hampered 1st, soon swift headway to lead, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, pushed along in 2nd entering straight, ridden to challenge last, led run-in and asserted closing stages
held up towards rear, ridden in 9th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden before last, challenged last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd after 4 out, 2nd 2 out, ridden in 4th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th and mistake 2 out, no impression leaders in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
led early, headed before 2nd, jumped left, 3rd halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened
always towards rear
Dual winning bumper Not For Converting didn't appear to enjoy the testing ground at Naas in January but like all from his yard will be fit and ready to go on his return from a break. Dedigout has finished runner-up in a point-to-point and a bumper but is bred for jumping so is expected to make progress this season. ANDUNOWHAT improved to win a bumper here last month and showed plenty of ability for hurdling on her debut behind Jetson at Cork. She'll have come on for the experience and can take this though Carrig Millie, who should make a fine staying chaser in time, is one to note on her hurdling debut.
Abou Ben (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway from 4 out, closer in 5th approaching 2 out, went 2nd and challenged at last, no extra, 2nd of 22, 1l behind The Hurl (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl sft in Oct '09.
Dedigout (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 4th 3f out, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 22, 2 1/2l behind Shu Lewis (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f 5yo nhf gd in May.
Lord Rudi (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and weakened, 7th of 12, well behind Eirland (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf in May.
Not For Converting (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In touch, 5th halfway, 7th after 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 25, 11l behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Parthian Empire Parthian Springs gelding out of Dudeen.
Andunowhat (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 9th before straight, moderate 4th and kept on same pace under pressure without threatening approaching last, 3rd of 20, 12l behind Jetson (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Carrig Millie (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, good headway into 3rd 6f out, no chance with easy winner from 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 18l behind Don Cossack (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat hvy in Oct.
Dead End (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always behind, trailing, last of 6, well behind Miss Nomer (10-7) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl G3 (1) sft.
Even Better (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Mid div, gd prog 4out, disp bef 2out, rdn to ld aftr 2out, hdd bef last, no ans to wnr, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Bold Blackthorn (12-0) at Oldcastle 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar '09.
Maxwells Demon (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Mid div, dropped back to 8th 1/2 way, prog 4out, on terms 2out, chall last, kow usp, won at Loughrea 3m ire ptp sft in Oct beating Strange Bird (11-4) by 3l, 14 ran.
Osgleragh (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th 6f out, no extra from 4f out, 9th of 15, 36l behind Zaarito (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo nhf gd in Jun '07.
