chased leaders, pecked 4th, 4th from 7th, close up from 8th, gained narrow lead from 3 out, joined into straight, led again before 2 out, soon clear, reduced lead but stayed on well run-in
close up, slight mistake 4th, a little keen, 3rd from 7th, not fluent 8th, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out
soon led, joined 4th, headed before 5th, bad mistake 6th, soon dropped to rear, mistake next, soon pulled up
held up, slightly slow 3rd, 8th from 7th, impeded 4 out, tracked leaders next, 3rd 2 out and impeded, 2nd from last, kept on without getting to winner
held up, 7th from 7th, mistake 3 out, soon no impression, no extra and eased approaching straight
close up, on terms 4th, slight mistake 7th, slow jump 8th and joined, narrowly headed from 3 out, dropped to 5th 2 out, 4th at last, 3rd run-in, kept on same pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, soon raced in 5th, prominent 9th where slight mistake, mistakes 4 out and 3 out, soon pushed along, 6th 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, 6th from 7th, slight mistake 5 out, not fluent 4 out, tracked leaders next, soon pushed along, 7th 2 out, no extra
close up, slightly slow 2nd and 3rd, on terms 8th, headed and under pressure from 3 out, challenged again into straight and on terms, 2nd and mistake 2 out, 3rd from last, one pace in 4th run-in
in rear, slightly slow 1st and 2nd, reminders after 3rd, pushed along to close approaching straight, 4th and no impression 2 out, one pace
UP SLUGGARH missed a good opportunity through abandonment during the week and can gain compensation here. He was having only his fourth start over fences when running away with a handicap at Wexford and, though up 10lb, Ben Dalton's claim can see him to another victory. Georgie doesn't win very often but drying ground would be in his favour and a long absence shouldn't be a problem. The hunter chaser Finea has found his form and followed a victory at Downpatrick with an excellent run at Tipperary where he was in touch and holding every chance when falling at the second last. If none the worse he can get into the frame while Magical Mother only faded in the closing stages at Clonmel after her victory at Downpatrick.
Best Value (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, slow 5th and soon towards rear, pushed along halfway, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Up Sluggarh (9-8) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Up Sluggarh (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd halfway, closed on leader 4 out, challenged next, led before 2 out, ridden clear before last, eased down run-in, won at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs gd in Apr beating Snooze (11-7) by 11l, 10 ran.
Ivy Glen (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Chased leader, not fluent 3rd, 4th with a circuit to race, lost place after 8th, no impression from before 3 out,, 9th of 14, well behind Mallards In Flight (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Apr.
Diamond Dame (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Held up, a little keen, pecked slightly 3 out, soon no impression chasing leaders, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Flaxen Flare (11-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase.
Magical Mother (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Led, joined before 6th and briefly headed, regained lead after 7th where not fluent, went a few lengths clear after 8th, mistake 9th, ridden and headed before 2 out where mistake, soon no extra,, 4th of 14, 12l behind Mallards In Flight (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Apr.
Monelissio (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up, 13th early, reminders from 8th, no danger when not fluent 5 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Le Grand Chene (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp chs 0-102, 15 ran.
Finea (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, moderate 6th at 8th, closed 3 out, 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Final Gift (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 sft, 13 ran.
Georgie 4-1fav (9-13) Towards rear, some progress and left 5th 2 out, ridden to 3rd after last, no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Valours Minion (9-10) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs gd in Oct.
Strange Ways (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 7th, moderate 6th at 8th, soon dropped to last, behind when jumped right and not fluent 10th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Boxing Along (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chase in Mar, 7 ran.
Steady Ed (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Prominent early and chased leaders, dropped towards rear 6th, ridden and weakened before 13th, pulled up after 13th, in a race won by Glen Ode (10-11) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-102 in Jan, 9 ran.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) In rear, went moderate 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 12l behind Crown Theatre (11-7) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs.
West Council (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Mid-division, pushed along after 6th, 7th with a circuit to race, mistake 9th and lost position, no impression from before 3 out,, 12th of 14, well behind Mallards In Flight (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Apr.
