waited with in mid-division, closer in 5th before 2 out, broke a leg and pulled up soon after
always prominent, ridden 5 out, struggling when slightly hampered 3 out, closer 3rd before next, no impression and kept on same pace approaching last
prominent, on terms 5 out, soon led, joined before 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last where mistake, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, moderate 5th before 2 out, ridden in pursuit of winner approaching last, soon closed, led and stayed on well run-in
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, slow jump 6 out, dropped to moderate 7th and no impression 4 out, kept on same pace
waited with towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from before 2 out
towards rear for much, never a factor
close up, slight mistake 2nd, on terms 5 out, mistake next, fell 3 out
mid-division, 9th halfway, no danger and kept on same pace from 6 out
led and disputed, mistake 6 out, soon headed, remained prominent, on terms before 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last where reduced lead, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
towards rear, no danger and kept on from 6 out
soon mid-division, moderate 8th 6 out, soon no impression
CADSPEED can gain his first victory over fences despite a long absence. Willie Mullins' charge, a very promising young hurdler in 2010, didn't impress with his jumping on his two starts over fences but he's been given plenty of time to iron out those faults and he can do well this year. Big Game Hunter has had eight starts over fences and hasn't done much wrong though he'll need to raise his game a little while Headford Flyer was just behind him at Thurles earlier this month, though he appeared to make some progress when runner-up at Clonmel two days later. Byerley Bear has been very disappointing on his latest two starts so the main threat may emerge in the shape of Mayo Mystique, who hasn't been beaten far in similar company on her three most recent starts.
Better Times (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden from 3 out, weakened entering straight, left moderate 4th at last, 4th of 5, 27l behind Make A Track (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl sft in Dec.
Big Game Hunter (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Prominent, 5th approaching 4 out, no impression next, moderate 3rd and kept on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Awkward Moment (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Cadspeed (FR) 8-15fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, challenged 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Uncle Tom Cobley (10-13) at Naas 2m nov chs sft in Jan '11.
Headford Flyer (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, 4th at last (usual 3 out), improved into 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Hidden Diamond (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase gd.
Insan Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division best, kept on one pace, 9th of 19, 35l behind Smile Crocodile (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 7th 2 out (usual 4 out), soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 11, 6l behind D's Trix (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Schinkel (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out and soon no extra, last of 22, 32l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
The Rossmeister (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Mr Eko (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Ainm Spartacus (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, closed 6 out, soon on terms, mistake 4 out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Galloping Gander (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chase gd.
Luna Runner (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Led, some slight mistakes, headed approaching 6 out, no extra from next, 12th of 14, well behind Loughnagall (10-12) at Clonmel 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (5yo+) in Sep.
Mayo Mystique (IRE) 4-5fav (11-2) Led and disputed and some slightly slow jumps, headed briefly 3 out and ridden along, strongly pressed and headed next, no extra before last, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Fantastic Gold (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mrs beg chs gd.
Red Memo (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 18, 44l behind Letterlee Star (10-8) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
Mojoes Palm (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Waited with well off pace towards rear, never a factor, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from before straight, 4th of 7, 27l behind Galloping Gander (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chase gd.
Byerley Bear (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 13, well behind Odonimee (11-5) at Clonmel 2m beg chase hvy in Feb.
Clicksnmortar (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, led after 4th, joined 2 out (usual 4 out), led again after last (usual 3 out), ridden and headed entering straight, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Hidden Diamond (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase gd.
Dark Strands (IRE) 7-2 (10-4) Towards rear, 9th before 4 out, 8th before next, soon no impression under pressure, 8th of 13, 27l behind Harbour View (9-11) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl sft in Sep '08.
King Maker (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Prominent in chasing group, not fluent 6 out, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mr Eko (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Links Course (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, jumped left, 4th halfway, weakened after 4 out, position improved in straight due to 3 fallers, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Dantes King (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar.
