rear of mid-division, 16th and pushed along before 4 out, some headway approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out without threatening
settled in mid-division on outer, good headway on outer entering straight, led 2 out, quickened clear before last, stayed on strongly, easily
always towards rear
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, no impression in 5th after 2 out
prominent, led after 3rd until headed 5th, mid-division halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along from early straight, 4th 2 out, soon no impression
always behind, trailing when pulled up after 4 out
never a factor
rear of mid-division, never a factor, fell 2 out
prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along in 4th approaching straight, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, smooth headway on outer entering straight, led briefly approaching 2 out, soon no chance with easy winner, kept on same pace
never a factor
mid-division best, never a factor
tracked leaders, 9th halfway, 6th approaching straight, no impression from 2 out
tracked leaders, 6th on outer halfway, pushed along early straight, kept on one pace from 2 out without troubling principals
towards rear, never a factor
always behind
led early, headed after 3rd but remained prominent, ridden in 4th before 3 out, soon no extra
always prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed 4 out and led entering straight, headed under pressure before next, no chance with easy winner from before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 12th when mistake 4 out, ridden in 11th after 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, led 5th until joined 4 out, soon headed, no extra from early straight, weakened
never a factor, tailed off
Mantell alternates between hurdles and fences and ran well over the bigger obstacles here last week. He's 5lb higher than when gaining his only success over timber but still looks fairly treated. Tawrific Laois showed signs of returning to form at Downpatrick at the beginning of the month and should be considered but Epic Hero has yet to prove he stays this far and is overlooked despite a good run behind Cantrell at Naas. Winning point-to-pointer BURNFORT GIRL ran well when runner-up to Mountain Heather over the C&D in December and was in touch for a long way on her return from a break at Thurles last week. She's still capable of making progress and can gain her first success over timber here. Saddler's Best has a long absence to overcome but has strong enough form over timber to get involved if fit enough.
Bargyman (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Prominent, 6th 4 out, soon no impression, 12th of 17, 50l behind Shorecliffe King (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95.
Mr Eko (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, no impression and kept on from after 4 out, 9th of 20, 33l behind Smokey Joe Joe (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116.
Second Alliance (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division best, no danger when fell 2 out, in a race won by Get In There (10-7) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Larkin (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, no extra from 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 35l behind Flemenstar (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft.
Turtlelass (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, 3rd before straight, no extra from before 2 out, 9th of 18, 17l behind Mr Pernickety (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95.
Epic Hero (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, 7th approaching 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 25, 7l behind Cantrell (10-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Give Us A Hand (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 3 out, challenged before 2 out, outpaced before last, stayed on close home, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Away We Go (11-9) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gf in May '09.
Mantell (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Soon chased leaders, ridden before straight, 2nd 2 out, on terms before last, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Any Bets (10-13) at Cork 2m cnd hcp chs (0-109).
Saddler's Best (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th 3 out, headway into 3rd briefly approaching straight, 4th and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Hot Or What (11-9) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Feb '10.
Southern Maze (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 4 out, 7th of 15, 21l behind Model Athlete (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in May '08.
Hold Your Breath (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, trailing when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Givemeabuzz (10-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Bulls And Mortar (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 7th of 16, well behind Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb.
Face Facts (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, 17th of 22, 43l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Geneva Silver (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 14, well behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Sherika (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 18, well behind Gerdalia (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl sft.
Short Grass (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd approaching straight, no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 7th of 23, 18l behind Bold Present (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
Stylos Ace (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 28l behind Chino Valdes (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Jan.
Tawrific Laois (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th before 2 out, 5th after last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Eddie Zero (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Bearsgrove (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, 14th 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 42l behind Allee Garde (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Burnfort Girl (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Led, joined 4 out, soon headed, dropped to 4th and no impression from next, 6th of 17, 23l behind Shorecliffe King (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95.
Carrigeen Eile (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 18, 26l behind Katie's Jem (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Fitzgutentyte (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 34l behind Symphonist (10-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Saddles And Style (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 16, 28l behind Owennacurra Milan (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
Madera Drawn (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 22nd of 25, 32l behind Gamede (11-2) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
Ameno (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, soon no impression, 13th of 17, well behind Shorecliffe King (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95.
