slow jump 1st, soon rear of mid-division, never a factor
soon mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no impression next
keen hold, soon tracked leaders, no extra 3 out
mid-division, 8th before 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
keen hold, soon disputed lead, headed and no impression from before 2 out
held up in rear, no impression and kept on same pace straight
keen hold, chased leaders, closed from before 3 out, wide and challenged next, no impression under pressure on rail and kept on same pace from after last
keen hold, always prominent, challenged and led before 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from last
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st, progress from before 6th, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from before 2 out
soon tracked leaders, lost place after 4 out, soon no extra
keen hold, prominent, not fluent 6th, challenged from before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
disputed lead, headed and no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace
slow jump 1st, prominent, not fluent 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 3 out
SPANISH AURIGA has been unfortunate not to lose his maiden tag with four successive seconds over hurdles to his name. He is best on good ground as he showed with an excellent effort behind the very useful Jumbo Rio at Limerick in October, form that has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the winner. Far Away So Close is another who is dropping in grade having run creditably behind Menorah in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham. His form so far is all on ground with some give so it remains to be seen how he acts in faster conditions. Happy Milly is another finding it difficult to get her head in front but she's been in good form all year while dual bumper winner Character Actor is one to note as he makes his hurdling bow. Kealigolane was still in front when coming to grief at Listowel last time after a cracking hurdling debut second to Satu at Cork and is another to keep an eye on in a fair maiden event.
Cape Secret (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Never a factor, 20th of 30, well behind Raise Your Heart (11-10) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Jan '08.
Character Actor (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, led 10f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, driven out, won at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar beating Lady Soughton (10-8) by 1l, 7 ran.
Kealigolane (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 7th, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed when fell 2 out, in a race won by Miss Mary Mac (11-4) at Listowel 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl gd in Sep, 18 ran.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 13th of 20, 19l behind False Economy (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Banjo Davis (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened over 4f out, 17th of 23, well behind Bishopsfurze (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Dirty Den (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th 3 out, soon no extra and moderate 5th before next, 6th of 18, 30l behind Some Target (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Do The Bookies 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, led before 3 out, strongly pressed and headed after next, soon weakened, eased run-in, 12th of 23, 40l behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
Far Away So Close (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Behind, ridden and headway after 2 out, kept on approaching last, never troubled leaders, 9th of 18, 14l behind Menorah (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl G1 (1) gs in Mar.
Flying Gent (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, well behind Renewed Challenge (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl in Oct.
Island Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up, some progress on outer after halfway, 10th and ridden after 4 out, moderate 8th next, stayed on from last, 5th of 29, 18l behind Dreadnot (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Kingsmoss (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd approaching 3 out, in touch when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 50l behind False Evidence (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Lord Geara (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 20, well behind Lady Roberta (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar.
Spanish Auriga (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 4th, 5th 5 out, headway after 3 out, 3rd and challenged 2 out, close 2nd and every chance last, outpaced closing stages, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Jumbo Rio (11-6) at Limerick 2m 2f 4yo hdl in Oct.
Effortless 14-1 (10-9) Moderate 6th, no impression from before 3 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 22l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4yo nov hdl hvy in Dec.
Happy Milly (IRE) 3-1fav (10-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to 3rd last, kept on to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Cooper's Crest (10-13) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Giant Sequoia (USA) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 14, 42l behind Quiet Word (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in Apr.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always prominent, 4th 3 out, 3rd next, 2nd and no impression on winner from last, 2nd of 20, 7l behind False Economy (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Golan Guy (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Held up, progress into moderate 6th 4 out, close 4th approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd after last, kept on, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Day Of Destiny (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Apr.
Madura Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, weakened from 4 out, 12th of 15, 48l behind The Cockney Squire (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Apr.
Exit To Farney (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, disputed after 3f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no extra, 10th of 15, 20l behind Model County Lass (11-4) at Tramore 2m mrs NH flt (5-7yo) gf in Apr.
Bacmacs (IRE) Milan mare out of English Clover.
