led, not fluent 4th, ridden and joined 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, bumped at 1st, 5th on outer 3 out, soon pushed along, went 4th and ridden next, improved to lead after last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden next, headed before last, no extra run-in
in rear, not fluent at 1st, ridden 5 out, no impression
always behind, mistakes 2nd and 3rd, trailing 4 out, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, slightly hampered at 1st, 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, led before last, strongly pressed when mistake at last, soon headed, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, bumped at 1st, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division, jumped right at 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, slight mistakes 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 4th and ridden 3 out, 5th next, kept on one paced from last
in rear, ridden 5 out, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division, mistake 5th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always towards rear, weakened 5 out, trailing when slow jump next, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression
High Stratos won a Punchestown bumper in May but has only raced twice subsequently and has a long absence to overcome. Master Ruffit stayed on at one pace when third to Mike McCann on this track and the longer trip should be in his favour but Speed Demon followed an excellent run here in January with a disappointing effort at Thurles. PACK THE PUNCH (NAP) has yet to tackle heavy conditions but was in good form against useful opposition on quicker ground at the backend of last year and if handling the surface looks the one to be on. Ballycahane has run two very good races over slightly shorter here and he's another threat if he goes on the ground.
Ballycahane (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 5th and joined when not fluent next, pushed along before straight, headed before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Aengus (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Cornahilt Joe (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, fell 6th, in a race won by Captain Von Trappe (11-12) at Naas 3m mdn hdl, 10 ran.
High Stratos 10-3 (11-12) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th and no impression from before straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 24, 31l behind Fourni (11-5) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Master Ruffit (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, ridden in 4th 3 out, went moderate 3rd again next, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Mike McCann (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Mr Jaggers (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 4 out, 8th of 15, well behind Goulane Chosen (11-1) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Feb.
Raw Deal (IRE) Germano gelding out of Millie's Pride.
Speed Demon (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd run-in, 4th of 15, 25l behind Goulane Chosen (11-1) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Feb.
The Higler (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, 6th from 3rd, not fluent 6th, under pressure before straight, soon no extra, 12th of 19, 47l behind Wildebeest (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Daydream Island (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, moderate 6th approaching 3 out, 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 22l behind Total Recall (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Pack The Punch (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Tracked leader, jumped right 5th, 2nd halfway, disputed and mistake 2 out, headed early straight and no impression in 4th when jumped right last, no extra, 4th of 8, 11l behind Identity Thief (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Vincent (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear, jumped right 2nd, jumped big 3rd, pushed along 6th, soon detached, eased approaching 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind After Aspen (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Ceithre Delta (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Ww, prog to ldrs 3out, eff 2out, not get to wnr, lft 2nd last, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Super Day (12-0) at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp gd in Apr '11.
Doorstep (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Soon led at slow pace, headed 3f out, no extra straight, last of 10, 43l behind Pharney Lady (11-0) at Limerick 2m NH flat gd in Jul '11.
Jo Go (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st, behind and not fluent 9th, no danger,, 10th of 12, well behind Oscar Knight (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
