prominent in chasing group, weakened 4 out and pulled up after next
prominent in chasing group, closer 2nd approaching 3 out, dropped to 5th approaching straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, closed from 3 out, 3rd before straight, led under pressure approaching last, strongly pressed run-in, stayed on well, heded on line
rear of mid-division for most, no impression approaching straight
towards rear, progress into 4th before straight, challenged and every chance when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
soon chased leaders, no impression under pressure approaching straight
in rear, progress under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, improved to lead before straight, joined before 2 out, soon headed and no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 6th before straight, soon no impression
soon mid-division, no impression under pressure from before straight
prominent, struggling from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace under pressure
led and clear, reduced lead 6 out, went on again approaching 4 out, reduced lead again before next, headed before straight, on terms again before 2 out, soon headed and no impression in 3rd, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, no impression under pressure from after 3 out
towards rear for most, no impression 3 out
soon mid-division, closer in 5th before straight, challenged under pressure on stands rail run-in, stayed on well to lead on line
Another very tough handicap for punters to unravel but Charles Byrnes appears to have found an ideal opportunity for BIDEFORD LEGEND. Still a relative youngster he won a handicap over fences in very good style at Killarney last month and, though still a maiden over hurdles, he's on a 15lb lower mark despite having some very useful form. Red Tiger found 2m4f too short last time after a much better run over today's trip and though King Of Redfield has only won once in 17 starts over timber he's generally thereabouts from around this mark and can get involved. Gala Dancer should also go well as he was having his first start since October when a very good third to Sensational Sema at Killarney last month and has plenty of improvement in him. Corrick Bridge is another to consider after his excellent third at Punchestown while winning point-to-pointer Tico should be suited by this trip after a couple of fine recent runs over shorter.
Snowy Morning (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Salsify (11-9) at Punchestown 3m 1f hts chs gd in May, 18 ran.
Caim Hill (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, blundered 7th, no extra 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Bideford Legend (9-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd in May, 11 ran.
Bideford Legend (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Soon mid-division, progress into 4th 4 out, 3rd before straight, led 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, eased run-in, easily, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd in May beating Armaramak (9-12) by 8l, 11 ran.
Bruach Na Mara (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 14th of 24, well behind Kerb Appeal (11-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gs in May.
Define (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway into moderate 4th and no impression under pressure straight, 3rd and kept on without threatening from last, 3rd of 24, 7l behind Kerb Appeal (11-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gs in May.
Dream Champion 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened, last of 16, well behind Marlay Park (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
Red Tiger 12-1 (11-1) Towards rear, went moderate 10th early straight, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 25, 25l behind Oneeightofamile (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Sebadee (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression from before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Chino Valdes (10-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Wise Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, progress into 5th into straight, 3rd 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 5l behind Sensational Sema (11-0) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in May.
O Fortuna (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression in 8th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 17l behind Nearest The Pin (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Apr.
Gala Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd into straight, struggling from before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 5l behind Sensational Sema (11-0) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in May.
King Of Redfield (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Attempted to make all and jumped well, ridden before straight, joined 2 out, soon headed and no impression from before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 6l behind No One Tells Me (10-12) at Tipperary 3m hdl gd.
Brownpolish 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd after 4 out, no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Datokepe (11-4) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gf in May.
Corrick Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway in 8th after 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, kept on to close 4th last, left 3rd, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 23, 2l behind Representing (10-11) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
Abbey Glen (IRE) 4-1fav (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th after 4 out, improved in 4th entering straight, challenged 2 out, soon ridden to lead and strongly pressed, kept on well from before last, won at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr beating Kellystown Jack (11-6) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.
Tico (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Towards rear early, closer in mid-division from 5 out, 8th 3 out, moderate 6th under pressure straight, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Lucky Spring (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gf in May.
Without The Bop (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Prominent, not fluent 3rd, no impression from before last, 6th of 25, 8l behind Kitty's Lord (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Rockers Field (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 14, 25l behind Our Eric (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Johnny Two Keys (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden into 11th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 10th of 20, 20l behind Lascalahall (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Apr.
Caribbean Sea 25-1 (11-2) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge after 4 out, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure, strong pressed run-in, all out, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl gf in Apr beating Akatara (10-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cottage Star (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, brought down 5th, in a race won by Minella Clonmel (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr, 20 ran.
