ARCTIC AMBITION (NAP) went up 9lb for scoring over fences at Thurles and connections attempted to take advantage of a 19lb lower mark over hurdles at Tramore but he was impeded and unseated three out when going well. Compensation awaits here with few of the opposition making appeal. The lightly-raced maiden Champ Royal has done better on testing ground while Makfils ran well on his debut for Peter Fahey at Cork though it's difficult seeing either concede weight to the selection. Spare Brakes has won around here but potential punters would need to forgive two poor runs in the spring. Macs Charm initiated a hat-trick when scoring over timber here in January and makes his debut over fences as does HA D'OR. A winning bumper in France, the latter was headed in the final strides by Flame Bearer in a Grade 2 novices' hurdle at Fairyhouse and Grade 1 entries over Christmas suggest he's well regarded. Marvel De Cerisy has already done it over fences having beaten a decent field at Punchestown though takes on classier rivals here. Hallowed Star made all to land a Galway beginners' chase by 19 lengths and was in touch when falling four out in a Punchestown Grade 2 but Gold Cup Bailly is taking on very much better company than when scoring at Wexford and Ayr. Dunboyne took advantage of heavy ground in a Gowran handicap so some rain would aid his cause.
Cocoplum (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 7th of 13, 33 1/2l behind Monbeg Park (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Golas Tiep (FR) 16-1 (12-0) Led, slight mistake 2nd, slight mistake 7th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened, 13th of 19, dist behind Jungle Prose (11-9) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Mary's Pride (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 3rd, under pressure after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 11th of 16, dist behind Boghlone Honey (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Memory Of Youth (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden and dropped to 11th 3 out, weakened, 20th of 22, 23l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ahead Of The Posse (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 7th 3 out, pushed along and no extra from next, 7th of 16, 32 3/4l behind Landrake (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Carrig Cathal 100-1 (12-4) Towards rear, 14th 4 out, pushed along and moderate late headway from 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 27 1/2l behind Carrig Carol (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Spare Brakes (IRE) 50-1 (11-13) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, slow 7th and reminder, soon detached and pulled up before 4 out, at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Makfils (FR) 11-2 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake at 2nd, 6th before 4th, slight mistake 4 out, soon 7th, effort after 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on to 3rd final strides, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 11 1/2l behind Ney (12-0) at Cork 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Champ Royal (FR) 10-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th entering straight, not fluent 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Marelly (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Bentham (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 22, 7l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Breezy Bell (GER) 80-1 (11-10) Mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 22, 17 1/4l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Chosen Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, squeezed up before 8th, ridden 3 out, no extra next, 13th of 22, dist behind Jungle Prose (12-0) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Imperial Kate (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, 12th and ridden 3 out, weakened, 18th of 22, 22 1/4l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Deux Par Deux (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, dropped to rear at 9th and ridden, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Alpha Male (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Siberian Star 66-1 (10-10) In rear, 15th after 6th, no impression, modest late headway, never on terms, 10th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Meetingofthewaters (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Kilkenny Star (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 3 out, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
Plain Or Battered (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Pushed along early and led, headed 3 out, soon pushed along and lost place entering straight, no extra when hampered by broken railing and fell 2 out, at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Elzoom (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 6th, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Carrigeen Konini (IRE) 250-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders and soon 2nd, raced keenly and not fluent jumping, disputed lead 5th and led halfway, joined 7th, pushed along and headed approaching straight, lost place and no extra, 7th of 12, 29l behind Kilbarry Chloe (10-13) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened, 11th of 22, 15 1/2l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Katlaur (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Red Lemonade (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Towards rear, moderate 13th after 6th, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Influential Lady (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Captain Lightfoot (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind Light Parade (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Gold Haven (IRE) 200-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 11th of 18, dist behind Joyeux Machin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Arctic Ambition (IRE) 4-11fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd when hampered and unseated rider 3 out, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
No Mor Isolation (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Raced in close 3rd on inside, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, weakened soon after 3 out, last of 4, 29l behind Made For You (11-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Brock Beauty (IRE) 250-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 14th of 20, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Rightful Mind 28-1 (10-8) Raced in rear and detached from 3rd, not fluent next, completely tailed off when pulled up before last, at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Different Strokes (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, progress on inner into 3rd approaching straight, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 16, dist behind Courting Vickie (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
