prominent early, soon mid-division, lost place before 6 out, weakened and pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, closed 4 out, challenged and on terms 2 out, soon led, a bit green before last, pressed and stayed on well run-in
towards rear, 10th 4 out, kept on same pace from next
tracked leaders, closer in 2nd 4 out, 3rd next, no extra next
soon towards rear, behind when pulled up after 4 out
led, headed 3 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, stretched a bit for 8th, led 3 out, joined next, soon headed, held in 2nd when fell last
mid-division, mistake 1st, slow jump 4th and reminders, 8th 4 out, kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, 6th 4 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, closer in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 5th next, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, closed from 3 out, 4th next, left 2nd from last, stayed on well run-in, not get to winner
close up, some slight mistakes, mistake and weakened from 5 out
Macs Mandalus is probably unfortunate to still be a maiden over fences though his jumping leaves something to be desired at times. Ballymac Beauty has produced some decent runs over the bigger obstacles but was beaten when odds-on at Listowel last time and this looks tougher. GLENSTAL ABBEY was a useful novice hurdler last year who should make a chaser. He would probably prefer some rain but has the ability to land a contest of this nature. The progressive Rare Commodity, who has been transformed by fast ground over timber recently and would have a chance providing there isn't too much rain.
Away Home (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Always behind, 6th of 8, 25l behind Kennel Bridge (9-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Dec '08.
Coast (IRE) 4-5fav (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer in 2nd 3 out, headway to lead entering straight, challenged 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec '08 beating Presenting Thyne (10-13) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Glenstal Abbey (IRE) 9-4 (11-9) In touch towards rear, closed to track leaders 8th, dropped to rear again approaching 5 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Quito De La Roque (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 6f lst nov hdl (4yo+) in Feb, 5 ran.
Klassy (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, weakening when mistake 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Grand Opera (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jun.
Macs Mandalus 7-1 (11-12) Led, bad mistake 3rd, mistake and headed from 5 out, 3rd 4 out, dropped to moderate 5th and no impression from after 3 out where collided with rival, 5th of 15, 41l behind Grand Opera (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jun.
Moving On (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Tryptronic (10-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl gf in Jun.
Olifan d'Oudairies (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 16, 26l behind Mr Bones (11-3) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
Rare Commodity (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Always prominent, 3rd before straight, ridden to chase leader before last, soon closed and challenged run-in, stayed on best to lead near finish, won at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jun beating The Rocking Dock (11-11) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Richard The First (GER) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 5th approaching 5 out, no extra under pressure from next, 8th of 11, 50l behind Teach Nua (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf in Sep.
Silver Palm (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Towards rear, fell 5th, in a race won by Your Busy (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf, 16 ran.
Wicklow Lad 14-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, well behind Diophas (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs gf.
Ballymac Beauty (IRE) 9-10fav (11-0) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, led 5 out, pressed from 2 out, joined at last, headed and no extra run-in, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Inch Native (11-0) at Listowel 2m 3f mrs beg chs gf in Jun.
Clan Music (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Soon trailing in rear, pulled up after 7th, in a race won by Cruising Katie (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f nov chs gf, 8 ran.
Wise Old Owl (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, not fluent jumping, kept on without threatening from 2 out, 5th of 10, 18l behind Tribes And Banner (11-9) at Roscommon 2m nov chs gf in Jun.
Bold Perk (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 17l behind Arctic Zone (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase fm in Jun.
Nazdaq (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th before 5 out, 6th after 3 out, no impression from next, 6th of 16, 21l behind Lucky At Last (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun.
Right Or Wrong (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, led narrowly 7th until after next, outpaced when jumped right 3 out, soon no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 28l behind Billie Magern (11-3) at Perth 2m 4f nov chs (3) gf.
Whats Up Bob (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Soon mid-division, closer in 5th before 5 out where slight mistake, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 6th of 13, 21l behind King High (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase fm in Jun.
Our Symphony (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Led, about 5 lengths clear until reduced advantage approaching 4 out, headed approaching straight, 4th when mistake 2 out, no extra, 5th of 16, 12l behind Tribes And Banner (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 1f beg chase gf in Jun.
