soon chased leaders, 7th over 6f out, kept on same pace from before straight
soon mid-division, 8th straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 9th over 6f out, kept on without threatening under pressure straight
waited with towards rear, good headway from 4f out, soon tracked leaders, 4th into straight, challenged from 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
prominent, lost place into straight, soon no extra
towards rear for most, no impression from before straight
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, improved into 7th straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
towards rear for most, no impression from before straight
chased leaders, improved to be close up into straight, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out
attempted to make all, joined from 4f out, headed into straight, kept on without matching leaders from over 1f out
prominent, keen hold, lost place from 4f out, no impression approaching straight
soon chased leaders, niggled along 5f out, ridden to challenge from over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
tracked leader, on terms from 4f out, in front into straight, pressed and stayed on well under pressure final furlong
Most of these are jumpers including Redera, who had an engagement at Navan last night. False Economy won over timber here in April and won on the level at Listowel a couple of weeks ago while Headford Flyer has been in winning form on the Flat and over fences. In A Nutshell is still only five and has plenty of decent form over hurdles so he's one to keep an eye on in the betting but Dearest Girl is probably flattered by her run behind False Economy at Listowel. Ballyhaunis has returned to hurdling after a very long break but is very well handicapped on the Flat if able to recapture his form though it's one at the other end of the weights, SKY PILOT, who should prove difficult to beat as he was in fine form during March, scoring at Dundalk and twice finishing runner-up, which suggests he can take this.
Ballyhaunis 11-2fav (11-3) Mid-division, progress under 4f out, soon slightly hampered, ridden to chase leaders before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 7l behind Admiral Barry (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 in Jul '10.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, driven along approaching straight and no threat from over 2f out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Louisville Lip (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 hvy.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inner, dropped towards rear and ridden approaching straight, no extra, 11th of 13, 11l behind Midnight Music (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 60-95 in Oct.
False Economy (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Waited with towards rear, closer in 4th into straight, 2nd over 1f out, challenged and gained narrow lead well inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gf beating Notable Graduate (11-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Headford Flyer (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden along approaching straight and dropped to 6th 2f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 16l behind Louisville Lip (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 hvy.
Deutschland (USA) 4-1 (9-5) Settled towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression from well over 1f out, 7th of 10, 6l behind Fantasy King (9-4) at Dundalk 2m hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Discovery Bay 12-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, some headway into 8th approaching straight, 6th and no impression on easy winner 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 9l behind Royal Diamond (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Domination 5-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden into 8th 3f out, no extra straight, 10th of 16, 20l behind Hidden Universe (8-13) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) In touch, 9th 6f out, 6th and smooth progress 4f out, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 3rd of 23, 7l behind Bright Horizon (8-7) at Curragh 2m ext hcp in Sep '10.
Whatuthink (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) In rear early, steady headway on inner to go 3rd over 4f out, ridden and dropped to rear approaching straight, no threat but kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Louisville Lip (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 hvy.
Dearest Girl (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Led, keen hold and soon clear, reduced lead into straight, headed and no extra from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind False Economy (10-9) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gf.
In A Nutshell (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Held up midivision, pushed along over 5f out, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Record Breaker (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Sky Pilot (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, led 1 1/2f out, soon headed, rallied and kept on well final furlong to press winner to line, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Run With The Wind (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 50-80 gd in Mar.
Star Power (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased clear leaders, moderate 5th halfway, much closer 5f out, 4th entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, eased when beaten final furlong, 15th of 19, 27l behind Minsk (8-9) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Redera (IRE) 7-2fav (8-1) Held up, pushed along entering straight, no extra from 2f out, 11th of 18, 17l behind Gimli's Rock (9-3) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun '11.
Steel Park (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 14, 6l behind Prince Of Fire (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Jan.
Knockcroghery (IRE) 12-1 (7-13) Soon led, ridden entering straight and headed 1f out, no impresion in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Louisville Lip (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 hvy.
