towards rear, pushed along after 2 out, some headway approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression approaching last, no extra, weakened run-in
rear of mid-division, some headway before 2 out, pushed along and not clear run approaching last, no extra
mid-division, pushed along after 2 out and short of room approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
led, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division on inner, pushed along and headway between horses early straight, 5th before last, kept on under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, 5th on outer halfway, bad mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra, eased run-in
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd halfway, headway to lead entering straight, under pressure and kept on one pace run-in, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, pushed along on inner after 2 out and no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along and lost place after halfway, no impression before 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, closer in 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and 2nd approaching last, under pressure and every chance run-in, headed close home
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression before last, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 2 out
towards rear, pushed along after 2 out, switched left and some headway approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, close up 2 out, ridden and no impression when hampered approaching last, no extra
towards rear, pushed along and headway on outer entering straight, 4th before last, ridden and no extra run-in
tracked leaders, closer 4 out, pushed along and headway in 3rd before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra after 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 2 out
Bog War is the only course and distance winner in the line-up though he hasn't shown much since winning four times in 2015. Big Ben, who makes his handicap debut, appears to have gone backwards and didn't enjoy heavy ground at Listowel last time. Barry Geraghty rides him rather than the owner's RUSSIAN ROULETTE though Charles O'Brien sticks with the in-form Donie McInemey, who was on board when the six-year-old won at Fairyhouse from Youngnedofthehill. He was earlier beaten 9l by today's rival Ronava at Ballinrobe but is much better off and can go in again. The runner-up in the former event would have to have a chance of reversing the form on the revised terms and though Geneva Barracks was fortunate to win a Down Royal maiden in March he's on the upgrade and a recent spin on the Flat will have put him spot-on for his handicap debut.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Held up, mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 18th, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ronava (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Soon disputed lead, led after 1st, joined before 3rd, headed after 4th, pushed along before 2 out, 3rd before straight, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 11, 5l behind Persistent (10-12) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
The Irregular (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, no impression 2 out, weakened before last, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Lagostovegas (10-7) at Listowel 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
Russian Roulette (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division early, 9th from 3rd, progress straight, challenged from before last, led run-in and stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct beating Youngnedofthehill (11-1) by 1l, 15 ran.
Pumbaa (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Prominent, 2nd after 5th, not fluent 4 out, weakened from last, 7th of 11, dist behind Presenting Mahler (10-13) at Galway 2m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Geneva Barracks (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Dwelt and impeded start, soon towards rear, progress to chase leaders and wandered under 2f out, one pace after, 4th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Jer's Girl (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Bog War (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Kilkeaskins First (10-5) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Mr Antolini (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) A little keen, tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, close up from 3 out, soon on terms, headed 2 out and dropped to 6th before straight, no impression, 6th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Persistent (10-12) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Benemeade (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Mid-division early, moderate 6th at 4th, closer order 5 out, not fluent 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace approaching last, 6th of 13, 19 1/2l behind Ballyoisin (11-10) at Cork 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Big Ben 3-1 (11-7) Disputed lead early at slow pace, soon raced in 2nd, not fluent 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace from after 2 out, 3rd of 8, 24 1/2l behind Makitorix (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Champagne Pat (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Led early, soon joined, pushed along 5th and headed, weakened from before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, at Fairyhouse 2m (1) hvy in Feb.
My Painter (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd at 7th, jumped left 8th, mistake 3 out, no extra from before next, 6th of 9, 28 1/4l behind Persian Wind (11-4) at Tramore 2m Yielding in Oct.
Brontide (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, dropped towards rear at 7th, ridden along 5 out, no extra 3 out, eased before 2 out, 7th of 11, dist behind Prince Garyantle (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, progress 3f out, ridden into 11th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 24, 24 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (8-5) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Ard Na Carraig 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, closer 4 out, ridden and no extra when slight mistake 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Mezajy (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Youngnedofthehill (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up, 14th from 3rd, headway to chase leaders straight, kept on well run-in, 2nd near line, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Russian Roulette (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Lex Talionis (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Russian Roulette (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Rolling Rocket (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders early, held up towards rear from 3rd, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, weakened before last, last of 6, dist behind Sunsetstorise (10-10) at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Lusis Naturea 50-1 (11-12) Soon prominent, disputed 2nd before 4th, slight mistake 3 out, no extra from before next, 9th of 13, 37l behind Roaring Bull (11-8) at Tipperary 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Urbanist (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 13th of 30, 37l behind Mengli Khan (11-8) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
