soon tracked leader, sent on with eventual runner-up from 29th, slipped on bend before 2 out, quickly recovered, gained narrow lead run-in, stayed on well, all out
chased leaders, moderate 4th at 29th, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 3rd at 29th, soon no impression, dropped to 5th and kept on same pace from 3 out
unseated rider 6th
chased leaders, struggling 29th, moderate 3rd and kept on same pace from 3 out
chased leaders, dropped to rear and struggling from 19th, soon no danger, tailed off
soon behind, completely tailed off when pulled up 29th
attempted to make all, went on with eventual winner from 29th, narrowly headed run-in, stayed on well, just failed
mistake 1st, unseated rider 6th
Enda Bolger has won an incredible eight of the nine renewals of this including with GARDE CHAMPETRE in 2009. Equally at home on fast or heavy ground the twelve-year-old ran another superb race in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham and should have few problems adding to his trainer's tally here. Bolger has an obvious successor when the veteran eventually retires at Outlaw Pete won an eventful race over these fences on Tuesday though he's yet to prove himself in the same class as his stablemate. Let The Show begin was in front when taking the wrong course in the latter event and presumably his rider will know the way round this time. UK raider Lucky Luk will need to improve but the biggest threat should be provided by Another Jewel, who has been a standing dish in these races for some time and wasn't far behind L'Ami in this race last year.
Another Jewel (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Towards rear of mid-division, hampered 5th, ridden 5 out, never on terms, 7th of 15, 20l behind Sizing Australia (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m 7f hcp chs (2) gd in Mar.
Outlaw Pete (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, badly hampered 18th (canal turn), soon ridden, moderate 4th 4 out, closing when left close 2nd before 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) fm beating Wedger Pardy (12-3) by 13l, 13 ran.
Jacks Island (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Struggling from early, always towards rear, 9th of 15, 49l behind The Hard Hat (11-4) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 in Apr.
Lucky Luk (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, mistakes 13th and 21st, never in contention, 7th of 10, 42l behind Lacdoudal (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m 7f crs cntry chs (5yo+) (2) gs in Nov.
Heads Onthe Ground (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Made most until headed before 17th, stayed front rank until weakened 5 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Lacdoudal (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m 7f crs cntry chs (5yo+) (2) gs in Nov.
Heroes Square (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression from 4 out, 9th of 10, 42l behind Come To The Party (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Dec.
Innbrodericksbar (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Twrds rr, went mid div 6out, wknd 4out, no ex, 6th of 8, 43l behind Lord Multifix (11-7) at Largy 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Let The Show Begin (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, left in lead 14th, took wrong course after 21st (drop fence) and immediately pulled up, in a race won by Outlaw Pete (11-12) at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) fm, 13 ran.
The Speedy Man (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear halfway, ridden 6 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Arabella Boy (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Garde Champetre (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, hampered 5th, headway 3 out, ridden after next, effort and every chance last, stayed on under pressure to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sizing Australia (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m 7f hcp chs (2) gd in Mar.
