tracked leaders, 3rd after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, soon lost place and no impression
tracked leaders, lost place from before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
close up, jumped well, led 5th, soon headed, led again before straight, strongly pressed run-in, just held on
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, closer in 6th travelling well before straight, no impression under pressure from after 2 out
mid-division, 9th approaching 6 out, soon no impression, pulled up entering straight
led, headed 5th, soon led again, headed before straight, soon no impression
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, challenged 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, 8th 5 out, no impression from before straight
mid-division, headway to track leaders from 5 out, 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
mid-division, closer in 5th before straight, 2nd 2 out, challenged strongly run-in, just held
towards rear, not fluent 6th, soon no danger
Another quality event with LAST INSTALMENT taken to add to his already impressive tally. Philip Fenton's point-to-point winner has looked potentially high-class in his bumper and maiden hurdle victories and can continue his progress here. Dun Masc gained a remarkable success at Navan last month coming home virtually alone on testing ground. This is a stiffer task but he's going the right way and should get involved. Lios A Choill would have made a winning debut over timber but for falling at Thurles before making amends at Navan. He's another on the upgrade who should go well while the unbeaten The Real Article has won a bumper over the trip so should have no problems staying despite a narrow success over two miles at Listowel.
Dun Masc (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, good progress to lead 3 out, stretched clear after next, stayed on well, very easily, won at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar beating American Touch (11-12) by 23l, 12 ran.
Fernhurst Lad (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, challenged and on terms from before 2 out, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Caddy Man (11-4) by 2l, 14 ran.
Four Commanders (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st and rider briefly lost iron, jumped slightly right at times, improved to lead after 4th, strongly pressed and ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, 3rd and mistake last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Dilshaan's Prize (11-8) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl sft in Mar.
Last Instalment (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged 3 out, led next, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Vics Canvas (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 20 ran.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Held up early, 5th halfway, improved to challenge after 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Rock County (10-12) at Galway 2m hcp hdl gd in Oct.
Lios A Choill (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Jetson (11-12) by 1l, 21 ran.
Medical Card (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened quickly and eased from 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 4, well behind Hidden Cyclone (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f nov hdl sft in Mar.
Monastrell 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders racing keenly in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, in touch when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, eased when beaten run-in, last of 6, 17l behind Canaly (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hdl in Mar.
The Real Article (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Always prominent, led 4 out, ridden to assert 2 out, clear approaching last, reduced lead but always holding runner-up close home, won at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep beating Riverstown (11-12) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Wise Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up, progress from before 4 out, 3rd approaching next, struggling from 2 out, left 2nd at last, stayed on best run-in to lead closing stages, won at Thurles 3m mdn hdl in Mar beating Saved By John (11-4) by 1l, 17 ran.
Betty Is A Lady (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, stayed on well and clear run-in, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar beating He's A Delight (11-12) by 5l, 20 ran.
Benefit Evening (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, 15th of 25, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Call Box (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 15th of 22, well behind Captain Paulie (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Classic Frontier (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Towards rear, fell 6th, in a race won by Invisible Man (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Farrells Fancy (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs in 3rd/4th, ld gng well 4out, 8l adv 2out & soon went further clr, sow, won at Cloyne 3m ire ptp gd in Mar beating Clairs Choice (11-9) by 20l, 12 ran.
Milisle (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Shadow Eile (11-2) at Down Royal 2m N H flat sft in Mar.
