held up, impeded 3rd, 22nd at 8th, hampered 3 out, kept on
tracked leaders, 4th at 8th, 2nd 4 out, 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on
held up, badly hampered 3rd, tended to jump left, 18th at 8th, one pace from after 4 out
soon mid-division, 14th at 8th, mistake 5 out, no extra from before 3 out
soon chased leaders, 9th at 8th, closer order 5 out, no extra from before 2 out
prominent, 3rd at 8th, chasing leaders when brought down 3 out
soon mid-division, 11th at 8th, kept on same pace from after 3 out
held up, badly hampered 3rd, 16th at 8th, progress from before 4 out, 2nd when switched right between last 2, kept on run-in without matching winner
soon mid-division, 13th at 8th, no impression when impeded 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
brought down 3rd
held up, 17th at 8th, one pace from before 3 out
towards rear, hampered 3rd, last at 8th, no impression from 5 out, detached before 4 out, pulled up 3 out
held up, 19th at 8th, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off
soon chased leaders, 7th at 8th, still chasing leaders when fell 3 out
towards rear and bad mistake 1st, 21st at 8th, one pace from after 4 out
soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th at 8th, slight mistakes 10th and 6 out, 4th and no impression when not fluent 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, 6th at 8th, 3rd 2 out and no impression, stayed on well without getting to 1st 2 run-in
soon mid-division, 12th at 8th, under pressure from 5 out, no impression when impeded 3 out, one pace
soon chased leaders, 8th at 8th, no extra from before 2 out
close up and disputed lead early, bumped 3rd, soon headed, prominent, 2nd at 8th, no extra from before 3 out
close up when jumped left and bumped rival 3rd, soon fell
towards rear, 20th at 8th, under pressure from 5 out, went 7th 2 out and no impression, kept on
soon mid-division, 10th at 8th, 5th 2 out and no impression, one pace
led and disputed early, led 4th, pressed and jumped left 3 out, jumped left 2 out and mistake, asserted from before last where left again, stayed on well run-in
soon mid-division, hampered at 3rd, 15th at 8th, slightly impeded 3 out, no extra and pulled up before last
Noel Meade has four entered in this ultra-tough handicap. The once high-class Pandorama is incredibly well weighted if anywhere near his best though his Grade 1 victories were a long time ago. Benemeade is still a novice and this is a searching test while Thomond will be making his handicap debut and was beaten a long way when racing over this trip for the first time at Wexford. BOSE IKARD looks the best of the Meade quartet and is handed the vote. He ran a rock-solid race in the Munster National at Limerick last time and is still well enough weighted to get into the action. Ruby Walsh was on board last time but is claimed for Dogora, who didn't quite hit the heights over fences last season but should have some progress in him. Living Next Door may have been unlucky when falling at the last in this a year ago as he was throwing down a challenge. He can take care of third-placed Colbert Station and could provide the main threat. Groody Hill looked potentially a top staying handicapper in 2011 and hasn't had much racing subsequently so a recent victory over hurdles should have put him spot-on.
Colbert Station (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slow 7th, ridden 6 out, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Orpheus Valley (10-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs in Apr, 15 ran.
My Murphy (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Shutthefrontdoor (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs (1) in Apr, 26 ran.
He'llberemembered (IRE) 5-4 (11-1) Held up behind leaders, not fluent 6th, moderate 3rd when not fluent 5 out, jumped slightly left 4 out but closed, 2nd approaching straight, on terms 2 out, soon led, pressed from before last, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Thurles 2m 6f hdl gd in Oct beating Moonshine Lad (11-6) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Chicago Grey (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In rear, not fluent 5th, mistake 15th, effort after 18th, mistake and no impression 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Sam Winner (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m 3f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft, 14 ran.
Dogora (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, headed 3 out, soon weakening when short of room, pulled up between last 2, in a race won by Some Tikket (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov hcp chs sft in Apr, 13 ran.
Lion Na Bearnai (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra approaching last, weakened, 11th of 26, 25l behind Shutthefrontdoor (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs (1) in Apr.
