chased leaders, close up 2nd halfway, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden in close 2nd last, kept on run-in, not match winner
held up towards rear, moderate 8th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, improved to lead before 2 out, strongly pressed, ridden and kept on well from last
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway in 6th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
soon led, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden before 4 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Despite costing his supporters dearly on several occasions since landing two bumpers in 2008, DRIVE ON REGARDLESS is impossible to oppose. Willie Mullins' charge has comfortably the best form on offer and his recent close second to Pay The Bounty at Cork would be good enough for this. For A Finish was over 20 lengths back in fifth and can't be expected to reverse the form and though Quiet Word has shown the occasional glimpse of ability he was beaten a distance last time. Rashar Og didn't run badly behind Binocular here on New Year's Day but will need to improve to get anywhere near the selection.
Drive On Regardles (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Soon mid-division, good progress into 3rd approaching straight, chased winner from after 2 out, closed and kept on well run-in, not quite get there, 2nd of 22, nk behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
For A Finish 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 22, 21l behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
Giant Sequoia (USA) 16-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 20, 38l behind Cass Bligh (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Multicultural 20-1 (11-5) Always in rear, tailed off, 24th of 25, well behind Fisher Bridge (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl sft in Oct '08.
A Thousand Men (FR) 33-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 15th of 22, well behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
Billy Bad (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Bhd, mstk 1st, up 6th, 12th 1/2 way, to when pu 5out, in a race won by Mr Chippy (12-0) at Ballysteen 3m ire ptp gd in Apr '09, 17 ran.
Quiet Word (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 13th of 15, well behind Hellyhunter (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Rashar Og (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led and clear, reduced advantage and ridden after 3 out, headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 8l behind Binocular (11-9) at Tramore 2m 6yo mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Ravens Glen (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, 13th of 18, well behind Big Boots (11-5) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in May.
Rivazza (FR) 25-1 (10-13) Never a factor, tailed off, 13th of 17, well behind Prince Of Forwards (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl (4-6yo) in Mar.
The Bar Stool (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led, disputed from 5 out, headed before 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, 8th of 20, well behind Lady Roberta (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar.
The Hardy Man (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, disputed before halfway, led approaching 5 out, headed before next, ridden and weakened before straight, 17th of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar.
Vintage Paddy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) In touch, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, 7th next, kept on same pace, 8th of 25, 24l behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
Wiseman's Inn (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 15, well behind Liberty Counsel (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Split Ear (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Towards rear early, progress 5 out, soon 5th, 4th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out, 4th of 16, 20l behind Without The Bop (11-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Moon Prince (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from after 4 out, 8th of 20, well behind Jackieandy (11-4) at Tralee 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gs in Sep '08.
Adenauer (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Prominent, 4th halfway, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Scavenger (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs 0-116 in Dec, 21 ran.
Emergency Cover (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 9th of 22, 26l behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
