held up towards rear, progress 3f out, 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge entering straight, led 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, dropped to rear over 6f out, soon trailing, completely tailed off
mid-division, progress into 4th 6f out, disputed briefly under 4f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra over 2f out
mid-division, ridden in 8th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace straight
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 5f out, headed 4f out and ridden, soon no extra
held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
soon led, headed 5f out, remained close up, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, mid-division halfway, ridden 5f out, no extra over 3f out, weakened and tailed off
held up in rear, progress into 9th 5f out, ridden 4f out, kept on one pace from over 2f out
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up in 5th 4f out, ridden and no extra under 3f out
held up early, closer in 6th halfway, close up in 4th 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed entering straight, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close up 4f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no extra before straight
held up, progress in 7th 2 1/2f out, 5th 2f out, soon switched to inner and ridden to lead entering straight, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead and dispute 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
ALTON BAY reverts to a bumper after a fair hurdling debut a couple of weeks ago, his first start since September. His overall form is stronger than that of these rivals and he can finally get off the mark. Rolihlahla was made a short-priced favourite for his Cork debut last month but didn't really pick up when asked though there's no doubt he'll improve for the experience. Iffjack has a mainly Flat pedigree and won't have been suited by the testing conditions he's run in so far while Dessie Hughes' Sheamus may prove best of the newcomers.
Alton Bay (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching 4 out, switched left before next, switched right and 4th 2 out, still 4th from last where slight mistake, no impression when squeezed for room run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 3l behind Olwenbrook (10-11) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gd.
Be My Legend (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Fort Smith (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f NH flat in May.
Crowley (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders and 7th halfway, progress 4f out and ridden in 2nd entering straight, under pressure and no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened and eased final 100 yards, 7th of 10, 26l behind Chapel Garden (11-4) at Thurles 2m NH flat sft in Dec.
Graney Town (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Prominent, 4th into straight, no impression and kept on one pace from 2f out, 7th of 17, 22l behind Daring Carlotta (11-7) at Clonmel 2m NH flat gf.
Licknabegga (IRE) High-rise gelding out of Thorntoun Connect.
Markmycard (IRE) Generous gelding out of Wavy Kris.
Miko's Lad (IRE) Milan gelding out of Lady Windswept.
Monefelim River (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th over 6f out, ridden 5f out, soon no extra, eased 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Thats My Rabbit (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m NH flat gd.
Rocky Court (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, edged left on bend after 5f, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 20th of 25, well behind Totally Dominant (12-0) at Punchestown 2m NH flat.
Rolihlahla (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Soon mid-division, 7th before straight, soon ridden on outer, kept on same pace from over 2f out, 6th of 17, 18l behind Oneforlill (11-2) at Cork 2m NH flat in May.
Sheamus (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of She's A Venture.
Iffjack (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, 3rd after 6f, 4th 6f out, ridden and pressed 3rd from 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 11l behind What Lies Ahead (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4yo NH flat hvy in Feb.
Little Haarth (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 8th into straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 17, 11l behind Daring Carlotta (11-7) at Clonmel 2m NH flat gf.
Persian Wind (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 15, well behind Erlkonig (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd.
It's Ballyvic (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Divining.
