A huge diversity on show in this charity event, both equine and human. Battlefront finished third over fences here on Thursday and at least will be fit enough while Wikaala is another who has been chasing and finished runner-up in a decent event at Ayr last month. PARAMOUNT was just touched off in this race a year ago and as the line-up appears no stronger this time around can go one better. Sounds Of Thunder is in superb form over timber having won easily at Perth last month and looks the one to follow him home though his trainer has another live chance with fast-ground specialist Bacher Boy.
Bacher Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Towards rear, closer entering straight, ridden 2 out, no extra approaching last, 5th of 7, 19l behind Fully Funded (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Nov.
Battlefront (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Prominent throughout, challenged straight, lost place and no impression under pressure 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Dr Whizz (10-8) at Punchestown 2m Ext hcp chs.
Ionisphere 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 14l behind Night Glimmer (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Wikaala (USA) 11-1 (9-10) Prominent, 4th 4f out, weakened early straight, 13th of 14, 18l behind Solo Performer (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Fleeting Moment (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no extra in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 7l behind Force Of Habit (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 9l behind Napa Starr (9-8) at Navan 1m hcp 50-80 fm in May '10.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 11, 19l behind Almanyan (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Paramount (FR) 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, some progress on outer early straight, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Denny Crane (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f 3yo stks pol in Nov.
Sounds Of Thunder 11-2 (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Casbah Rock (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Dalkeith 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1 1/2f out, last of 13, 20l behind Redera (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
High Desert (GER) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, never a factor, 14th of 23, well behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Icy Cool (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 5f out, never dangerous, 5th of 15, 13l behind Covert Ambition (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Oct '08.
Metropolis (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, 6th over 1f out, no impression when checked closing stages, 9th of 14, 7l behind Appletreemagic (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-60 pol in Apr.
Portant Fella 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 11th of 14, 34l behind Night Glimmer (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
Powerberry (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from 4 out, 7th of 18, 46l behind False Messenger (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Sparky McGovern (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Prominent, weakened approaching straight, pulled up before last, in a race won by Bold Present (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Street Hawk (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, closer in 8th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 7th of 14, 11l behind Home Secretary (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov '09.
Tantris (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 10th approaching halfway, no impression from under 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Quench The Flame (9-7) at Sligo 1m 4f app mdn stks in Aug.
The Hardy Man (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, went moderate 4th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 20l behind Annacarton (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hts chs gd in Apr.
The Last Don (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear on outer, one pace straight, 16th of 24, 17l behind Admiral Barry (11-0) at Curragh 1m 6f am hcp in Sep.
African Flight 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 11th of 13, 28l behind Saajidah (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo fll stks gf in Aug.
Crying Aloud (USA) 25-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, last of 14, 15l behind Buaiteoir (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Attempted to make all, strongly pressed from 2f out, ran on well final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 15, shd behind Rheinland (11-2) at Tramore 2m mrs N H flat gd in Apr.
Lisagore Lady (IRE) 33-1 (7-13) Always towards rear, 16th of 18, 9l behind Denny Crane (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Where's My Slave (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, 11th before 5 out, no impression from next, 12th of 20, well behind Minella Clonmel (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Dashing Ruby (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th over 6f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 3f out, 6th of 13, 17l behind Sutherland Star (11-0) at Tramore 2m ladies mdn stks gf in Aug '09.
Strolling Home (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some progress and kept on same pace without threatening from over 2f out, 7th of 13, 19l behind Galianna (8-13) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug '09.
Playdate 16-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway into 9th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 11l behind Night Glimmer (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Apr.
