prominent, 4th 3 out, lost place and kept on same pace from next
towards rear for much, never a factor
rear of mid-division, progress into 6th after 2 out, 3rd into straight, challenged and disputed lead last, soon headed and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor, eased run-in
chased leaders, lost place into straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 6th before 5th, no impression and kept on same pace straight
soon mid-division, brought down approaching 3 out
soon chased leaders, 9th 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight
mid-division, slipped up approaching 3 out
prominent, led 3 out, headed and no extra into straight
towards rear, mistake 2nd, progress into 13th 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure straight
towards rear for most, eased straight, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th after 2 out, no extra into straight
soon mid-division, closed to track leaders 2 out, 2nd travelling well into straight, soon led, disputed lead last, stayed on well run-in, all out
prominent, 2nd 3 out, lost place and no extra from after next
soon mid-division, jumped big, no extra under pressure from 2 out, eased run-in
soon mid-division, headway into 8th after 2 out, switched to outer and ridden into 6th at last where slight mistake, stayed on strongly run-in, just failed
never better than mid-division
prominent, led into straight, headed approaching last, soon no impression
towards rear, good headway into 4th and ridden approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th before 5th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight
soon mid-division, 9th before 5th, no extra under pressure from 2 out
led and clear early, headed 3 out, soon weakened and eased
soon mid-division, improved into 5th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from last
soon chased leaders, 9th 3 out, no extra from after next
Paul Stafford produced an outstanding training performances to bring BLUEBERRY BOY here a year ago after a long break and land a very competitive handicap chase from a mark of 130. He hasn't run over hurdles for some time but is at least as useful in this sphere and can race from 121 here. Penny's Bill provided a shock when beating Psycho in the Pierse Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown for which he was raised 10lbs. He was sent chasing last summer but another big hurdles success is not out of the question. Tarkari was in cracking form earlier this year finishing a close fourth to Puyol in the MCR at Leopardstown before narrowly beating Jigalo, Colleoni and Slievecorragh, who is now an incredible 22lbs higher, on the same track. He's failed to live up to expectations in better races at Cheltenham and Fairyhouse but this could be within his capabilities. Colleoni looks the best in from those who finished behind and could prove each-way value in a wide-open race.
Slievecorragh (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Made all, asserted before 2 out, clear run-in, easily, won at Wexford 2m hdl gd in Mar beating Vital Plot (11-9) by 9l, 4 ran.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, trailing from 2 out, last of 20, 44l behind Tarkari (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, some headway from 4 out, moderate 8th 3 out, kept on one pace, left 5th after last, 5th of 16, 34l behind Lucky At Last (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f ext hcp hdl hvy in Nov.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 5 out, 10th of 16, 45l behind Mr Warbucks (11-9) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct.
Grand Opera (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 4 out, blundered next when weakening, 9th of 11, well behind Treaty Flyer (10-6) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) gd in Sep.
Sky Hall (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders in 6th, 5th 3 out, weakened before next, 11th of 12, 20l behind Un Hinged (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl hvy.
King Rama (USA) 10-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, hampered 4th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Scholars Mate (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Tarkari (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Prominent, 2nd halfway, not fluent 3 out, soon challenged, one pace under pressure from 2 out, 5th of 12, 8l behind Un Hinged (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl hvy.
The God Of Love (USA) 14-1 (10-7) Soon mid-division, 6th 5 out, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 15, 38l behind Show Blessed (9-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp chs 0-140 in Dec.
Blueberry Boy (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Attempted to make all, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed last, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Golden Silver (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs hvy.
Kandari (FR) 7-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, no extra from 3 out, last of 12, 30l behind Un Hinged (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl hvy.
First Trim (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Settled 5th, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened, last of 7, well behind Torphichen (11-7) at Naas 2m 4yo lst hdl hvy in Dec.
Spring The Que (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, strongly pressed from last, headed close home, 2nd of 15, nk behind Woodbine Willie (11-9) at Cork 2m beg chs hvy.
Jigalo (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway after 3 out, 4th 2 out, no extra from last, 6th of 12, 9l behind Un Hinged (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl hvy.
Penny's Bill (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Soon well off pace in mid-division, closed before 5 out, soon chased leaders, 4th before straight, 2nd and slightly impeded from last, kept on well under pressure without reaching winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Another Ambition (11-12) at Listowel 2m 1f beg chs in Sep.
Truxton King (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Big jump 1st, soon tracked leaders in 5th, slight mistakes 5 out and next, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace approaching 2 out, 4th of 9, 21l behind Slieveardagh (11-12) at Tramore 2m nh nov hdl hvy in Dec.
Alpine Eagle (IRE) 4-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, headway 2 out, 7th before last, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Tarkari (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Orbit O'Gold (USA) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 11, 44l behind Slievecorragh (11-6) at Naas 2m hdl in Mar.
Mr Clyde (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 27l behind New Phase (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Feb.
Takestan (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 10th 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 17l behind Dul Ar An Ol (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (8Evens23) (4yo+) hvy.
Colleoni (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, some progress into 8th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, 10th of 12, 18l behind Un Hinged (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl hvy.
Mahrajaan (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, 28l behind Keys Pride (10-3) at Cork 2m Ext hcp ch gd in Oct.
The Last Stand 33-1 (11-8) Soon led, headed 3 out, ridden in 3rd before straight, soon weakened, 11th of 19, 16l behind Bachelor Affair (10-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Oct.
Total Excitement (IRE) 5-2fav (10-9) Chased leaders mainly 4th, smooth headway to close entering straight, ridden and no extra in 5th after 2 out, 5th of 8, 16l behind Go On Ya Boyo (9-10) at Cork 2m ext hcp hdl in Mar.
Pom Flyer (FR) 6-1 (10-11) Always prominent, mistake 3rd, 2nd 4 out, led approaching 2 out, soon strongly pressed and headed last, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Go On Ya Boyo (9-10) at Cork 2m ext hcp hdl in Mar.
Deal Or No Deal (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Always off pace in rear, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Woodbine Willie (11-9) at Cork 2m beg chs hvy.
Prince Of Forwards 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway in 6th entering straight, ridden 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 10l behind Dul Ar An Ol (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (8Evens23) (4yo+) hvy.
Tijuana Dancer (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, progress into moderate 3rd after 4 out, closed on leader after next, led travelling well entering straight, clear from 2 out, pushed out from last, easily, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar beating Happy Milly (10-13) by 3l, 15 ran.
