mid-division, poor 6th approaching straight, kept on without threatening
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear, mistake 5th, soon no danger
chased leaders, closed approaching straight, soon 2nd travelling best, led 2 out, clear last, stayed on well run-in, easily
mid-division, moderate 7th 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, moderate 3rd for much, no extra from before straight
rear of mid-division, no danger and kept on without threatening from 3 out
towards rear, mistake 2nd, never a factor, tailed off
chased leaders early, not fluent 6th, no extra 5 out
led early, clear of remainder with 2nd, headed 3rd, led again before straight, headed 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure
chased leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, struggling when not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leader, clear of remainder, led 3rd, soon clear by himself, not fluent jumping, no extra and headed before straight, weakened
never better than mid-division
Shannon Spirit and HARPSY CORD are the obvious form picks and look difficult to separate. The latter gained a debut success in a Thurles bumper before finishing down the field in last year's Festival Bumper at Cheltenham. He has done well over hurdles and his second to The Pier back at Thurles in January was an excellent run. He looks certain to lose his maiden tag before long but may find Harpsy Cord too strong for him at this stage. Jim Dreaper's point-to-point winner has come up against very strong opposition on both starts over timber, finishing runner-up to the classy So Young at Leopardstown and a close third to Raptor and subsequent winner Westmeath at Punchestown. He looks destined for bigger things and this is an ideal stepping stone. I'lltelimar King showed promise at Navan last month and can run into a place.
About The House (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, well behind Domination (10-9) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Benbo Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 18th of 25, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Garraheen Chief (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Lord Gale (11-13) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Harpsy Cord (IRE) 15-8fav (11-9) Always prominent, 2nd from 5 out, led 2 out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, narrowly headed straight, no extra from last last, 3rd of 21, 3 1/2l behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in Jan.
Hevelius 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Celtic Folklore (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb, 18 ran.
I'lltelimar King (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway early straight, moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, 4th of 25, 16l behind Final Victory (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Lannigans Tower (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Never a factor, tailed off, 14th of 20, well behind Last Instalment (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Lash It On (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 18, well behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Mabuya (UAE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division in outer, 10th 3 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 29l behind Four Commanders (11-4) at Thurles 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Mickeymorgan (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Ld/dsp until 3rd aftr 7th, still cl 4th 6out, wknd 5out & to when pu bef 4out, in a race won by Rossmore Lad (12-0) at Aghabullogue 3m ire ptp gd in Jan, 18 ran.
Oh Em Gee (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, lost place halfway, weakened towards rear, 19th of 20, well behind Bagber (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Rockshandy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 25, 42l behind Final Victory (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Scavenger Lad (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, 46l behind Ruler Of All (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Shannon Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on leader when left in front at last, strongly pressed run-in, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Sir Loujay (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, weakened after 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Byeforthepresent (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f 4yo mdn stks gd in May.
Tide Runner 50-1 (11-0) In rear, some modest late headway, 14th of 21, 33l behind Wandering Aengus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf gd in Oct.
Swordmaster 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened, 16th of 20, 35l behind Bagber (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Warning Sound 33-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 16, well behind Ainm Spartacus (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Bobleeswagger (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Rr til fell 7th, in a race won by Lynx For Now (12-0) at Tinahely 3m ire ptp sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Saint Breiz (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leader on inner, 2nd halfway, driven along 3 out, no extra after next, 8th of 25, 18l behind Final Victory (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Formal Bid (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, kept on one pace in straight without threatening leaders, 8th of 25, 11l behind Gamede (11-2) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
