Plenty of runners but few with realistic chances. Staged Engagement is penalised for his bumper victory at Uttoxeter but has run quite well in both starts over timber in the UK. ZAOFU was narrowly beaten in his first three starts over hurdles before a moderate effort when stepped up to 2m5f here in August. He's not certain to be suited by today's softer conditions but his overall form makes him difficult to ignore. Subset hasn't shown much and looked better suited by further last time but Tapenade showed a bit of potential in bumpers and will be better for his hurdling debut at Wexford.
Alcatraz (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, took keen hold, mistake 3rd, never a factor, 17th of 19, dist behind Voix Des Tiep (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Maximus Daia (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Close up, badly hampered and unseated rider after 1st, at Wexford 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Staged Engagement (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, jumped left throughout, effort 3 out, weakened after next, 4th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Henry Smith (10-12) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Zaofu (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Getareason (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Big King (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 1st, well off pace in mid-division halfway, slight mistake 4 out, remote 10th entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 18, dist behind Breaken (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Da Vinci Rock (FR) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, well off pace halfway, no impression 4 out, no extra, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 18, dist behind Breaken (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Dunbar (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 14, dist behind Aim For Glory (11-0) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Ourauldman (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Disputed lead early, prominent, slightly impeded 2nd, moderate 3rd after next, weakened towards rear from before 3 out, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Featherinyourcap (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Subset (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th, progress and slight mistake 3 out, soon 6th, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Rain In Spain (11-5) at Sligo 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Tapenade (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 7th from 3rd, slight mistake 6th, improved to get on terms from 3 out, headed into straight and lost position 2 out, no extra and mistake last, 6th of 11, 29l behind An Fraoch Mor (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
The Artful Roger (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon no impression and dropped to 8th before last, no extra, 8th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Iconic Lady (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Beat Of The Sea (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, a little keen, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, headway but no danger after 3 out to chase leaders, mistake 2 out and one pace, 4th of 18, 24l behind Annamix (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Golden Chance (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, raced towards outer, 9th halfway, no danger 4f out, 10th of 12, dist behind Carrigmoorna Wood (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 2f sft in May.
Molly Barrys Cross (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) In rear and trailing, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 28 1/4l behind Ballybrowney Jack (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Unlaoised (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 19, dist behind Great White Shark (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Sherlock Oaks (IRE) Dansant gelding out of Love Giulia.
Pull The Other One (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 14th of 21, dist behind Final List (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Edelweis De L'Aube (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Waited with, last after 2nd, headway approaching 3 out, slight mistake next, soon one pace, 9th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Ming Dynasty (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp gd in Feb.
