waited with, 8th 5 out, moderate 7th and kept on same pace from 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
joined others at start late, soon mid-division, mistake 5 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor, mistake 4 out
chased leaders, mistake 6 out, 6th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, badly hampered and kept on same pace from 2 out
always prominent, 3rd for much, challenged from before 2 out where rider dropped whip, on terms last, led and stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, a bit slow 4th, 2nd 3 out, no extra into straight, hampered and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, ridden in 4th into straight, challenged and on terms last, not match winner and kept on same pace run-in
attempted to make all, slight mistake 5 out, strongly pressed 2 out, soon joined, headed and kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in
mid-division best, never a factor
prominent, 2nd into straight, on terms and every chance when fell 2 out
prominent, not fluent 1st, weakened and reminders 6th, soon no extra and pulled up before 5 out
Catleen was in very good form over hurdles at the beginning of the year and is certain to come in for strong support though she was well beaten on her chasing debut last January. Gerdalia has had problems with her jumping but did nothing wrong behind Definite Class at Kilbeggan and should be in the firing-line granted a clear round. Glibin jumped well enough on her chasing debut at Punchestown and that will have given her confidence but JACKSONSLADY looks the one to be on as she makes her debut over fences as she's been in really good form on the Flat and over hurdles and won her only start between the flags. Sugar Bullet made a bright start over the bigger obstacles at Ballinrobe and is another to consider along with Oscars Business, who makes his debut and has some very strong form over timber to his credit.
Benefit Scheme (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Waited with, progress to chase leaders in 5th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, left poor 4th from last, 4th of 9, 42l behind Belle Brook (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mrs beg chs hvy in Jan.
Cailin Ceol (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, no impression approaching straight, 21st of 23, well behind Iron Duke (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Catleen (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 18, 17l behind Drive Time (10-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Apr.
Code Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Ld, hdd aftr 5out, wknd qckly well bef 3out, 7th of 15, 16l behind Merramax (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Gerdalia (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, closer in moderate 4th approaching 3 out, ridden in pursuit of winner but no impression from before straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 17l behind Definite Class (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mrs beg chs gd in May.
Glibin (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs in May.
Great Oak (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 19l behind Six Stone Ned (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 6yo mdn hdl gd in May.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace in 4th last, no impression leaders, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Alderwood (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Apr.
Magical Mother (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Prominent early, slightly slow jump 2nd soon lost place, no extra approaching straight, 8th of 9, 29l behind Definite Class (11-2) at Limerick 2m 3f Mares Chase (5yo+) gd in May.
Oscars Business (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 11th of 25, well behind Shamiran (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure from last, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Corskeagh Royale (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd in May.
Sunwake (GER) 14-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, no extra and not fluent 4 out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Fever Pitch (10-7) at Tramore 2m 6f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) gd in Apr.
