mid-division, moderate 9th 4 out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening
towards rear, ran out 5 out
soon tracked leaders, keen hold, 3rd before 3 out, closed straight, almost on terms in 2nd when fell heavily 2 out
soon chased leaders, moderate 8th 4 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, progress approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
always prominent, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, dropped to 3rd when hampered 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 5th before 3 out, soon no impression
soon tracked leaders, keen hold, 3rd before 3 out, closed straight, almost on terms in 2nd when fell heavily 2 out
chased leaders, moderate 6th 4 out, no impression from before next
mid-division, no extra from 4 out
well off pace towards rear, progress into moderate 6th before 3 out, left moderate 2nd and kept on without threatening from between last 2
never better than mid-division
POPCORN should probably have won over hurdles by now but gets a very good chance to put matters straight here. Willie Mullins' bumper winner was run out of it close home by the very consistent Gift Of Dgab at Navan a month ago and though a longer trip will probably be required in the future he should have the pace for this. Academy Rose looked promising when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Thurles in November and wasn't suited by reverting to a bumper at Tramore a month later. She should win races over timber and looks a threat but Funatfuntasia, who has shown a little promise, will do better when the ground quickens. Ballyhoura has shown potential in his two starts and is one to keep an eye on for the future.
Alajan (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 25, 32l behind Final Victory (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Funatfuntasia 4-1 (11-12) Towards rear, progress into moderate 4th after 4 out, soon no impression, 5th of 16, 43l behind Salesin (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Popcorn (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge approaching 2 out, disputed before last, headed and no impression early run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 25, 2l behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Bay Swallow (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress to track leaders approaching 3 out, 7th before straight, left 4th and kept on same pace from after 2 out, 4th of 18, 28l behind Quiet Thought (10-8) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl sft in Nov.
About The House (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, poor 6th approaching straight, kept on without threatening, 4th of 18, 23l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Blue Vic (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Allee Garde (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Jackstalkin (IRE) Talkin Man gelding out of Carrie Mist.
Kilmagner (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to 4th 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra and weakened, 13th of 16, 24l behind Jeangeorges (9-1) at Listowel 1m hcp 47-60 gf in Jun (flat).
King Lir (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Close up, 3rd into straight, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 47l behind Days Hotel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl.
Lord Accord (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Soon moderate 9th, 8th from before 5th, kept on without threatening from before 2 out, 5th of 12, 9l behind Crowning Moment (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Apr '09.
Academy Rose (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, some progress over 6f out, no extra from 3f out, 7th of 8, 19l behind Flying Light (11-11) at Tramore 2m ldy N H flat hvy in Dec.
Benalicious (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 10th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Hudder Ghan (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Towards rear throughout, 14th of 21, well behind O Fortuna (10-13) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Ms Cabrita (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 19, 46l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
She's Our Luck (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 15, 28l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Silver Chief (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 18, well behind Gerdalia (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl sft.
Twentyeleven (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 14, well behind Couleur De La Loi (11-1) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Flemen Times Ahead (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 25, 42l behind First Impressions (10-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Ballyhoura (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 4th on outer, took keen hold, pushed along in 4th entering straight, soon no extra, 5th of 11, 28l behind Star Neuville (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat in Dec.
Howsadisthat (FR) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Byerley Bear (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Sir Loujay (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, well behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
