soon disputed lead, slight mistake 7 out, headed after 2 out, gained narrow lead run-in, stayed on well
soon close up and disputed lead, lost position and slight mistake 3 out, soon one pace
mid-division early, 10th after 7th, lost position and under pressure after 5 out, soon no danger
soon tracked leaders, 5th after 7th, closed up and on terms approaching straight, led after 2 out, narrowly headed run-in and kept on without quite matching winner
soon disputed lead, not always fluent jumping, headed before 4th, 3rd after 7th, no extra from before straight
mid-division early, pushed along and reminders after 4th, towards rear after 7th and not a factor after
mid-division early, 12th after 7th, slight mistake 6 out, mistake 5 out and no impression, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division early, slightly impeded 2nd, not fluent 6th and reminders, 14th after 7th, not a factor after
mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 13th after 7th, soon headway, one pace from before straight
soon chased leaders, 8th after 7th, slight mistake 8th, tight for room briefly after 5 out, 5th before straight, slight mistake 2 out, edged left run-in, stayed on well closing stages without reaching front pair
waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along briefly after 6th, behind before 9th, soon pulled up
waited with, soon towards rear, closed after 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra
waited with, 16th after 7th, soon headway, kept on same pace from before straight, moderate 6th and hit last
soon tracked leaders, 4th after 7th, pushed along after 5 out, almost on terms approaching straight, soon disputed lead, headed after 2 out and one pace
keen, chased leaders, 7th after 7th, slight mistakes 10th and 6 out, closed and not fluent 4 out, prominent approaching straight, one pace 2 out
soon tracked leaders, 6th after 7th, slight mistake 8th, lost position and not fluent 4 out, weakened
waited with, soon towards rear, 15th after 7th, under pressure after 10th, soon no impression, pulled up after 5 out
mid-division early, 11th after 7th, soon headway, kept on same pace from before straight
waited with, 17th after 7th, some headway and pushed along from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening after
soon chased leaders, 9th after 7th, tight for room briefly after 5 out, slight mistake and kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
Waitnsee looked to have a chance in the 4.50 yesterday so that result should be monitored. J P McManus has five entries and Mark Walsh is on board Ten Ten, who came here on Wednesday in fine form but refused to race. Henry De Bromhead has won the last two of these and though Myth Buster arrives in winning form Rachael Blackmore rides Popong, who has some smart form in novice company but takes a huge step-up in trip. Anthony Honeyball had a winner here on Thursday so Grade 2 winner Sam Brown is greatly respected while Simon Torrens, who rode the stable's winner that day, is on board SCOIR MEAR who beat Ten Ten at Naas before a fair run in the Irish National. He gets the nod though Fag An Bealach creeps into the handicap after going up 10lb for a very easy victory in the Ulster National at Downpatrick.
Brahma Bull (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, headway on inner into 7th halfway, pushed along and lost place entering straight, no extra, 13th of 28, 34 1/4l behind Freewheelin Dylan (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp (1) Yielding in Apr.
Sam Brown 11-2 (11-8) Led, headed narrowly 12th, still close up 3 out where ridden, kept on from 2 out, faded close home, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Imperial Aura (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f lst (1) hvy in Nov.
Scoir Mear (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Led early, tracked leaders and mid-division halfway, 9th and pushed along entering straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 28, 19 3/4l behind Freewheelin Dylan (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp (1) Yielding in Apr.
Ten Ten (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Whipped around and left at start, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Myth Buster (IRE) 13-8 (12-0) In touch, took closer order in 2nd before 2nd, 3rd before 5th, jumped right at 9th, improved to 2nd after 3 out, led narrowly before last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding in Mar beating Top Moon (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Roaring Bull (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Chased leaders briefly, soon mid-division, towards rear and slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened, 9th of 18, dist behind The Big Dog (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Judgement Day (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden and no impression in moderate 4th approaching straight, stayed on to go 3rd after last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Robin Des Foret (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f sft in Mar.
Aforementioned (FR) 66-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Best Behavior (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, improved to lead 5th, joined after 6 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Scoir Mear (10-10) at Naas 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Popong (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-5) Rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 2 out, ridden approaching last where fell, at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Whisperinthebreeze 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 5th when slight mistake 6 out, mistake next and dropped to rear, soon no extra and pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Castle Oliver (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, 7th and slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 14l behind Scoir Mear (10-10) at Naas 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Musical Slave (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, bumped 10th, well beaten after 4 out, 9th of 21, dist behind Mount Ida (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Nick Lost (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 2nd after 4th, 3rd at 9th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 10th of 15, 37 1/2l behind Fag An Bealach (10-5) at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Jerandme (IRE) 17-2 (10-11) Towards rear, slightly hampered 2nd, pushed along from 5 out, no impression when hit next, soon no extra, 9th of 15, dist behind Jungle Junction (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 28-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before straight, challenged 2 out, close up and slight mistake last, soon under pressure in 2nd, stayed on well close home, just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Ornua (11-10) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Stacks Mountain 20-1 (10-1) Mid-division, slow jump 2nd, 12th after 11th, no impression 3 out, pulled up 2 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Donkey Years (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 5 out, no threat from next, never a factor, 11th of 15, dist behind Jungle Junction (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Fag An Bealach (IRE) 17-2 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, jumped big 2nd, 6th 3 out, progress to 4th 3 out, on terms next, soon pushed along to lead and 3 length lead last, ridden and stayed on well to go clear run-in, won at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar beating Flinck (10-13) by 9l, 15 ran.
Agent Boru (IRE) 7-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, mid-division at halfway, ridden and closer in 5th entering straight, no impression on leaders in 4th at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd near line, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Optical Confusion (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Waitnsee (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, closer 6 out, disputed entering straight, travelled well into narrow lead after 3 out, joined and mistake 2 out, soon headed and ridden, pressed leader last, stayed on well to lead run-in, kept on well close home, won at Cork 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr beating Spyglass Hill (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
