chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression in 7th before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 4 out, challenged 3 out, led next, ridden and kept on well from before last
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, mistake 6th, no impression from after 4 out
led, headed after 4th, 2nd halfway, 3rd after 4 out, bad mistake 3 out, ridden and no extra in 5th next, kept on one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, 2nd and no impression leader before last where mistake, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, fell 4 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leader, led after 4th, challenged 3 out, ridden and headed next, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
Jim Bowie finished a long way behind Abbey Glen when both made their debuts over fences at Sligo but comfortably reversed the form in a strong event over this C&D two weeks ago when Mr Eko was well beaten. Days Hotel looked a real chasing type when running away with a maiden hurdle at Clonmel in March and he won't mind the conditions nor will the progressive point-to-pointer Dog Barrel Hill, though this trip could be on the short side for the latter. Dun Masc looks a potentially useful staying chaser and is one to keep an eye on as he makes his debut while the mare Odonimee produced her best hurdling performances on very testing ground. NEAREST THE PIN has run only five times over timber but was always going to be a chaser and he's given the vote to make a winning start. Winning point-to-pointer Profit Margin is another to note in an interesting opener.
