mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression from 2 out
rear of mid-division, brought down at 2nd
mid-division, 10th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden 2 out, 5th at last, no impression
towards rear on inner, slightly hampered at 2nd, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
led, mistake 5 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, hampered at 2nd, 15th 4 out, progress from 2 out, soon ridden, 10th at last, kept on without threatening
tracked leader in 2nd, led 2 out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and joined approaching last, headed at last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, 8th 4 out, ridden 2 out, no impression before last
mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out
mid-division on inner, headway from 2 out, pushed along in moderate 6th at last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened from 3 out
in rear, pushed along briefly 4th, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress straight
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
mid-division, 7th 4 out, headway 2 out, went 2nd entering straight, disputed lead approaching last, ridden and led last, stayed on well run-in, headed near line
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression from 2 out
mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened from 2 out
mid-division, fell at 2nd
towards rear, no impression from 2 out, kept on without threatening from last, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 4th 4 out, ridden in 4th before last, 3rd at last, stayed on well run-in, improved to lead near line
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2 out, ridden in 3rd approaching last, 4th at last, no extra run-in
The veteran Shamiran has won this for the past two years when it was run over a slightly shorter trip so don't be surprised by another big run from his falling mark. Head Turner proved his well-being with a very easy victory on the Flat at Tipperary a couple of weeks ago while Tellthemnuttin has been making good progress and stayed on strongly to score over three miles at Wexford. Close Shave looked a promising stayer when landing a Fairyhouse handicap on just his fifth start while Crossed My Mind was always travelling like a winner when landing a gamble in Wexford maiden over the minimum. The latter, who was having only his third start, could be a blot on the handicap if staying the extra though the experience of Black Zero should also see him in the firing-line as he reverted to hurdles with a big run at Fairyhouse last week. DAWERANN won a handicap here in December and has been chasing. He makes a quick reappearance after a placed effort at Kilbeggan on Friday and looks well enough treated to get back to winning ways, though his very progressive stable companion Fridaynightlights would be the selection if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Crosshue Boy (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, dist behind Killaro Boy (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Drumcliff (IRE) 2-1fav (10-10) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 23 1/4l behind Diego Du Charmil (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp lst (1) gd in Feb.
Bilko (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders when bad mistake 1st and almost unseated rider, soon recovered and mainly mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, pulled up before next, at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Ben Dundee (IRE) 6-1jfav (11-10) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th 4 out, ridden from next, 3rd 2 out, no impression, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Little Mitch (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
Wood Breizh (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Mid-division, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Tommy Welsh (10-8) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Head Turner (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress early straight and ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp sft in Apr beating Mydor (9-6) by 2l, 15 ran.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Soon tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, under pressure from 4 out on inner, no extra and eased before 2 out, 15th of 19, dist behind Conduct Yourself (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Going For Broke (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, steady headway on inside tracking leaders 6th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before next, weakened between last 2, lost modest 4th close home, 5th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Rocky's Treasure (11-2) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Tellthemnuttin (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway into 5th 4 out, pushed along and improved to lead entering straight, ridden from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Wexford 3m sft in Apr beating Boru Boy (11-1) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
A Rated (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders on inner in 6th, close 6th 2 out, soon pushed along in 4th, short of room briefly approaching last, no extra ridden and no impression, 4th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Mossback (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Close Shave 9-2 (11-3) Mid-division, progress into 4th entering straight, ridden into 3rd 2 out, stayed on to dispute approaching last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Travertine (10-13) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Rear, 9th after 4th, 8th at 6th, niggled along in 9th after 9th, detached 3 out, no extra, never a factor, 8th of 9, 29l behind Stonehall Jack (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Crossed My Mind (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th from 4th, closer order travelling smoothly before straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, soon led, stayed on well to assert run-in, easily, won at Wexford 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Monotype (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Danali (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd at 5th, 3rd at 8th, dropped to 5th 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Kate Appleby Shoes (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar.
Shamiran (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, dropped towards rear after 3rd, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace in straight, 7th of 12, 29 1/4l behind The Conker Club (11-0) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
First To Boogie (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge after 2 out, disputed approaching last, headed last, no extra in 4th run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Benemeade (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression on winner before 2 out, no extra in 7th before last, weakened, 7th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Realt Mor (11-12) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 4-6fav (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms travelling smoothly approaching straight, asserted approaching last where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Limerick 2m sft in Mar beating Lyreen Lad (11-12) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, ran freely early, 2nd halfway, disputed from 5th, led 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Hareth (10-10) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Groundunderrepair (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon outpaced, plugged on from 2 out, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Mr Fickle (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (3) gf in Mar.
La Bella Vida (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 5th of 22, 6 3/4l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Black Zero (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, a little keen, ridden to challenge before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 4 1/4l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 3rd 6 out, challenged 3 out and soon led, ridden and pressed entering straight, joined and disputed 2 out, slight mistake last and soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Pahaska (10-2) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Undefined Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Soon mid-division, 9th at 6th, pushed along from 9th, no impression and impeded into straight, eased from 2 out, completely tailed off, 13th of 17, dist behind Mine Now (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Fridaynightlights (IRE) 11-8fav (11-8) Mid-division and 8th halfway, headway into 6th from 3 out and ridden in 5th after next, good progress to lead before last and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr beating My Betty (11-3) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Dawerann (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th from 4 out, ridden in 4th from 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 14, 7 1/4l behind Lucky Pat (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Bilbo Bagins (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden into 8th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Maighnealta (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Prominent at slow pace, 2nd from 3rd, under pressure in 3rd before straight, challenged 2 out, led between last 2 and edged right, stayed on best to assert run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec beating Charlie Stout (10-7) by 2 1/2l, 19 ran.
