chased leaders, ridden into 3rd into straight, on terms 2 out, headed and kept on same pace approaching last
prominent, led approaching straight, soon joined, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out
close up, weakened from before 3 out
chased leaders, no extra from 4 out, pulled up injured straight
tracked leaders, no impression under pressure in 4th into straight, kept on same pace
mid-division best, no impression from after 3 out
always towards rear
towards rear, 9th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
always prominent and jumped well, 2nd approaching straight, soon on terms travelling well, led approaching last, ridden out
tracked leaders, mistake 5 out, 6th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight
mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight
led and disputed, headed after 3 out, lost place and no impression into straight
never better than mid-division, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, slipped up after 3rd
Molko Jack gained a surprise though very easy victory on heavy ground here but whether he can repeat that run with a 10lb rise is debatable as that was his first success in 13 starts. Third-placed SPRING WINE, who was having his first start for nine months and was in touch for a long way, can take his revenge on the revised terms and looks nicely weighted. Garamor Boy was having his 32nd run over timber when finally getting off the mark at Downpatrick but appears better over further and has gone up 5lb. The veteran Buck Breeze generally runs well around here but hasn't won a race since 2006 while the youngster Rusty Halo is making his handicap debut and has shown only moderate form. Banna Beach has a very long absence to overcome and though that hasn't been a problem in the past he's on a much higher mark this time.
Molko Jack (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Mid-division, closer on inner from before 5 out, led travelling well 2 out, clear approaching last, stayed on well, ridden out, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb beating Tequila Lord (11-10) by 11l, 14 ran.
Banna Beach (IRE) 10-3fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, in 5th, headway on outer after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, edged clear before last, stayed on well, won at Tramore 2m hcp chs 0-109 gf in May '09 beating Indian Love (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Garamor Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Made all, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl sft beating Kid Curry (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Buck Breeze (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and kept on same pace from 4 out, 6th of 16, 17l behind Stowaway Pearl (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
St Killian's Run (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, soon no impression, 10th of 18, 40l behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
Morethanafeeling (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, well behind Johnny McGeeney (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Mackey Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 7th 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 25, 28l behind Final Victory (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
King's Road 33-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 8th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, well behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Last Time D'albain (FR) 40-1 (11-4) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, one pace, 6th of 12, 42l behind Goban Saor (10-11) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Rusty Halo (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 6th and ridden 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure, 5th of 13, 9l behind Louisville Lip (10-9) at Thurles 2m 4yo hdl sft in Jan.
Toor Brook Honours (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out, 8th of 14, 46l behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Wilde Oscar (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 23l behind Career Move (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Spring Wine (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Tangible 20-1 (10-8) Led, clear from 3rd, reduced advantage 5 out, headed and weakened quickly next, 10th of 14, well behind Lochan Lacha (10-13) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl hvy in Dec '08.
Dancing Water 33-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, pushed along in 8th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 15th of 17, 36l behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Saipan (FR) 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, 6th 3 out, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 47l behind Alwaystheoptimist (11-8) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
