always towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression next
always towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression next
held up, 6th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 7th next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, under pressure in 5th next, no extra before last
chased leaders, improved into 2nd 3 out, disputed last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well close home
led, ridden before 2 out, joined last, headed run-in and no extra in 3rd closing stages
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
held up in rear and ran freely early, progress into 6th 2 out, challenged last, ridden and every chance run-in, kept on into 2nd closing stages, no impression on winner close home
Crystal Pearl had shown potential before landing a Limerick maiden in June and the lack of a recent run is no problem for one from this yard. The veteran Mississippi River ran his best race for a long time when runner-up to Lets High Five It at Thurles and has winning form around here but High In The Clouds looks better over further. INISHTURK LAD has yet to win over timber but went very close here a couple of weeks ago when a mistake at the last may have cost him victory. A 4lb rise won't help but this is only his sixth race over hurdles and he can shrug off the extra. Seeyouallincoppers has won once in 20 starts over hurdles but has run enough good races to be competitive, despite a big weight. Dr Waluigi has been a beaten favourite the last twice and this doesn't look any easier.
Beckwith Star (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from before last, 10th of 22, 22 3/4l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Crystal Pearl 12-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 8th, soon last, closer order from 3 out, no impression and one pace straight, dropped to last again near finish, last of 5, 12 1/4l behind Bachasson (11-8) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Sep.
High In The Clouds (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Close up and disputed lead, ridden to lead from before straight, headed 2 out, dropped to 5th and no extra from before last, 5th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Rebel Turn (11-8) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Master Oscar (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) In rear, moderate 4th and pushed along 5 out, soon no danger, last of 5, dist behind Shanahan's Turn (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f gd in Oct.
Fruits Of Molly (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) Led, soon clear, reduced lead when slight mistake 4th, went on again from 6th, came back to field before 9th, pressed and under pressure approaching straight, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, slightly impeded last, 5th of 7, 11 1/2l behind Getoutwhenyoucan (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f sft in Mar.
Mississippi River (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, 4th 3 out, progress to challenge last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Lets High Five It (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Inishturk Lad 5-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, led before halfway, pressed 3 out, ridden and disputed before 2 out, kept on from last, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Dr Waluigi (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-1) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 4th from 6th, soon 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, one pace from between last 2, 5th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Luckyinmilan (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 13-8fav (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead entering straight, ridden on inner and headed 1 1/2f out, rallied well to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb beating Corker Hill (9-11) by nk, 8 ran.
Seeyouallincoppers (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Towards rear of mid-division, tracked leaders when pecked 2 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace, no impression flat, 6th of 24, 9 1/4l behind Unowhatimeanharry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
