held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 3 out, no extra in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden to challenge 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden into 7th 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, moderate 4th last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden and weakened next, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway in 8th 5 out, 4th entering straight, challenged in 2nd 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last
chased leaders, 7th approaching 7th when fell
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
led, ridden and challenged 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on from last, no extra close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up after 3 out
Winning point-to-pointer Lusiad has been steadily improving over fences and first-time blinkers may help in his bid for a first success under Rules. After a very good run behind Peak Raider at Gowran, Indian Buck ran a shocker when strongly fancied at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and has been given a break. ARCTIC MICK's form figures are littered with letters but he's capable of winning this at his best. Disqualified after finishing first over the C&D in January, he's since won over timber here and is reunited with winning rider Andrew Lynch. The Hard Hat battled to victory over the fancied Knocklayde Euro here last month and though 8lb higher he looks the type to do better. Another Ambition's jumping leaves plenty to be desired but a clear round could see him go well despite a big weight.
Another Ambition (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression in moderate 6th last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 11, 11l behind I Hear A Symphony (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hcp chs 0-130 in Nov.
Bohemian Lass (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden and weakened next, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Hughies Grey (11-1) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft.
Shamrock Hall (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Fell 1st, in a race won by Benefit Night (10-4) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft, 18 ran.
The Hard Hat (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th after 3 out, went 2nd at last, kept on under pressure to lead on line, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb beating Knocklayde Euro (10-7) by shd, 14 ran.
Twelfth of Never (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 14l behind Bobs Display (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
Benalma (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, headed briefly 4 out, strongly pressed next and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, no extra from last, weakened, 4th of 14, 21l behind The Hard Hat (11-4) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb.
Arctic Mick (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benefit Night (10-4) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft, 18 ran.
Golden Alou (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, no impression under pressure in 6th approaching straight, mistake and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Whatsabillion (9-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+), 13 ran.
Groody Hill (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, moderate 6th 5 out, no impression from next, 5th of 15, 29l behind Just Friends (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase in Jan.
South Liberties (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, reminder approaching 6 out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, well behind Whatsabillion (9-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+).
Lusiad (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Soon tracked leaders, tended to jump right, 3rd and no impression under pressure from after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 6l behind Red Basil (10-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-109 sft.
Ard Agus Fada (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Towards rear, some progress from 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra, 5th of 14, 18l behind D's Trix (10-6) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 sft.
Indian Buck (IRE) 7-4fav (10-7) Chased clear leader in 3rd, slight mistake 7 out, ridden and no extra from 3 out, moderate 4th approaching last, 4th of 5, 23l behind Gentleman Jim (10-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Dec.
Theres One For You (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 16, well behind C'est Ca (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Hidden Present (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Prominent, led 8th, joined 5 out, headed after next, no extra from 3 out and soon weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Mac Robin (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Alw twrds rr, 9th of 14, 38l behind Backstage (12-0) at The Pigeons 3m ire ptp gs.
Not A Native 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, slightly hampered 5th, weakened from 7 out, pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Another Flutter (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
