settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, closer in 5th at 8th, challenged 3 out, disputed entering straight, led after 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last
always towards rear, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no extra
led, ridden and narrowly headed entering straight, under pressure in close 4th 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, progress into 9th before 4 out, closer in 8th when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear early, progress into 7th at 8th, close 4th 3 out, ridden to challenge in 3rd 2 out, under pressure and no impression before last, kept on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner
mid-division, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3 out, disputed entering straight, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no impression before last, dropped to 3rd run-in
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, progress into 9th 3 out, ridden into close 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th before last where mistake, kept on one pace run-in
mistake 1st, always towards rear, ridden and trailing after 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, slightly hampered 2 out, no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, lost place before 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, pulled up quickly after 5 out, saddled slipped
One favourite has won this in 13 years. Colms Dream will be near the head of the market after taking advantage of a much lower hurdles rating at Down Royal, though he's 14lb higher than his previous victory over fences at Leopardstown. He's won twice over the track and trip so has to be respected as has the progressive Pairofbrowneyes, who comfortably saw off Killer Crow at Limerick when last seen in December. Captain Conan won the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novices' Chase and the Manifesto at Aintree in 2013 but hasn't won subsequently though this will be his first start in a handicap and he could be well treated. Rogue Trader came good over two miles at Naas but will need much more while Followmeuptocarlow hasn't won for two years. TED VEALE (NAP) hasn't run over fences since third to Un De Sceaux in the Ryanair at this meeting last year. He's been running well over hurdles and on the Flat and is taken to return to the bigger obstacles with another success.
Irish Cavalier (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear, outpaced 5 out, went poor 4th from 2 out, well held in 4th when fell last, at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Turban (FR) 20-1 (11-5) Always behind, outpaced 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next, at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Croco Bay (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, outpaced by leading 4 after 3 out, no impression after, plugged on, 5th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Katachenko (10-10) at Aintree 2m hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Ted Veale (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 15, 17l behind Clondaw Warrior (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Captain Conan (FR) 100-1 (11-10) Held up, struggling from 11th, 12th of 15, dist behind Vautour (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gd in Mar.
Colms Dream (IRE) 9-10fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to lead 9th, travelled well and 3 lengths clear last, eased run-in, cheekily, won at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Mar beating Troll D'oudairies (10-12) by hd, 12 ran.
Killer Crow (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Always behind, badly hampered 10th (bechers), never dangerous, 19th of 29, dist behind Eastlake (10-11) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Followmeuptocarlow (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, closer order 7th, 3rd from 3 out, pushed along into straight, chased winner run-in, 2nd and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Canaly (10-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Pass The Hat 25-1 (10-4) Mid-division, badly hampered 10th (bechers), outpaced 3 out, never near leaders, 11th of 29, dist behind Eastlake (10-11) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Pairofbrowneyes (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd from 7th, led before 8th, soon went on, slight mistake 4 out, reduced lead approaching straight, soon pushed along, pressed from 2 out, stayed on best run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating Killer Crow (10-11) by 4 1/4l, 11 ran.
Rogue Trader (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Held up, close 7th after 2nd, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, soon towards rear, 8th approaching straight, chased leaders 2 out, on terms before last where not fluent, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb beating Marvellous Moment (10-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Toubaloo (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, fell 8th, at Cork 3m (1) hvy in Mar.
Draycott Place (IRE) 11-4 (11-13) Chased leader, soon 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, 4th and no impression from before 2 out, 5th and one pace run-in, 5th of 6, 7 3/4l behind King Blue (10-1) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
Strongpoint (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always in rear, no impression from 5 out, trailing entering straight, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Smashing (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Kylecrue (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led from 4th, ridden from 2 out, pressed after last, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 2m 3f hcp hvy in Apr beating Fergiethelegend (10-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Tipped Up Harry 3-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on into 2nd last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating De Benno (10-9) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Mr Goodenough (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed before 5 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 11, dist behind Cara's Oscar (11-9) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Mar.
