keen hold, soon mid-division, moderate 7th from 4 out, soon no impression
always prominent, mistake 2 out, no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on
led, clear early, strongly pressed approaching last where mistake, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
prominent, keen hold early, 2nd for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace approaching last
tracked leaders, keen hold, mistake and unseated rider 3rd
chased leaders, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression under pressure
mid-division, 6th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 9th from 4 out, soon no danger, tailed off
Old Charm has come up against decent opposition in bumpers since scoring at Cork in January and is the type to do well over hurdles. Ballyadam Brook showed nothing in points but has improved with each run over timber and there was plenty to like about his second behind Pay The Bounty in a Cork maiden. Itsuptoyou took a long time to find form over hurdles and hasn't been seen since last June but there will be no fitness concerns over Dessie Hughes' GRANGECLARE RHYTHM, who made a very promising racecourse debut behind Princess Marlan in a huge field at Navan in March. Life Of Reilly was a disappointing favourite in a Fairyhouse bumper in November but shouldn't be dismissed on his debut over timber.
Avanti Albert (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, in rear straight, 20th of 24, well behind Cloone Stream (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gs in Aug '08.
Commandment (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) 16th of 22, well behind Tetouan (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in Jun '08.
Cyborg 14-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 14th 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 16, 23l behind Mr Clyde (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Feb.
Old Charm 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 8th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, 13th of 17, 19l behind Hidden Universe (11-4) at Punchestown 2m N H flat G1 gd in Apr.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead from 6th, mistake 4 out, just headed when bad mistake 2 out, soon no impression in 3rd, kept on run-in, 3rd of 22, 3 1/2l behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Apr.
Itsuptoyou (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, no extra and weakened after 3 out, 8th of 18, 40l behind Clicksnmortar (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Life Of Reilly (NZ) 10-11fav (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace (poor visibility), 2nd of 5, 9l behind Tornedo Shay (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat hvy in Nov.
Molko Jack (FR) 11-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, keen hold, headed from 6th, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from before straight, eased run-in, tailed off, 18th of 22, well behind Stony Grey Soil (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr.
Along Came Polly (IRE) Old Vic mare out of Miss Polymer.
Cosmic Rose (IRE) Son Of Sharp Shot mare out of Cosmic Speed Queen.
Grangeclare Rhythm (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, 6th entering straight, 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra when mistake last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 27, 6l behind Princess Marlan (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Miss Anderson (IRE) Endeavour mare out of Missing Nellie.
Takemedowntown (IRE) Moscow Society mare out of Downtown Rosie.
Under No Illusions (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, tailed off, 22nd of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar.
Maid Of Lorn (USA) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar, 28 ran.
Pops Rocket (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway to 8th 3 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression leaders 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Cheer Up (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Gormanstown Cuckoo 2-1fav (11-7) Close up in 2nd, ridden to challenge entering straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Acey (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
Rendezvous Bay (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Towards rear, some modest late headway, 9th of 13, 35l behind Flat Out (11-9) at Sligo 2m hdl gd.
