakened after 2 out, jumped left at last
rear of mid-division, 9th after 4 out, under pressure after 2 out, no extra before last where slight mistake
mid-division, slight mistake at 2nd, dropped to 12th after 4 out, weakened after 2 out, not fluent at last
in touch, headway before 3rd, niggled along in 5th after 4 out, lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
rear, progress to 7th after 4 out, no impression after 2 out, no extra before last
tracked leader, 3rd after 4 out, under pressure after 2 out, ridden and dropped to 5th before last, no extra
in touch, lost place before 4 out, 10th after 4 out, progress after 2 out, ridden in 6th before last, no extra run-in
in rear, slightly detached after 5th, 13th after 4 out, stayed on after 2 out, headway to 3rd at last, switched left run-in, kept on well to lead closing stages
prominent, not fluent at 1st, closed at 4th, led before 2 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, disputed before last, headed at last where pecked badly and lost place, weakened
chased leader, 6th after 4 out, headway 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last where dropped to 4th and not fluent, soon kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
towards rear, dropped to rear and under pressure after 7th, weakened before 3 out, never a factor
Kilkeaskins First has won four times over hurdles, including here, and went close to losing his maiden tag over fences on his penultimate start. Hell On Earth is 0-17 and finished five lengths behind the veteran Princely Conn at Clonmel last month. He's no better off with Tom Mullins' charge though should be better suited by the longer trip. Trumps Ace is consistent enough and can get involved though could do with some rain unlike THEGOAHEADMAN. Jessica Harrington's charge produced easily his best run to date over fences on good to yielding ground at Fairyhouse where he may have won but for a bad mistake at the last.
Thegoaheadman (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Led, reminder 1st, joined 7th, regained lead 9th, ridden clear after 2 out, reduced advantage and pressed when bad mistake last and rider lost irons, headed inside final furlong, kept on in 2nd close home, 3rd at line, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Optical Confusion (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Bilbo Bagins (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, pushed along at 6th, 10th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression, 6th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Optical Confusion (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Allardyce 17-2 (10-5) Chased leaders, 4th at 8th, slight mistake next, slightly hampered 4 out, ridden and dropped to rear approaching straight, no extra, 6th of 7, 36l behind Midnight Maestro (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Calicojack (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Not fluent 1st, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, soon 4th, not fluent 8th, not fluent final fence jumped, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 36 3/4l behind Fag An Bealach (11-6) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Fenlon's Hill (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Optical Confusion (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Princely Conn (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th 5 out, mistake 4 out and not fluent next, closed approaching straight, ridden in 2nd when not fluent 2 out, challenged at last, stayed on well under pressure to lead final strides, won at Clonmel 2m sft in Mar beating Half Shot (12-0) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Trumps Ace (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, slightly slow 4th, slightly impeded 7th, slow jump 8th, soon raced in 9th, chased principals and kept on same pace without threatening straight, 4th of 12, 8l behind Springfield Lodge (9-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Definite Soldier (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Held up, moderate 6th after 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 27 3/4l behind Discordantly (11-6) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Full Of Zandre (FR) 250-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 11, dist behind Monkfish (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Rear, 12th before 7th, no headway, never a factor, 12th of 14, dist behind Getaday (11-3) at Thurles 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Soi Cowboy 25-1 (12-0) Held up detached in rear, pushed along and some progress 4 out, closing in 7th and going okay when fell next, at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Hell On Earth (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, slow at 2nd, 3rd 5 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Princely Conn (12-0) at Clonmel 2m sft in Mar.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Waited with, mistake 1st, 11th after 8th, slight mistake 5 out, no impression approaching straight, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Kruzhlinin (10-10) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Hidden Dilemma (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Close up, pushed along 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 6th of 9, 36 1/2l behind Storm Nelson (11-11) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Sidetracked 18-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, 8th after 8th, under pressure from 4 out, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, weakened, 10th of 14, dist behind Spancil Hill (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Mullaghmurphy Blue (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, 5th approaching 3 out, travelling well in 4th before next, pushed along before last, ridden and went 2nd final 150 yards, pressed winner final 100 yards, held, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Springfield Lodge (10-7) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Rolling Revenge (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Waited with, 13th after 8th, closed 4 out, pushed along from 3 out, one pace from before next, 8th of 14, 22l behind Spancil Hill (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
