held up in rear, mistake 8th, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders when switched right before last, weakened flat
chased leaders, lost place approaching 7th, never in contention after, well beaten when badly hampered last
held up towards rear, headway when mistake 9th, slightly outpaced before 2 out, switched left and progress before last, soon no impression
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, chasing leaders after 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, headway after 9th, squeezed out and lost place just after next, no better than mid-division when fell last
prominent, hanging left and weakened before last
not fluent 6th, always towards rear
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, slightly outpaced 2 out, switched left and rallied before last, ran on flat, gaining towards finish
tracked leaders, hit 2nd and 7th, pushed along after 3 out, beaten when not much room and unsteated rider on bend approaching last
soon in touch, chased winner 3 out to 2 out, weakened before last, eased
mid-division, mistake 8th, headway approaching 3 out, chased winner 2 out, challenging last, one pace towards finish
raced keenly, hit numerous hurdles, led 1st, headed 3 out, weakened quickly
mid-division, not fluent 6th, headway next, no extra from last
led to 1st, chased leader to 4th, not fluent 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, headway when not fluent 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in rear, struggling before 2 out, hampered approaching last, plugged on, no danger
mid-division, hampered and lost place 7th, rear after
always prominent, chased leader 4th, led 3 out, ran on well flat
held up towards rear, switched left and headway 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
always towards rear
held up in rear, blundered 5th, headway 2 out, carried wide before last, kept on flat, never reached leaders
Nonrunner
This is an ultra-competitive renewal of the Pertemps Final and the tentative vote is given to DON'T PUSH IT; Green Mile, P'tit Fute, Buena Vista and Ballydub are the others for the shortlist. Jonjo O'Neill has his string in great form and Don't Push It has lost no caste in defeat on his last couple of starts. He only found Big Bucks too good last time here in January and he looks to have been laid out for this race. If Tony Martin's runners can find a bit of form then Green Mile could prove the biggest danger. He was disappointing at Naas last month but he looks to have got in here on a very handy mark and he is one to note in the market. P'tit Fute could not have been any more impressive when winning at Leopardstown back in January and this eight-year-old from the Francis Flood yard proved that day that this trip is well within his grasp. He is a smart prospect and he should go well. Ballydub has been let down by his jumping on his last couple of starts so he is one to have reservations about, although if he could get his act together over the obstacles he would have a chance. Buena Vista finished behind our selection last time but it is hard to see him turning the tables today, even though he does have a nice pull in the weights. Synchronised, Pennek and Scriptwriter are others that could have a say in the finish, but Don't Push it makes plenty of appeal and gets the vote.
P'tit Fute (FR) 12-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway into 9th 3 out, travelled well into moderate 2nd early straight, led on bit close home, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl gs in Jan beating Kasimali (9-13) by 2 1/2l, 25 ran.
Ballydub (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, hit 8th, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Chief Yeoman (10-10) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Jan.
Don't Push It (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Held up in last pair, raced keenly, headway 2 out, ridden to press winner when not fluent last, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Big Buck's (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Middleton Dene (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, stumbled badly and unseated rider in race won by Oscardeal (10-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb, 14 ran.
Synchronised (IRE) 11-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, challenged on bit approaching 2 out, led flat, driven out, won at Haydock 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb beating Tazbar (11-9) by a nk, 14 ran.
Raslan 66-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, weakened before 7th, tailed off when pulled up at the 5th in race won by Ballyfitz (10-8) at Cheltenham 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gs, 24 ran.
Foreman (GER) 6-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 5 out, chased winner 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Bob Bob Bobbin (10-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Feb.
Pennek (FR) 6-1 (10-7) Held up, headway 8th, ridden 4 out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Synchronised (10-4) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Heathcliff (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Held up mid-division, stumbled 4th, ridden 4 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind Synchronised (10-4) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Galient (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, kept on to go 2nd from last, 2nd of 8, 16l behind Pride of Dulcote (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Buena Vista (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Raced keenly, led, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat, 6th of 11, 12l behind Big Buck's (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Mister Gloss (IRE) 7-2 (10-1) Prominent, ridden after 8th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 8, well behind Pride of Dulcote (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Scriptwriter (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division, jumped slow 8th, lost place, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Synchronised (10-4) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
The Very Man (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Always prominent, reminders before 9th, led 10th, headed 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, headed and edged right approaching last, kept on flat, 2nd of 12, hd behind Maktu (10-9) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl (2) sft in Jan.
Lupanar (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up last, ridden and mistake 3 out, soon weakened, no chance when pulled up at the last in race won by Pride of Dulcote (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gs in Dec, 8 ran.
The Rall (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, no extra and weakened entering straight, 10th of 25, 24l behind P'tit Fute (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl gs in Jan.
Ringaroses 14-1 (10-8) In touch, not fluent 9th, ridden after 2 out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 44l behind Big Buck's (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Blue Shark (FR) 9-2 (10-11) Mid-division, took closer order 7th, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 14, 13l behind Chief Yeoman (10-10) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Jan.
Kayf Aramis 8-13fav (11-9) Made all, stayed on well flat, won at Warwick 3m 1f nov hdl (3) sft in Feb beating Tisfreetdream (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
The Sliotar (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 15, well behind Fair Along (10-13) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (1) sft in Nov.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division until fell at the 5th in race won by Pride of Dulcote (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gs in Dec, 8 ran.
Green Mile 25-1 (11-1) In rear, kept on without threatening straight, 8th of 13, 30l behind An Cathaoir Mor (10-5) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 0-130 sft in Feb.
Hills Of Aran 13-2 (11-7) Led, reminder after 7th, ridden and headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Hernando Royal (9-9) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) gd.
Maucaillou (GER) 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, good headway approaching 2 out, ridden to dispute 3rd approaching last, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Fair Along (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Dec.
