mid-division best, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
soon led and disputed, 2nd approaching 5 out, soon lost place and no extra, completely tailed off
led and disputed, pressed straight, left with decisive advantage last, stayed on well run-in
prominent, 5th into straight, soon no impression
tracked leaders, close up 2nd 3 out, challenged straight, bad mistake last, no impression and kept on after
tracked leaders, 3rd into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out
soon mid-division, mistake 4th, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, 4th approaching 5 out, weakened approaching straight, tailed off
mid-division, niggled along from 5th, weakened from 5 out, completely tailed off
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, closer in 7th approaching straight, soon 6th and no impression, kept on same pace
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden in moderate 4th into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out
prominent early, lost place 6th, soon no danger, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, 7th 3 out, no impression into straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, reminder after 4th, moderate 8th approaching straight, kept on same pace
Tara Warrior sets the standard in this Maiden Hurdle but she might now be exposed in this company so we prefer the improving GARLIC HILL and Lend A Hand Son could feature. Although not that well served by the framing of this contest based on the official ratings the selection showed more improvement when only finding one too good last time and more is expected again. Tara Warrior looked much improved over a comparable trip on his last run and although a danger might find the selection improve past him. Lend A Hand Son doesn't have to find much at the ratings and is fit from a spin on the level while John The Soldier ran well on his timber debut and rates as a live one. Plenty in with chances but in a race that won't take much winning Garlic Hill gets the nod.
Buachaill Ban (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 25l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-8) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd.
Donnabhain (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Prominent early, dropped to moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no extra, last of 11, 26l behind Song In My Heart (9-5) at Listowel 1m 3yo auc stks fm in Jun '08 (flat).
Garlic Hill (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd 3 out, challenged under pressure from next, no chance with winner after last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Stormyisland Ahead (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd.
Havetohaveluck (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th 6f out, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 43l behind Caesar's Song (11-7) at Limerick 2m nhf gd.
John The Soldier (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, moderate 3rd 2 out, went 2nd without threatening winner run-in, 2nd of 17, 6l behind St Devote (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, some late headway from 2 out, never a danger, 7th of 14, 29l behind Echo Bob (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chase gf in Apr.
All The Best Mate (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th 5f out, led briefly over 3f out, ridden and joined entering straight, headed 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong, 3rd of 16, 9l behind False Messenger (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mrs NH flt (5-7yo) gd.
Alvatar (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd under pressure over 4f out, no impression from 3f out, 5th of 11, 28l behind Benefique (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Babies Present (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Mid div best, 6th 6out, mod 6th & btn bef 3out, to when pu bef last, in a race won by Just A Butterfly (12-0) at Bartlemy 3m ire ptp gd, 10 ran.
Bacmacs (IRE) Milan mare out of English Clover.
Croaghan Mora (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 18th of 20, 47l behind False Economy (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in Apr.
Rian Og (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, weakened 6f out, tailed off, 16th of 17, well behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
Tara Warrior (IRE) 7-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to 2nd before 2 out, ridden 2 out, no impression leader before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Save My Blushes (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Benefitthewest (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, well behind Saponara (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf.
Embrace The Pear (IRE) Portrait Gallery filly out of April Miss.
Isobella Blue 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th 5f out, weakened straight, 14th of 18, 32l behind Tus Nua (10-9) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf gd.
Missgiloney (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Towards rear, moderate 9th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 14, well behind Saponara (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf.
More Claret (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Soon behind, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Saponara (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf, 14 ran.
