chased leaders, struggling and kept on same pace from 3 out
always prominent, on terms from 3 out, kept on well run-in, headed close home
prominent, stuggling when mistake 2 out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, progress to track leaders approaching 3 out, on terms approaching straight, headed and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, closer in 8th after 3 out, kept on same pace from after next
led, mistake 6 out, joined from 3 out, soon headed and no extra
chased leaders, no extra from 3 out
chased leaders, 4th after 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, stayed on best run-in to lead close home
towards rear, progress from 3 out, 5th and kept on same pace under pressure from before last
chased leaders, 7th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure in 4th from before last
soon chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, 4th approaching straight, no extra from before last
always towards rear
never better than mid-division
always towards rear
chased leaders early, dropped behind from before 8th, soon pulled up
mid-division 9th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from after next
The veteran A New Story couldn't quite defend his Cross Country Chase crown at Cheltenham but his earlier close third over timber at Naas suggests he's not done with just yet. MR PERNICKETY is improving with every run and came with a late burst to catch Dizzy Rascal over 2m6f at Thurles. Sure to be suited by today's trip he can continue his progress and take this. Katie's Jem created a surprise when beating De Dodger at Limerick and a 6lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run but the biggest threat may emerge from Whatsabillion, a winner over fences at Clonmel in March who didn't get going until far too late three days later in a handicap hurdle at Limerick.
A New Story (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, effort and every chance approaching last, soon ridden, one pace when switched left and rider dropped whip flat, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Sizing Australia (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m 7f hcp chs (2) gd in Mar.
Model County Lass (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened before 4 out, tailed off (coughing post race), 14th of 21, well behind Cayo Levantado (11-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Prince Of Forwards 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden in 12th 3 out, stayed on one pace in 9th last, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 4l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Miss Mary Mac (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, driven along in 6th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 17l behind Kylebeg Krystle (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 9-109 sft in Jan.
Night Alliance (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden from next, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 14, 14l behind Our Eric (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Crude (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, headed before straight, soon no impression under pressure, hampered and kept on same pace from last, 4th of 17, 11l behind Wise Oscar (11-4) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl in Mar.
Sharekan (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, no extra, 8th of 26, 13l behind Trendelenburg (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Whatsabillion (IRE) 9-2fav (10-13) In rear, ridden from 4 out, some modest late headway straight, 5th of 14, 14l behind Our Eric (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Katie's Jem (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, headway from before 3 out, 3rd next, 2nd before last, stayed on well to lead late run-in, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar beating De Dodger (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Refrain Celtique (FR) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th before 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, 7th of 17, 17l behind Wise Oscar (11-4) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl in Mar.
Take A Stroll (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Never a factor, 18th of 26, 28l behind Trendelenburg (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Vardas Partner (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Close up, 3rd 3 out, soon dropped to moderate 4th and no extra, 8th of 13, 36l behind Tico (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gd.
Mr Pernickety (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th before straight, challenged under pressure approaching last where left 2nd, stayed on well to gain narrow lead late run-in, won at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar beating Dizzy Rascal (10-10) by nk, 18 ran.
Wild Salmon (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 17th of 26, 21l behind Trendelenburg (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Representing (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, left disputing 3 out, soon 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra, 6th of 15, 23l behind Drive On Jim (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Jan.
Strange Encounter (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, well behind Muzak (10-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Mar.
Ballygill Gale (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 15th of 26, 19l behind Trendelenburg (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Old Magic (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened and eased, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Rivage d'or (11-2) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Feb.
Regal Ambition (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up, bad mistake 1st and bumped at 2nd, last from next, no impression from 5 out, 8th of 12, well behind Second Glance (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
