chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out
led, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra and weakening approaching next when hampered
rear of mid-division, headway in 10th 4 out, 4th 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden and headed last, kept on run-in, just held
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, moderate 9th after 2 out, 6th last, kept on same pace
never a factor
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close 3rd 3 out, ridden and no extra before next
towards rear, some late headway from before 2 out, never a danger
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, no extra
rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, 5th 3 out, challenged in 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well under pressure
rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden and weakened entering straight
never a factor
mid-division, headway 3 out, left 5th 2 out, ridden into 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out
held up towards rear, some late headway straight, no danger
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and lost place after 4 out, kept on one pace from before 2 out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened before 3 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace from next
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged in 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra before next where hampered
chased leaders, 10th halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway entering straight, 6th 3 out, ridden in 4th when fell 2 out
mid-division best, no impression from 4 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, left 4th, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear
chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened 6 out
held up towards rear, some late headway from before 2 out
Accordion To Paddy has been in fine form during the winter but is 25lb higher than when scoring here in January and looks in the handicapper's grip. Guts For Garters has only won once over timber but is invariably thereabouts and has generally competed at a slightly higher level. He can go well as can Charlie Swan's improving Forty Foot, who has looked ready to win soon on his two recent starts at Down Royal and Naas. Bold Present has taken on a new lease of life and though given a soft lead at Limerick last time he won convincingly. His earlier success here points to his obvious chance though he's failed to convince when sent over this trip in the past. TRENDELENBURG has progressed steadily since landing a point in November and though beaten at Down Royal last time he's been freshened up by his astute handler and can regain the winning thread.
Talkin' Tough (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led approaching 5 out, clear before 2 out, fell last, in a race won by Rookery Rebel (11-12) at Down Royal 2m beg chase sft, 9 ran.
Guts For Garters (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 5 out, no impression under pressure in 5th approaching 2 out, kept on same pace before last where left moderate 2nd, kept on run-in, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Rookery Rebel (11-12) at Down Royal 2m beg chase sft.
Accordion To Paddy (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 13th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, 15th of 25, 32l behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109.
First Row (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Disputed early, chased leaders from 4th, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, moderate 7th under pressure 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 19l behind Hughies Grey (11-1) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft.
Supreme Builder 7-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, fell 6th, in a race won by Hughies Grey (11-1) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft, 15 ran.
Ferris Bueller 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb, 23 ran.
All The Best Mate (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, moderate 9th 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 12th of 18, well behind Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Sharekan (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 7th approaching straight, no extra and kept on one pace from before 2 out, 6th of 16, 25l behind Bella Mana Mou (9-3) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl sft.
Trendelenburg (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Rear of mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden next, stayed on one pace to 5th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Sky Captain (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 14l behind The Buck (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Take A Stroll (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, struggling in 5th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 7l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Bold Present (IRE) 11-4fav (11-8) Made all, slight mistakes 2nd and 5 out, clear next, reduced lead from after 3 out, clear again from 2 out, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft beating Givemeabuzz (11-1) by 11l, 16 ran.
Wild Salmon (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, brought down 4 out, in a race won by Bold Present (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb, 23 ran.
Ballygill Gale (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division best, never a factor, 11th of 23, well behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Galant Ferns (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) 3rd throughout, lost touch and 10 lengths behind 5 out, closer to 2nd horse from 3 out, kept on one pace under pressure in straight, last of 3, 10l behind For Bill (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f Mares Chase (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
The Breathalyser (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure from before straight, 6th of 20, 24l behind Betty Is A Lady (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Vincent Pipe (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Kanesh (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hts chs sft, 15 ran.
Forty Foot (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, went 3rd before 2 out, no impression before last where mistake, kept on under pressure run-in, 3rd of 25, 3 1/2l behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109.
Shellys Creek (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 21l behind Definite Class (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) hvy in Feb.
Edmundo (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 33l behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Make My Night (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Mid-division, mistake 6 out, soon no extra, 13th of 16, well behind Muzak (10-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Clogher Cailin (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders racing keenly, 4th halfway, weakened before 4 out where fell, in a race won by Bold Present (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb, 23 ran.
Western Bound (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Never a factor, 18th of 25, well behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109.
Comaun Buck (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 6 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Another Flutter (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Meenoughter Lass (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid div, 5th aftr a mile, wknd aftr 5out, mod 6th when mstk 4out, to 2out & pu bef last, in a race won by Make It Better (12-0) at Cloyne 3m ire ptp gd, 10 ran.
Realignment (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division best, fell 6 out, in a race won by Get In There (10-7) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Manger Hanagment (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Soon led, joined from 4th, headed 4 out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
