in rear and detached, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 9th, went poor 7th after 3 out, one pace
soon chased leaders, 5th after 6th, went 3rd approaching straight, 2nd from 2 out travelling smoothly, pushed out to lead run-in, stayed on well, comfortably
held up, 8th after 6th, no impression 8th, kept on same pace from 3 out
led, soon clear, slightly reduced lead from 4th and advantage diminished approaching 3 out, soon joined, headed approaching 2 out where not fluent, no extra approaching last
held up, 7th after 6th, moderate 6th and no impression before straight, weakened
prominent, soon 3rd, slight mistake 8th, dropped to 5th before straight, weakened
chased leaders, 4th after 6th, pushed along 8th, soon under pressure, no impression approaching 3 out, soon dropped to last and no extra
soon mid-division, 6th after 6th, slight mistake 7th, slight mistake 3 out, went 4th before straight, no impression before 2 out, moderate 3rd run-in, one pace
BOBBIE'S DIAMOND has shown very little over timber but appeared to produce massive improvement when runner-up over fences at Fairyhouse last time. If transferring that form back over hurdles he'll be difficult to beat. Pakman has never raced beyond the minimum trip but his overall form, including in a handicap last time, gives him an obvious chance. Paper Lantern looked to be on the upgrade after a couple of good runs at around this trip and probably found three miles on heavy going testing his stamina at Cork last month. Noel Meade's newcomer Executive Decision makes a belated debut at the age of eight while winning point-to-pointer Tara Gig is one to keep an eye on in the market as he has an excellent pedigree.
Be My Vinnie (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear well off pace, never a factor, remote 6th halfway, no impression 4f out, tailed off, 5th of 8, dist behind Prince D'aubrelle (12-3) at Tipperary 2m gd in Oct.
Bobbie's Diamond (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, 3rd 3 out, pushed along next, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Mr Diablo (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Yielding in Mar.
Clonbrock (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slow jump 3rd, no danger when slight mistake 3 out, 9th of 14, dist behind Be The Hero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Eight Chimes (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Led, joined approaching straight, soon headed, weakened from before 3 out, not fluent last, tailed off, 9th of 11, 16l behind General Principle (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Executive Decision (IRE) Turgeon gelding out of Thalie Eria.
Loch Luatha (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up, remote 11th at 4th, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Pakman 16-1 (11-2) Raced in 4th early, moderate 3rd approaching straight, closed and slight mistake on inner 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Paper Lantern (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up, progress into 4th after 9th, slight mistake 5 out and ridden, left 3rd 4 out, no impression before straight, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 30l behind Inch Rise (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Mar.
Tara Gig (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Alw pr, cl 3rd & lft 2nd 2out, eff to chall last & ko best, won at Ballingarry 3m mdn gd in Jun beating Blackmill (11-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
Sandycove Island (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear, 8th at 3rd, progress to 6th approaching straight, 5th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leader, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 23 1/2l behind Hard To Call (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Apr.
