mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, fell last
always towards rear, pulled up before last
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 5th last, kept on to challenge run-in, no extra close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd before 2 out, ridden 2 out, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway,
always towards rear
mid-division, 8th halfway, unseated rider 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, 3rd after last, kept on well to lead close home
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th before 2 out, 5th after last, kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
led, clear early, reduced advantage after went left 5th, ridden and challenged after last, kept on, headed close home
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out
Gordon Elliott does very well with his former point-to-pointers so recent Tyrella winner Rowlands Express is one to note from her lowly mark. ARCTIC MICK easily won a chase at Navan in January and repeated the process when slamming a big field over timber on the same track last week. He's likely to be hit hard by the handicapper so it's no surprise that connections have entered him here with a penalty and he should repay the faith. Kellystown Jack made a fair handicap debut behind Garryowen Star at Down Royal and can go well but Akadyr has shown improvement when sent over further and this may prove too short. Breeze With Ease is just 3lb higher than when landing a C&D victory in September but his form is on faster ground and though winning point-to-pointer Dunroe Boy ran very well behind Turnonthegas at Punchestown that was over 2m6f on very heavy going.
Kellystown Jack (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 3l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Serious Twine (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden in 10th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 21, 39l behind Sweet Shock (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Endless Desire (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden along from 7 out, not fluent next, soon no extra, pulled up before 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.
Akadyr (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division when fell 2nd, in a race won by Martin Scruff (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb, 18 ran.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-7) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Clara More (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Martin Scruff (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb, 18 ran.
Sarah Battle (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Tequila Lord (11-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Arctic Mick (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Mid-division, headway into 6th halfway, good progress to lead 3 out, travelled strongly and drew clear after 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb beating Stabilo (9-12) by 10l, 23 ran.
Dunroe Boy (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, 5th and ridden 2 out, 3rd after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Turnonthegas (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Eddie Zero (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 4 out, 10th of 20, 35l behind Silverlord (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Tawrific Laois (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, no impression from before straight, 9th of 18, 36l behind Tequila Lord (11-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Izind An Affair (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, well behind Another Palm (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Lookoutnow (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Prominent, led before 3rd, jumped badly right 4th, lost considerable ground at bend entering back straight, soon pulled up, in a race won by Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 28 ran.
Glenbane Gent (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Always behind, 11th of 18, well behind Martin Scruff (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Rowlands Express (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Alw pr, keen, went on 2out, chall bef last, ko best from last, won at Tyrella 3m ire ptp gd in Jan beating Mummys Pearl (12-0) by 3l, 15 ran.
The Hedge (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Tiernan's Terror (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Spring Wine (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Molko Jack (11-6) at Clonmel 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
A Rare Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Prominent, led from 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no impression, 5th of 18, 11l behind Back Me Up (10-3) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 0-116 sft in May '09.
