led or disputed lead, headed after 2nd, headway to lead again 3 out, pushed along after next and headed approaching last, ridden and no impression in 3rd run-in
rear of mid-division on outer, headway after 3 out and 7th entering straight, pushed along and no extra approaching last, weakened
rear of mid-division on inner, some headway 3 out, switched left and pushed along in 10th on outer entering straight, went 6th before last, no impression run-in
mid-division, headway in 5th 2 out and 2nd entering straight, pushed along and led before last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed closing stages
held up, headway on outer to lead after 2nd, headed 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd and pushed along 2 out, 4th and no impression when not fluent last, no extra run-in
mid-division, headway on inner 3 out, not clear run and 14th entering straight, ridden and headway into 7th at last, kept on well run-in to go 4th close home
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, slight mistake 3 out, 8th and pushed along entering straight, no extra approaching last
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out and no threat from next
prominent and disputed early, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place when slight mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, 7th on inner halfway, pushed along 2 out and soon lost place, no extra approaching last
mid-division, in touch when mistake 2 out, pushed along and soon no extra
tracked leaders early, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, some headway 3 out and mid-division after next, no impression in 8th before last, no extra, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, 4th and pushed along 2 out, lost place entering straight and no extra approaching last
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, soon no extra, eased
held up, rear of mid-division halfway, travelled well and headway between horses after 3 out, 5th entering straight, 3rd and slight mistake last, ridden and kept on well run-in to lead closing stages
towards rear, pushed along on outer after 4 out, rear of mid-division after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
towards rear, rear of mid-division when slight mistake 2 out, 13th entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 2nd and pushed along before 2 out, lost place entering straight and no extra in 5th before last, weakened
in rear, pushed along and detached after 2nd, pushed along and no impression halfway, some headway before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, never a factor
A very tough start to the Festival for punters. Top Line Tommy has been going well at Dundalk and Rachael Blackmore has been booked while Simon Torrens' claim is a bonus for Fighting Fit, a winner here in December. The four-year-olds Ya Ya Baby and Clever Currency finished 1-2 at Cork and meet on the same terms though the latter definitely improved at Limerick next time. Hallowed Star, beaten a short-head at Navan, and Limerick winner Cratloe, are on the shortlist but the vote goes to another youngster SCHOLASTIC, who has plenty of experience for her age and was only run out of a Grade 3 fillies' handicap at Cheltenham close home twelve days ago. Light Brigade is up 9lb for landing a handicap at Naas and has a much stiffer task.
Great Bear 9-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden approaching last and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 20, 3 3/4l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
One Down (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, left moderate 3rd at last, 3rd of 5, dist behind Heather Rocco (11-11) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Swelltime (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Held up, progress into 6th 2 out, ridden before last, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Zoffanien (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Light Brigade (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd at halfway, headway to lead before 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on well run-in, reduced advantage and pressed close home, won at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb beating Bythesametoken (10-2) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
You Say Nothing (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Led and clear after 3rd, 15 lengths lead halfway, slight mistake 3 out, reduced advantage entering straight and headed 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 20, 26 1/4l behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Fighting Fit 6-1 (11-2) Chased clear leader, pushed along and closer when mistake 2 out, soon ridden in 3rd and no impression approaching last where mistake, kept on one pace, 3rd of 20, 13 1/2l behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Scholastic (IRE) 9-4fav (11-1) Close up, blundered 1st, short of room behind leader 2 out, ridden to lead before last, headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Her Indoors (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp fll (1) gd in Apr.
Hallowed Star (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th after 3rd, disputed 3rd travelling well 2 out, on terms last, ridden and led narrowly early run-in, kept on same pace under pressure, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Robinstown (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Fox Fearless 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division and well off pace halfway, pushed along and 10th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 20, 16 1/2l behind Shanroe (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Top Line Tommy (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, headway to dispute lead last strides, headed at line, 2nd of 13, shd behind Chateau Musar (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Banjo (IRE) 50-1 (10-1) Led, took keen hold, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Everyhouronthehour (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Cratloe (FR) 11-2 (11-10) Mid-division early, held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, travelled well and progress on outer to lead 2 out, ridden approaching last and kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Apr beating Rich Belief (10-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Different Strokes (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along after 4 out and soon lost place, ridden and towards rear after 3 out, weakened, last of 13, dist behind Jody Ted (11-4) at Limerick 2m Yielding in Apr.
Djasek (FR) 5-1 (10-2) Raced in 6th early, soon tracked leaders and a little keen, 3rd approaching straight, challenged from 2f out, one pace 1f out, 3rd of 16, 4l behind All Class (8-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Ya Ya Baby (IRE) 10-11fav (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, soon disputed travelling well, edged ahead approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr beating Clever Currency (11-9) by 2l, 16 ran.
Breezy Bell (GER) 10-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division on outer, progress 3 out, improved to dispute lead before 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra, 6th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Paula's Prayer (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Cousin Harry (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, raced keenly, rapid headway towards outer after 6th and on terms next, led approaching next where mistake, strongly pressed when hit 2 out, soon headed and no extra from before last, 6th of 22, 17 1/2l behind Stand Off (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Gain De Cause (FR) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from next, 9th of 21, 26 3/4l behind El Barra (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Pottlerath (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th after 4th, progress before 3 out, no impression after 2 out, weakened before last where not fluent, 10th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Toms Courage (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Blackstair Rocco (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) In rear, moderate 10th 3 out, no impression, never involved, 7th of 13, dist behind En Beton (11-6) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn gd in Apr.
Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 125-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 21, 20 3/4l behind El Barra (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
X' Girl (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 15th of 19, dist behind Brazos (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Nero Rock (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, weakened after 2 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Clever Currency (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Made all, asserted 2 out, drew clear approaching last, kept on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Apr beating Buzz Light (11-4) by 11l, 14 ran.
Rich Belief 3-1fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well entering straight and headway in 4th 2 out, ridden approaching last, went 2nd early run-in, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cratloe (11-10) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Stormy Master (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, 4th of 17, 14l behind Fighting Fit (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
