The veteran Witness Of Fashion last won over a year ago but is gradually dropping to a winnable mark and has been performing with credit. Highest Benefit gained his first ever victory on his 26th start at Clonmel and a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent another big run. Shanklys Dawn shot up the weights after completing a double in September and has been unable to cope though is now just 3lb higher. WELL JOEY (NAP) was having only his second run for new connections when sent to Hexham and gaining an impressive victory, his first in 27 starts. Now he's struck form he looks one to follow in minor handicaps. Dontdooddson landed a handicap hurdle at Clonmel in November but hasn't shown much in two starts over fences.
Dontdooddson (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 8th, pushed along from 3 out, no impression before straight, one pace, 6th of 12, dist behind Snugsborough Hall (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Feb.
Theatre Run (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always in rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 5th of 7, 26 3/4l behind High School Days (11-7) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Apr.
Cantkidakidder (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 3rd, on terms briefly 9th, no extra straight, 7th of 19, 31 1/4l behind Oh'herewego (11-7) at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Well Joey (IRE) 13-8fav (11-2) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, pushed clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Mar beating Sory (10-0) by 7l, 10 ran.
Whitmore Power (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, moderate 6th and no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 6th of 12, dist behind Ex Patriot (11-12) at Thurles 2m gd in Feb.
Takemeback (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon led, mistake 7th, soon extended lead and 6 lengths clear when mistake 6 out, reduced advantage and jumped left next, headed 3 out, 4th and jumped left next, soon no extra, 6th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Bridies Boy (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Waited with towards rear, a little slow at 5th and pushed along, soon headway, reminders 10th, moderate 4th before 2 out and one pace, 4th of 11, 16 1/4l behind Highest Benefit (9-10) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp gd in Mar.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, a little keen and on terms 1st, soon led, jumped left 6th, soon headed, remained prominent, led again approaching 9th, pressed and good jumps last 2, stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp gd in Mar beating Cloudy Morning (11-8) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Wake Up Early (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 15, dist behind Burrows Saint (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f sft in Mar.
Daisy Chicks (IRE) 28-1 (10-9) Mid-division early, reminder 2nd, not fluent 3rd, soon towards rear, pecked 10th and no extra, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Soon disputed lead, headed after 1st, remained prominent, a little slow 9th and ridden along and lost position, headway again 4 out until weakened from before straight, 10th of 11, dist behind Highest Benefit (9-10) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp gd in Mar.
Night Sir (IRE) 80-1 (10-4) Always behind, not fluent at 2nd and rider briefly lost iron, ridden from 8th, soon trailing, 9th of 13, dist behind Dubai Devils (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Glacial Shadow (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, 3rd at last, no impression run-in, 5th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Slemish (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Taboo (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led, headed and ridden before 2 out, 4th 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Slemish (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
