made all, slight mistake 4 out, ridden clear after 2 out, reduced lead and stayed on well from last
soon prominent, mistake and lost place 4 out, 8th before straight, ridden to chase winner last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, progress 4 out, soon 6th, 5th before straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
prominent, niggled along 4th, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra
soon mid-division, not always fluent jumping, closed into 6th before straight, ridden to chase leaders approaching last, no impression and kept on run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor
prominent, a bit slow 5 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent when bad mistake and unseated rider 1st
chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, every chance in 2nd when mistake 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th before straight, no extra from before 2 out, pulled up before last, lame
rear of mid-division, closer in 7th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
A strong looking beginners' event. Baily Green has competed at a high level but hasn't progressed as expected though he had chase debutant Silverhand, who started a warm favourite, behind at Kilbeggan nine days ago. Laganbank was in fine form over timber on fast ground last summer and has been highly tried this year so he's an interesting newcomer to fences as are the lightly-raced youngsters Old Laxey and Pat Garrett, the latter a surprise winner over hurdles at Sligo. Burn And Turn is one to keep an eye on but it's GLIBIN, who made a very promising chasing debut behind the classy-looking Arvika Ligeonniere at Punchestown, who is handed the vote. Touch Back has been going well in strong company over timber and is another newcomer to fences who should be monitored for the future.
Baily Green (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 25l behind Lucky William (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs gs in Apr.
Laganbank (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Prominent, led from 3rd, slight mistake 5th, headed from 4 out, no impression when mistake 2 out, soon weakened to last, eased from last, last of 5, 27l behind Alderwood (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Apr.
Life Of Reilly (NZ) 5-1 (10-9) Towards rear, closer in 6th before straight, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Princeton Plains (11-1) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl in Sep.
Major Harry (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd before straight, closed 2 out, led last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs in Oct beating Coole Avenue (11-12) by 1l, 20 ran.
Saddler's Native (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 4th when blundered and unseated rider 7th, in a race won by Galant Ferns (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gs, 11 ran.
Silverhand (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Towards rear, headway into 8th before halfway, mistake 7th, pushed along in 5th 3 out, no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 17l behind Prince Ludovic (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chs gs.
Swiftmarc (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, improved to close 4th 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 7l behind Silverhand (11-3) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl gf in Jul '10.
Old Laxey (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Led, joined from 4 out, stayed on best from last to edge on close home, won at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Spot Fine (11-4) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Pat Garrett (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led, joined from before 2 out, gained upper hand under pressure run-in, stayed on well and drifted a little left close home, won at Sligo 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl gd beating Roving Lad (11-4) by 1l, 11 ran.
Burn And Turn (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division best, 8th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 10th of 15, 32l behind Mae's Choice (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f hdl G3 (1) hvy in Apr.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 14, 42l behind Corskeagh Royale (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd.
The Quiet Enforcer (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Soon led, headed approaching 7 out, no extra 4 out, 9th of 14, well behind Shootin The Breeze (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase hvy in Feb.
Silver Canyon (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 13, 20l behind Acapulco Gold (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Benash (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway and left 2nd 5 out, ridden to challenge after 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Prince Ludovic (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chs gs.
House Rules (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Prominent, mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, led 3 out, headed under pressure entering straight and soon no extra, weakened, 9th of 13, 25l behind Star Of Aragon (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Dec.
Touch Back (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Mistake 1st, tracked leaders, short of room briefly 4 out, dropped to 6th after 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 8, 15l behind Run With The Wind (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd.
Rocky Wednesday (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up early, moderate 4th halfway, no impression from before 4 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, well behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs.
Glibin (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs.
Baby Whizz (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, dropped towards rear halfway, soon trailing, 7th of 9, well behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs.
