soon disputed lead, headed going to 5 out, moderate 3rd and no impression from before 3 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, pulled up before 6 out
mid-division best, moderate 6th approaching 7 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, closer in 3rd 6 out, no impression in 5th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, moderate 6th before 5 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, moderate 5th at 10th, no extra and pulled up before 6 out
prominent in chasing group, closed 6 out, soon 2nd, on terms approaching 3 out and soon led, ridden clear from before straight, stayed on well, easily
mid-division, slightly hampered 7th, closer in 5th 6 out, struggling in 4th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
disputed lead for much, a couple of slightly slow jumps, headed before 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
mid-division until mistake and unseated rider 7th
towards rear, ridden from 10th, soon no extra, pulled up before 6 out
Next Week was an exciting novice hurdle prospect in 2009 but had just one run over fences the following year and pulled up between the flags at Tallow last month. Mouse Morris tries Big Game Hunter in blinkers which isn't surprising after his poor recent form over fences. He began his career with a couple of very promising runs and would have no problems here on that sort of form. However, POCKETFULLAPENNIES looks the safest option as he showed much improved form when attracting support at Clonmel where he was staying on strongly over that 2m4f trip. Most of the remainder have won a point-to-point at some stage but are difficult to fancy in this company.
Big Game Hunter (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led early, 6th halfway, 4th 5 out, no extra after 3 out, 6th of 10, 35l behind Soll (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Breens Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th approaching straight, no extra, 6th of 9, 31l behind Morning Assembly (11-6) at Punchestown 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Castlesaffron (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always behind, 11th of 18, 38l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase sft in Feb.
Ce Mhead (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Prominent, 3rd halfway, left 2nd after 4 out, no impression in 3rd early straight, no extra run-in, 5th of 13, 29l behind Carloswayback (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Cooldine Run (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Waited with well off pace in mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2, 6th of 11, 17l behind Spring Wine (9-12) at Tramore 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
Next Week (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Ld/disp running free, hdd 6out, 4th 5out, btn 2out, still fair 6th but no impr when pu last, in a race won by Carthalawn (12-0) at Tallow 3m ire ptp in Feb, 13 ran.
Paddy The Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Keen hold, settled towards rear, not fluent 7 out, no extra from 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Mini Vic (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Pocketfullapennies (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th 6 out, 5th 3 out, 2nd before straight, challenged and on terms before 2 out, 2nd and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Mr Eko (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase sft in Feb.
West Cork Flash (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Prominent, 4th before 7 out, soon struggling and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Medical Card (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f beg chs hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Bb Bonita (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Waited with, 7th 7 out, mistake and unseated rider 5 out, in a race won by Carrigeen Lechuga (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Deeshan (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, no extra 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Belle Brook (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mrs beg chs hvy in Jan, 9 ran.
