led and clear for much, reduced lead after 4 out, strongly pressed when mistake 2 out, soon headed and beaten in 4th
chased leaders, good headway on inside approaching 2 out, soon on terms and led, tending to hang straight, stretched on and stayed on well run-in
chased leaders, closer in 5th after 4 out, soon 4th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out
chased leaders, dropped to 7th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure
chased leader, closed from 4 out, ridden to challenge and on terms before straight, soon headed and kept on same pace from before last
soon chased leaders, closed from 4 out, soon 3rd, slightly short of room before straight, attempting to challenge when hit rail run-in, no impression and kept on same pace after
in touch towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, 8th after 4 out, no impression under pressure from after next
towards rear, slight mistake 8th, no impression under pressure from after 3 out
in touch towards rear, closer in 7th after 4 out, 6th next, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out
towards rear, under pressure after 6 out, no impression from 3 out
Kerb Appeal, twice a winner at Navan on soft ground earlier this year, did very well to finish third in a Grade 3 at Thurles on his next start but flopped in handicap company at Fairyhouse last month and needs to get back on target here. ONE BACK FOR LUCK showed that staying is her game when landing a handicap over today's C&D in impressive fashion. She will need to make further progress but should be capable of doing so. Dreadnot was a big disappointment over today's trip at Punchestown after landing a Navan maiden over the minimum and though High Amenity ran well behind Rigour Back Bob at Down Royal he was beaten 22 lengths and is still a maiden after 16 starts.
Declan's Lad (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, 7th and mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 10, 24l behind Springmount (10-10) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Jan.
Dreadnot (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Never a factor, weakened before 5 out, tailed off, 23rd of 25, well behind Prince Rudi (10-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd in Apr.
Ben Of Fore (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 16, 37l behind Diyla (10-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Flamenco Prince 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 10th 7 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out, 11th of 20, 30l behind Meadows Thyne (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) in Apr.
Mighty John McGee (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) 3rd of 10, 9l behind Powerstation (11-0) at Clonmel 3m nov chs 0-115 gd in Sep '08.
One Back For Luck (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, 12th 4 out, headway in 5th 3 out, improved in 3rd 2 out, led before last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl gd beating Oscar Glory (10-4) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Stress (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden to go close 10th on inner when slipped up entering straight, in a race won by Meadows Thyne (11-7) at Gowran Park 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) in Apr, 20 ran.
Turnonthegas (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear, progress into mid-division 4 out, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 48l behind Accord Aris (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
High Amenity (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 6th 3 out, left 4th 2 out, stayed on to 2nd run-in, 2nd of 12, 22l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 6f hdl gf.
Woodfield Queen (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, 15th of 25, well behind Empire Theatre (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Kerb Appeal (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 10th 3 out, some progress into moderate 6th approaching next, no extra before last, 9th of 17, 34l behind Hold The Pin (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Apr.
