tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, good headway to join issue approaching 2 out, led travelling strongly approaching straight, quickened clear before last, stayed on strongly
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 3rd approaching 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway into close 4th before 2 out, disputed briefly before straight, 2nd and no impression on winner approaching last
mid-division on outer, mistake 4 out, 9th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 5th when slipped up approaching 3 out
mid-division, some headway into 6th before 2 out, 4th and no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
mid-division, some headway into 8th 3 out, no extra from early straight
towards rear, some headway from halfway, 10th approaching 2 out, soon no impression
led, clear early, headed before 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 7th and no extra 2 out, weakened
never better than mid-division
mid-division, hampered and brought down approaching 3 out
always prominent, 3rd halfway, close 5th 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, completely tailed off
always behind, completely tailed off
prominent, led before 3 out, strongly pressed and headed after next, soon weakened, eased run-in
chased leaders, 8th halfway, badly hampered approaching 3 out, not recover
mid-division, kept on one pace from 2 out without threatening
This has been won by some useful types in recent years including Sizing Europe and Copper Bleu. Dr Whizz started odds-on at Fairyhouse in February after beating today's rivals Puyol and Cass Bligh at Leopardstown but he finished distressed and must be given another chance. MR CRACKER is definitely on the upgrade as he showed with a cracking run behind Luska Lad and Blackstairmountain at Fairyhouse. He would have preferred some cut in the ground but that is the best form on view here and he looks a nice prospect. Arvika Ligeonniere is another who would have liked a little give and probably further though he failed to last out the three mile trip when sent to Cheltenham for the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett. Ionisphere, well behind Mr Cracker at Navan in January, has won twice since including on the level at Dundalk a week ago.
Arvika Ligeonniere (FR) 28-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out until well before last, weakened after, 4th of 19, 27l behind Berties Dream (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Cass Bligh (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Held up early, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 16l behind Gates Of Rome (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) in Mar.
Day of Destiny (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up, 9th 4 out, 8th and headway next, 3rd travelling best next, led before last, soon clear, not extended, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy beating Yeomanry (11-9) by 8l, 15 ran.
Dr Whizz (IRE) 4-5fav (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 4th before 2 out, weakened, 5th of 6, 36l behind New Phase (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Feb.
Hans Crescent (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, one pace from next, 4th of 9, 26l behind Hampshire Express (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl in Mar.
Ionisphere 16-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, jumped left, led before 3rd, challenged 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (4-6yo) sft in Feb beating In Great Form (11-11) by 7l, 20 ran.
Lucky William (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, hampered 3 out, headway 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra flat, 6th of 9, 13l behind Peddlers Cross (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) gd.
Mr Cracker (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway in 5th halfway, 4th 4 out, improved to 3rd 3 out, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Luska Lad (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl G2 hvy.
Puyol (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division on inside, lost place 3 out, soon behind, 20th of 28, 36l behind Thousand Stars (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Schindler's Pearl (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway into 6th 4 out, left 4th after 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on under pressure, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd in Jun beating The Tipperary Man (11-12) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Sinntaran (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Soon led and clear, reduced lead 3 out, strongly pressed when slight mistake 2 out, narrowly headed last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Teach Nua (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf in Sep.
Thegreatjohnbrowne (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Settled 3rd, ridden and weakened before 3 out, trailing when pulled up before last, in a race won by Coole River (11-10) at Navan 2m nov hdl G2 hvy in Feb, 6 ran.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) Well off pace in mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 5 out, 6th from next, in touch in 4th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Teach Nua (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf in Sep, 11 ran.
Where's The Dosh (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and briefly lost place 3 out, 4th after 2 out, no extra before last, 4th of 7, 18l behind Coole River (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f nov hdl G2 hvy in Jan.
Cooper's Crest (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Chased leader in moderate 2nd, closed approaching 2 out where challenged, led before last, kept on strongly, easily, won at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gf beating Happy Milly (10-10) by 5l, 13 ran.
Bachelor Lad (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place when hung left bend 4f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, well behind Bridlingtonbygones (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gs in Nov.
Chrystal Vision (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Led, clear halfway, reduced advantage after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 9, 36l behind Cadspeed (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Feb.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 10th of 20, 31l behind Cass Bligh (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Mar.
Do The Bookies 5-1 (11-11) Mid-division, closer in 7th over 3f out, 6th 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 8th of 15, 13l behind Angela's Lashes (11-9) at Tramore 2m N H flat gd in Aug.
Nakajima Nate (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened quickly approaching 2 out, 14th of 15, well behind Rite Of Passage (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Polybe Des Obeaux (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th before straight, soon no extra, 13th of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Mar.
Rushteens (IRE) Silver Patriarch gelding out of Cloud Cuckoo.
Boragh Princess (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 17, 50l behind Dul Ar An Ol (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (8Evens23) (4yo+) hvy.
