tracked leaders, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along under 5f out, no impression approaching straight, one pace
mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, ridden in close 4th over 1f out, one pace closing stages
prominent, 2nd approaching halfway, dropped to 5th over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 8th approaching halfway, pushed along under 5f out, under pressure 4f out, soon no impression, weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division early, soon tracked leaders, 6th approaching halfway, under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression, no extra and eased final furlong, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along after halfway, no impression over 5f out, weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, on terms under 4f out, under pressure straight, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace closing stages
towards rear, clipped heels inside first 6f and almost unseated rider, soon raced in 11th, not much room under 5f out, no impression approaching straight, moderate 6th under 2f out, kept on same pace
held up towards outer, a little keen, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along 5f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased 2f out, tailed off
prominent, a little keen, 3rd approaching halfway, still travelling smoothly and challenged straight, gained narrow lead 1 1/2f out, edged slightly left 1f out, kept on well, strongly pressed closing stages, just held on, demoted to 2nd
led, headed under 4f out, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
towards rear, improved to get on terms over 3f out, impeded 1f out, kept on well closing stages, just failed, promoted to 1st
tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along under 5f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased from 2f out, completely tailed off
Dounikos started odds-on when making a successful debut between the flags in February of last year and there must have been something amiss when pulling up on his bumper debut at Limerick in December. Bobo Mac ran reasonably well in a big field of hurdlers at Navan in November so it's a surprise to see him back in a bumper. KOLUMBUS is a half-brother to six winners and though well beaten on his opening run a year ago he's been given a break and can return to action with a victory. Lion In His Heart has the pedigree of a staying chaser while Al Le Gone should do better when faced with a set of hurdles. Derek O'Connor's presence on Callyerman is a bonus and his mount will be better for his recent run at Punchestown.
Al Le Gone (FR) Al Namix gelding out of Applepom.
Bobo Mac (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, closer in 6th halfway, ridden and slightly hampered 3 out, no impression on leaders in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 22, 26 1/4l behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Callyerman (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden in 8th 4f out, no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 25 3/4l behind Battleford (11-12) at Punchestown 2m sft in Jan.
Ceide Fields 50-1 (11-6) A little keen, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along under 3f out, soon under pressure and no impression, dropped behind from 2f out, weakened, last of 5, dist behind Avenir D'une Vie (11-11) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Dounikos (FR) 7-4fav (11-11) Towards rear, closer in 6th 3f out, no extra from over 2f out, weakened and soon pulled up, at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Knuckle Duster (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, dropped towards rear 6f out, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened and completely tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Battleford (11-12) at Punchestown 2m sft in Jan.
Kolumbus (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear early, mid-division in 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 13th of 20, dist behind Castello Sforza (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Lion In His Heart (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Coolnasneachta.
Scottsisland (IRE) Vertical Speed gelding out of Parkality.
Cant Wait (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 10th of 16, dist behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Caoimhe Diva (IRE) Beneficial M out of Royalette.
Arena Seven (IRE) Mastercraftsman gelding out of Opera Star.
Ted Thistle (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Which Thistle.
