always towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 6 out
never a factor
always towards rear, trailing when pulled up after 6 out
chased clear leader in 2nd, closer from halfway, led 13th, headed 5 out, no extra and weakened from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 12th halfway, closer from 5 out, 4th after 3 out, ridden and no extra from next, weakened
towards rear, some headway from 5 out, stayed on from early straight to go 4th before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, no threat from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 11th halfway, no extra from 3 out
held up towards rear, some headway 4 out, no impression and kept on one pace from 2 out
towards rear, rear of mid-division when hampered 4 out, good headway approaching straight, went 3rd after 2 out, kept on under pressure
always prominent, chased clear leaders in 3rd halfway, closer after 13th, 2nd before 3 out, led briefly under pressure after next, no impression on winner from before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression from 3 out
chased leaders, 10th halfway, in touch on outer when bad mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
prominent when fell 4th
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra after 4 out, tailed off
mid-division when brought down 4th
rear of mid-division, never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 8th halfway, mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
led and soon clear, reduced lead after halfway, headed 13th, led again 5 out, driven along entering straight, headed soon after 2 out and weakened quickly
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway to go 3rd before 2 out, led soon after 2 out, stayed on well run-in
chased clear leader, 6th halfway, closer after 13th, 5th 3 out, no impression after next, kept on one pace
chased clear leaders, 4th halfway, closer after 13th, no impression under pressure from 2 out, kept on one pace
chased clear leaders, 5th halfway, closer from 13th, pushed along but still in touch when fell 3 out
held up in rear of mid-division, headway after halfway, went 3rd after 3 out, ridden and no extra from 2 out
towards rear, some headway after halfway, no extra after 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
Prince Erik jumped very well when landing a novice chase at Naas but whether that form will be good enough here is debatable, though he missed Cheltenham and Aintree for this. QUANTITATIVEEASING won a couple of minor races before just failing to cope with Divers in a Listed contest at the Cheltenham Festival. He was conceding 7lb to that rival and though 3lb higher now looks the one to be on as he will relish the stamina test. Organisedconfusion looks to have been prepared specifically for the event. Arthur Moore's charge had a spin over hurdles at Gowran last month after scoring over fences at Clonmel and though untested at anywhere near this trip looks just the type his trainer does so well with. Some Target looked in need of professional handling when only fifth behind Chicago Grey in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham so it's a surprise that Ruby Walsh has elected to ride the long-time absentee Shakervilz though if anyone knows how to get one ready it's Willie Mullins. Ante-post favourite Beautiful Sound is only second reserve but if managing to get a place in the line-up is an obvious threat to all from his lowly perch.
Synchronised (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) In touch, lost place 3rd, reminders in rear 10th, modest 9th after 15th, closed 17th, went 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner last, demoted to 3rd flat, 3rd of 17, 12l behind Minella Four Star (9-9) at Uttoxeter 4m 1f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar.
Or Noir De Somoza (FR) 50-1 (11-5) In touch when fell 6th (becher's brook), in a race won by Ballabriggs (11-0) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd, 40 ran.
Backstage (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 19th, never dangerous, 10th of 40, well behind Ballabriggs (11-0) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd.
Hughies Grey (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead entering straight, clear before 2 out, ridden and reduced advantage last, strongly pressed closing stages, all out, won at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) in Mar beating See U Bob (11-5) by shd, 8 ran.
Quantitativeeasing (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) In touch on outside, driven 3 out, ridden to chase leading pair approaching next, led narrowly between last 2, headed flat, kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Divers (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Listed Novice Handicap Chase (0-140) (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar.
Quiscover Fontaine (FR) 1-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, went 2nd on inner next, pushed along and closing in 5L 2nd when fell 2 out, in a race won by In Compliance (11-3) at Thurles 2m 2f chs 0-145 hvy in Feb, 6 ran.
See U Bob (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 5 out, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, closed in 2nd last, kept on run-in, challenged closing stages, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Hughies Grey (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) in Mar.
Whatuthink (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 3 out, left 6th 2 out, stayed on in 4th last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Hughies Grey (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) in Mar.
Shakervilz (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 7th of 18, 23l behind Chasing Cars (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov chs gd in Apr '10.
Sunnyhillboy (IRE) 9-2fav (10-12) Towards rear of mid-division when fell 7th, in a race won by Bensalem (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar, 19 ran.
Western Charmer (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd into straight, kept on without troubling winner from before last, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Mr Cracker (11-8) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) gd.
Prince Erik 6-1 (11-5) Raced 2nd, led from 3 out, strongly pressed and ridden after 2 out, joined briefly at last, kept on well run-in, won at Naas 2m 4f nov chs sft in Mar beating Montan (11-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Caim Hill (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Prominent, 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure, 5th of 17, 12l behind Allee Garde (11-5) at Gowran Park 3m hdl gd.
Golden Kite (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Mid-division, blundered 12th, mistake 15th (chair), behind from 5 out, 16th of 40, well behind Ballabriggs (11-0) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd.
Kilcrea Castle (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, 14th of 16, well behind Carrigmartin (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in Feb.
Sarteano (FR) 10-1 (10-1) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed after 7th, 2nd before 6 out, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 14th of 16, 41l behind Golden Kite (9-11) at Limerick 3m Ext hcp chs (1) gd in Oct.
Some Target (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) In touch, dropped towards rear 8th, headway under pressure before 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 5th of 16, 25l behind Chicago Grey (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m am nov chs (2) gd in Mar.
Sebadee (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 13l behind Mr Cracker (11-8) at Limerick 3m nov chs G2 (1) gd.
Deal Done (FR) 20-1 (11-8) Prominent, led 3rd, clear 15th, hit 4 out, reduced advantage next, soon headed, 3rd and beaten 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 24, 28l behind Junior (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f Am hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Organisedconfusion (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) In touch in 5th, headway into 2nd before last, challenged under pressure run-in, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Ruler Of All (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) sft in Mar.
The Last Derby (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, soon ridden, close enough disputing 2nd when bad mistake last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Streets Of Gold (10-5) at Cork 3m 4f hcp chs 0-150 hvy in Oct.
A New Story (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, struggling and kept on same pace from 3 out, 10th of 16, 19l behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Wexford 3m hcp hdl 80-109.
Glenstal Abbey (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Towards rear of mid-division, lost place 8th, never dangerous, 10th of 20, 14l behind Divers (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Listed Novice Handicap Chase (0-140) (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar.
Ambobo (USA) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders on outer, headway into 4th approaching 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, kept on well under pressure run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Hold The Pin (11-0) at Down Royal 3m 2f chs hvy in Mar.
Saddlers Storm (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, hit 8th, ridden after 13th, behind 15th, tailed off, 11th of 24, well behind Junior (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f Am hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Pomme Tiepy (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, hit 12th, 7th and outpaced after 4 out, stayed on approaching 2 out, went 5th last, no impression, 5th of 24, 36l behind Junior (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f Am hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Beautiful Sound (IRE) 9-2fav (10-6) Held up in rear, outpaced when hampered 4 out, ridden and headway after next, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd flat, never reached leading pair, 3rd of 20, 5l behind Holmwood Legend (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Hold The Pin (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Soon mid-division, progress to track leaders after 3 out, 2nd and challenged 2 out, switched to inner and gained narrow lead when left clear last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 gd beating Guts For Garters (10-4) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
