chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra entering straight
rear of mid-division, fell 6 out
mid-division, reminders 8th, weakened 6 out, tailed off
prominent, led 3rd, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place before 4 out, ridden in 9th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out
soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out, no extra after last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear early, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th 4 out, headway into 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 4 out
mid-division early, headway into 6th halfway, improved to 2nd before 4 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on same pace
prominent early, lost place halfway, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
Barel Of Laughs was in fine form last summer but shot up the weights as a consequence. Derek O'Connor is a very positive booking and a big run is expected. BUNDLE OF FUN has won twice from three starts over hurdles but never over fences. However, his close third behind Larry Luso over today's C&D on fast ground a year ago would be good enough and hopefully he can gain his first victory. Barnlands Boy gained a shock victory at Down Royal in March but that was on soft ground and this may prove too quick. Give Us A Hand is a tough stayer though he's another who is best with plenty of give while Stonemaster enters the fray having mainly disappointed over fences though he's a massive 19lb lower than over hurdles.
Stonemaster (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Towards rear, outpaced 2 out, ridden and stayed on approaching last, never reached leaders, 6th of 28, 16l behind Son Of Flicka (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Mar.
Barel Of Laughs (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Soon mid-division, struggling from before 5 out, ridden into 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 27l behind Casey Top (9-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Mid-division, weakened 5 out, 12th of 15, 47l behind Any Bets (9-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
Prince Of Milan (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 9th approaching 5 out, ridden in 7th before straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 6th of 15, 11l behind Sumkindasuprstar (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-123 gd.
Best Legend (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Any Bets (9-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
Barnlands Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra in 7th when fell 2 out, in a race won by Droim Toll (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-145, 11 ran.
Give Us A Hand (IRE) 5-1fav (9-10) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, improved to dispute 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Droim Toll (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-145.
Long Strand (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight, 6th of 12, 27l behind Casey Top (9-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs gd.
Agus A Vic (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 7th after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next, 5th of 12, 12l behind No Notions (11-7) at Killarney 2m 6f hts chs gd.
Larry Luso (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 8th and no extra 3 out, weakened, 9th of 16, well behind Gaelic Grounds (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 in Oct '10.
Coolharbour Breeze (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Soon prominent, in front 4 out, headed and no extra from before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 13l behind Supreme Doc (10-12) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Just Moscow (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Soon mid-division, a bit slow 7 out, lost place and no impression approaching straight, 7th of 9, 28l behind Definite Class (11-2) at Limerick 2m 3f Mares Chase (5yo+) gd.
Havagoodsip (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mr Goodenough (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hnt chs, 20 ran.
Bundle Of Fun (IRE) 5-4fav (11-11) Soon mid-division, not fluent 8th, bad mistake next, soon behind, pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Jolily (11-5) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Dec, 17 ran.
Three Way Bond (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, progress 7 out, fell 5 out, in a race won by Victrix Gale (10-11) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-109 gd, 16 ran.
Chasers Chance (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 8th of 18, 11l behind Roving Lad (11-11) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Lusiad (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Caduceus (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 gs in Apr, 20 ran.
Dark Vagabond (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Disputed early, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened, 8th of 11, 47l behind Galant Ferns (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gs.
