tracked leaders early, no extra 3 out
soon mid-division, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
soon tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, in front next, soon strongly pressed, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
waited with, slight mistake 7th, kept on without threatening from 3 out
close up and disputed lead, niggled along at stages, ridden from 5 out, 4th before 4 out, no extra next
waited with, some headway before 4 out, no impression next
soon mid-division, hampered and unseated rider 8th
soon tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, 2nd and challenged next, on terms and slight mistake last, soon in front, pressed and stayed on well to hold on run-in
close up, led approaching 6th, headed 3 out, soon no extra
waited with early, close to track leaders before 4 out, 6th 3 out, kept on same pace from after next
waited with, some progress and no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace
waited with, slight mistake 3rd, closer in 7th before 4 out, kept on same pace from next
waited with, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
soon tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace from after next
soon mid-division, progress and got room to track leaders from 3 out, kept on without getting to the principals run-in
always prominent, on terms and slight mistake 3 out, 3rd next, kept on without getting back to principals run-in
soon mid-division, fell 8th
Qhilimar has been gradually dropping in the ratings and though 5lb higher for scoring at Tramore he's won from this mark in the past so should give a good account. Mart Lane hasn't had much experience and was having only his second run over fences when scoring at Fairyhouse so he's entitled to make further progress and isn't badly treated. HOUSE RULES is better handicapped over hurdles but has a progressive profile and, now that the better ground has come, he's the type to have a good summer starting here. Rubert produced a fine effort behind Immediate Response at Clonmel and a repeat of that would see him go close while Yes Tom has generally competed at a higher level and is no forlorn hope despite his big weight.
Gala Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, slightly hampered 1st, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and weakened 3 out, 16th of 22, well behind Acapulco (11-4) at Punchestown 3m Handicap Hurdle (95-130) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.
Yes Tom (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Held up, not fluent 1st, headway approaching 11th, hit next, ridden 2 out, went 3rd last, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Bocciani (10-0) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs (2) gs in Apr.
He's Our Man (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Chased clear leader in 4th, no impression on leader when blundered 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next, in a race won by Carlowsantana (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs in Apr, 10 ran.
Jamsie Hall (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear, hit 13th (valentines), hampered 4 out, weakened 3 out, 17th of 29, well behind Triolo D'Alene (10-7) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Apr.
Qhilimar (FR) 8-1 (11-11) Made all, ridden before last, stayed on under pressure flat, won at Tramore 2m 6f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) sft in Apr beating High Desert (11-1) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Mart Lane (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Always prominent, improved to lead after 10th, went clear travelling well 3 out, stayed on well under pressure from 2 out, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase gs in Apr beating Mackeys Forge (11-12) by 4l, 14 ran.
Dantes King (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd from 5th, took closer order 6 out, 4th and ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Glenquest (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs hvy in Dec, 7 ran.
House Rules (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd before 3 out, ridden and no impression winner after last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 18l behind Baily Green (11-8) at Roscommon 2m nov chs (1) hvy in Oct.
Salesin 8-1 (11-7) Led and clear early, ridden 4 out, headed and weakened 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Byerley Babe (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
St Devote (FR) 40-1 (9-11) Behind, headway after 4 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden and one pace, 6th and no impression when hit last, 7th of 21, 17l behind Minella Forfitness (10-3) at Aintree 2m 4f Listed hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
For A Finish 12-1 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, no extra from before straight, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Fahamore (11-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Dec, 11 ran.
Hidden Future (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, hampered 7 out, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened, 9th of 15, well behind Twinlight (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs hvy in Apr.
Rubert (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Led, headed approaching 6th, remained prominent, 2nd straight, ridden to challenge last, kept on without getting to winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Immediate Response (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs in Mar.
Heavenly Brook (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden and weakened entering straight, pulled up before last, in a race won by Colbert Station (10-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 sft in Dec, 28 ran.
Dark Prospect 10-1 (10-3) Settled towards rear, some headway on outer into moderate 5th halfway, no extra from early straight, 7th of 10, 36l behind Carlowsantana (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs in Apr.
Commanchewardance (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, left 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th and mistake 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Tarquinius (9-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Nov, 9 ran.
Hidden Present (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Led, jumped a bit right at times, joined approaching straight, headed approaching 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 10, 11l behind Ard Agus Fada (10-4) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Apr.
Sole Witness (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led, joined when bad mistake 3 out, soon under pressure in 4th, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 15, well behind Pineau De Re (11-7) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 gd in Apr.
