Our Only Option showed only modest form between the flags but it was a different matter on his Rules debut in a Tipperary bumper where he beat a big field. That hands him a penalty and this is much tougher with dual point-to-point winner Out Now looking a strong rival judged on his final start of last season when a close second to Montan at Down Royal in February. It's possible he may need this after such a long absence and the race-fit Grancore Girl is amongst those likely to go well after a good effort behind Sizing Mexico here a month ago. THE BIG BOYO disappointed on his final two starts last term after showing potential but made a promising return over a trip too short here last month and gets the nod in an interesting maiden.
Our Only Option (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th 4f out, 5th entering straight, headway under pressure to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr beating Brunswick Gold (11-9) by 1l, 20 ran.
Grancore Girl (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, closed from 6 out, 4th before straight, soon disputing 3rd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Sizing Mexico (11-3) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl in Nov.
Commander Mac (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 27l behind Career Move (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
El Pina Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened after halfway, completely tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Nov.
Kid Curry (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Led, headed approaching 6th, lost place after 4 out, soon no impression, 12th of 18, well behind Fists Of Fury (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Out Now (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Soon chased leaders, 5th before 2 out, challenged under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on without quite matching winner run-in, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Montan (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f 6yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Sea Stallion (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway into moderate 5th before 4 out, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 13l behind Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Nov.
Slippers Percy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, poor 4th and no impression from 3 out, dropped to 6th and no extra approaching straight (finished 5th - disqualified as rider failed to weigh in), in a race won by Quel Esprit (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
The Big Boyo (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, lost place before straight, kept on without threatening from 2 out, 5th of 18, 6l behind Fists Of Fury (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Tin Woodman 25-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 14, 47l behind Oscars Well (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Total Pleasure (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression approaching straight, 16th of 22, well behind He's Our Man (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat sft in Oct.
Unquestionable (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, 22nd of 25, well behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Chapter Eleven (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear, brought down 3rd, in a race won by Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov, 25 ran.
Some Gem (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, closed to track leaders 4 out, 6th before next, soon no impression, 8th of 18, well behind False Messenger (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
