mid-division early, headway to 6th halfway, 3rd 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, ridden and challenged before last, stayed on strongly to assert run-in
always towards rear, trailing when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway in moderate 8th 2 out, ridden in 7th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, led 3rd, headed after 6th, 3rd halfway, weakened 4 out
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 6 out, 5th before 3 out, ridden in 4th and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, led after 6th, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
soon led, headed 3rd, close up in 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway in 11th 4 out, pulled up quickly approaching 3 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened 6 out, tailed off
mid-division, weakened 4 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, headway in 8th 4 out, 6th next, improved to close 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenged before last, no extra run-in
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out
chased leaders, 9th halfway, 6th 5 out, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no extra, weakened next, tailed off
chased leaders early, 10th halfway, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd 5 out, lost place before 3 out, ridden in 7th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
disptued early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
Prospective backers of Energiser will be hoping for a big run from Hoochie Mama in the previous race as Martin Brassil's charge was narrowly beaten by her at Naas before disappointing at Kilbeggan. Winning bumper horse LITTLE RENSNEST had shown little in two starts over hurdles before a fine run behind Headford Flyer at Kilbeggan and there may be more left in the tank. Castle Major ran his best race to date when a close fourth behind Byeforthepresent at Downpatrick and is capable of further progress though a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Schumpters Lad, a disappointment in a Gowran handicap last time but who had shown plenty of promise previously and is still a relative youngster.
Ballywooden King (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 3 out, 8th of 19, 31l behind Our Gar (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Bucharest Boy (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid div, cl up 5out, rdn 4out & sn outpcd, 7th of 13, 40l behind Rapid Artist (12-0) at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp gs in Nov '08.
Caledon Boy (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division throughout, 10th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace straight past beaten horses, 4th of 12, 31l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 6f hdl gf.
Castle Major (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 6th, progress into 3rd after 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, stayed on from last, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Byeforthepresent (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f 4yo mdn stks gd.
Chawamba (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off when pulled before 3 out, in a race won by Gallery Man (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Energiser (IRE) 9-2fav (11-1) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, weakened 3 out, 13th of 15, 23l behind One Back For Luck (10-6) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl gd.
Glavey (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, slightly hampered 6 out, soon led, ridden and strongly pressed 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 19, 19l behind Our Gar (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Kenaleck (GER) 3-1fav (11-9) Soon chased leaders, 5th 5f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 15, 14l behind Mackeys Forge (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd.
Nine Arches 25-1 (11-1) Towards rear, fell 1st, in a race won by Nakajima Nate (11-1) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gf, 17 ran.
Oscar Gale (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened 5f out, completely tailed off, last of 10, well behind Character Actor (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Pappillion Rough (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, 14th of 18, 32l behind Westmeath (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Rock Electric (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Huckle Buck Shoe (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Schumpters Lad (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, well behind Plaisir D'estruval (9-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Super Touch (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid div, rdn in 6th 2out, no impress & fell last, in a race won by Kiltartan (12-0) at Loughrea 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar, 14 ran.
The Boston Burglar (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 21, well behind Siberian Tiger (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
The Searcher (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Fell 1st, in a race won by Gettysburg (12-0) at Largy 3m ire ptp gf in Apr, 18 ran.
This Is The One (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, towards rear and ridden after halfway, soon no impression, 12th of 15, well behind Mackeys Forge (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd.
Up Town Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 4 out, 7th next, ridden in 6th before 2 out, kept on same pace in 5th last, 5th of 16, 7l behind Lottoshan (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Little Rensnest (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, mistake 4 out, ridden after 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Parnell Street (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th after 4 out, 7th before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 16l behind Got Attitude (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m beg chase sft in Mar.
Quantum Theory (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace straight, 4th of 18, 6l behind Westmeath (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Sea Legend (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) 15th of 16, well behind Priests Road (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat hvy in Apr.
According To Lizzy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th 6f out, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 10th of 16, 48l behind False Messenger (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mrs NH flt (5-7yo) gd.
Career Move (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Soon well off pace in rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight, 4th of 8, 32l behind Cadspeed (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m nh nov hdl in Apr.
Normandybay (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 16th of 21, well behind Siberian Tiger (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
De Tox (IRE) Lord Of Appeal gelding out of Kings Dancer.
Frankly Smart (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always prominent, led after 3rd until 5th, 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner from before 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 23, 7l behind Bootlegger (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf.
Buckskin Dancer (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Rcd 4th til 3rd 6out, wknd 4out & fell next, in a race won by Lord Lansdown (12-0) at Oldcastle 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar '08, 8 ran.