Pandorama (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, ridden in 5th early straight and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 11l behind Tammys Hill (12-0) at Leopardstown 3m hts chs in Feb.
Owega Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, 6th 4 out, 7th on outer 2 out, no extra after last, 8th of 11, 20l behind Give Me A Break (10-8) at Naas 2m 4f hcap hdle Grd C.
Black Benny (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and progress on inner entering straight, soon led, kept on well under pressure closing stages, all out close home, won at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs in Oct beating Rogue Angel (11-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Rogue Angel (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge entering straight, 2nd and kept on closing stages, just held, 2nd of 8, nk behind Black Benny (11-4) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs in Oct.
Living Next Door (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Towards rear, not fluent 1st, 10th halfway, ridden after 3 out and no impression from before next, kept on same pace run-in, 7th of 13, 18l behind Harvey Logan (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl sft.
Like Your Style (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear, not fluent 1st, in rear halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden, no impression before next, 10th of 13, 34l behind Harvey Logan (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl sft.
Rough Justice (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, 4th and slight mistake 4 out, 3rd and no extra after 2 out, 3rd of 7, 17l behind Indevan (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f nov chs (1) in Oct.
Rye Martini (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Led and disputed, headed 8th, mistake 5 out, slightly hampered 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, under pressure in 5th when left 3rd and badly hampered 2 out, soon no impression leaders, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 19l behind Leish Oscar (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft in Dec.
Benemeade (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, headed and not fluent 2 out, dropped to 5th from last, no extra, 5th of 7, 11l behind Band Of Blood (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f nov chs in Oct.
Nearly Nama'd (IRE) 4-9fav (11-2) Led, slight mistake 3rd, slipped on bend after 6th, mistake and headed 7th, not fluent next, led entering straight, ridden from 2 out, stayed on well from last, won at Navan 2m 4f chs gf in Sep beating Theatre Mill (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 3 ran.
Groody Hill (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, 10th 3 out, headway and ridden entering straight, went 3rd 2 out, 2nd before last, stayed on well run-in, led line, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 beating Bearly Legal (11-0) by shd, 16 ran.
Subtle Ben (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, 4th after next, slow jump 7 out, soon towards rear, under pressure from 5 out, last 4 out, 6th before straight, no extra from before 3 out, 6th of 7, 30l behind Band Of Blood (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f nov chs in Oct.
Bose Ikard (IRE) 11-4fav (10-3) Mid-division early, soon held up towards rear, progress into 9th 3 out, ridden in 4th before straight, 3rd 2 out, kept on run-in, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Shanpallas (11-8) at Limerick 3m hcap ch gd in Oct.
Shamiran (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 1st and chased leader, disputed briefly before 6 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 11l behind Battling Boru (10-5) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl in Oct.
Thomond (IRE) 2-1fav (10-9) Led, joined from 9th, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon no impression on easy winner, remote 2nd when eased before last, 2nd of 4, 39l behind Seefood (10-13) at Wexford 3m 1f lst chs (1) gd in Oct.
Vasco Du Mee (FR) 8-11fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 12th, mistake 6 out, mistake 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 3, 11l behind Ballyben (10-3) at Ayr 3m 1f nov hcap ch (3) gs.
Back Off Mate (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden into 7th before straight, stayed on into 4th 2 out, closer last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 16, 2l behind Shanpallas (11-8) at Limerick 3m hcap ch gd in Oct.
Balbriggan (IRE) 4-9fav (11-5) With leader, led 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft beating Northside Prince (10-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
Wrong Turn (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Not fluent 1st, soon well behind in rear, pushed along 4 out, no danger after, left 3rd from 2 out, 3rd of 4, 29l behind Lucky Bridle (11-7) at Limerick 2m hdl.
More Madness (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Prominent, on terms briefly from 4 out, lost place from before straight, soon no extra, 9th of 15, 45l behind Burning Issues (11-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Dushrembrandt (IRE) 9-2fav (10-0) Chased leaders, 7th after 3rd, pushed along briefly after 12th, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, chased winner and no impression from 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 17, 10l behind Vics Canvas (10-4) at Cork 3m 4f hcap ch sft.
