rear of mid-division, 9th 5f out, no extra approaching straight
dwelt and in rear, never a factor, no extra under 4f out
chased leader, 6th halfway, 4th 5f out, soon pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some progress in 8th approaching straight, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and went 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, closer 5f out, ridden 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong
soon led and clear, 8 lengths advantage halfway, reduced lead 5f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd and no chance with winner 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leader, 7th halfway, soon pushed along and dropped to rear, no extra 4f out, weakened
chased leader, 4th halfway, soon ridden and lost place, moderate 9th over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress in 5th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
mid-division, 5th 5f out, soon pushed along and no extra, weakened
chased leader, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching straight, no extra under 2f out
dwelt and in rear, progress approaching straight and 4th over 2f out, soon no chance with winner, kept on one pace
chased leader, 3rd halfway, closer 5f out and led under 2f out, soon asserted and stayed on well final furlong
He'llberemembered rarely runs on the Flat and won a Grade A chase at Leopardstown in January. Marty's Magic hasn't done as well as expected though he'll have found 1m4f too short at Dundalk last time and could still improve. Moon Dice has also disappointed after a very promising start to his career though the presence of Nina Carberry on board is a bonus. Passage Vendome has been alternating between hurdles and fences in decent company and has a bumper victory to his credit while Rory O'Moore is a useful handicap hurdler whose last run on the Flat was a fine second over this trip at Galway in October. He should go well but this can go to STORM AWAY. She won two bumpers around this time a year ago and had the cobwebs blown away after a long absence in a Listed contest at Limerick last month.
Creadan Mist (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden and weakened 5 out, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Bendanella (11-4) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Fort Defiance 2-1fav (11-8) Soon disputed lead, in front travelling well over 3f out, ridden before straight, stayed on best final furlong, won at Galway 2m N H flat in Jul '10 beating Apt Manor (11-9) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
He'llberemembered (IRE) 9-4fav (12-9) won at Punchestown 1m 7f charity stks beating Takeyourcapoff (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 24 ran.
Marty's Magic (IRE) 11-10fav (9-6) Chased leaders early, mid-division in moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, closer 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 8l behind Catchy Lass (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Mar.
Moon Dice (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Towards rear off pace, closer in 8th after halfway, progress entering straight, ridden in 3rd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Wither Hills (9-10) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Mar.
Rory O'Moore (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Attempted to make all, soon clear, advantage a little reduced 5f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, caught near line, 2nd of 13, nk behind Mireya (10-2) at Galway 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) hvy in Oct.
Twin Focus (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, soon ridden and lost place over 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 13, well behind Egyptian Warrior (9-13) at Listowel 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn hvy in Sep.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, pushed along in rear 12th, detached 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Unoccupied (9-12) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-145, 19 ran.
Wild Artist (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden entering straight, soon no extra, 12th of 24, 43l behind Maple Lady (11-2) at Cork 2m N H flat in Mar '11.
Do Na Paisti (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) Chased leaders, moderate 4th early, closer in 3rd approaching straight, dropped to 4th and no impression under pressure from before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 7l behind Bishopslough (11-4) at Thurles 2m gd in Oct.
Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Settled towards rear and kept a bit wide, 8th halfway, no extra and lost touch entering straight, no threat from 2f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Caim Hill (10-13) at Limerick 2m am stks (4yo+) gd in Jun.
Silverpockets (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) In rear, raced towards outer, closer order from 7f out, 8th over 3f out, no extra from 2f out, 8th of 10, 21l behind Ardnahoe (9-11) at Limerick 2m mares n h flat hvy in Mar.
Storm Away (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Held up in 7th, progress to go 4th briefly early straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 18l behind Tarana (9-0) at Limerick 1m 4f Listed stks (1) in Apr.
Passage Vendome (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Soon towards rear, mistake 3rd, slow jump in rear next, soon pulled up, in a race won by Mallowney (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs, 16 ran.
