mid-division, headway into 5th approaching straight, ridden in 6th from 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight
tracked leaders, 7th from 4 out, kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leaders, 5th early, no extra approaching straight
soon chased leaders, 4th approaching straight, closer in 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, under pressure in 4th on outer from 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
led, headed 3rd, on terms before 3 out, ridden approaching straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
mid-division best, weakened 3 out, tailed off
prominent, led 3rd, jumped right 4 out, bad mistake 2 out, headed and kept on same pace from last
towards rear, mistake 3rd, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression and kept on without threatening from before straight
always towards rear, tailed off
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th early, no impression approaching straight
soon mid-division, 6th and headway approaching straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on without threatening in 3rd from last
mid-division, not fluent 6 out, soon headway, 4th when bad mistake 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th from 4 out, no impression approaching straight
mid-division, 8th from 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
prominent early, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, dismounted
Carlowsantana is improving at a rate of knots over hurdles and looked in top shape when comfortably accounting for Keats Dream at Limerick a month ago. Olifan D'Oudairies was beaten four lengths by Keats Dream at Thurles and a line through the winner gives him a slight edge over Carlowsantana. Not To Know may be feeling the effects of a weight rise after scoring at Fairyhouse in October so the verdict goes to HARVEYS SPIRIT, who has joined Tony Martin from the UK and has his first attempt at the minimum trip from what looks a fair mark.
Le Leopard (USA) 14-1 (10-10) Never a factor, 12th of 18, well behind Danny's Vic (10-6) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy in Nov.
Not To Know 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead and disputed 6 out, led after 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and weakened before last, 7th of 18, 27l behind Plaisir D'estruval (9-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Waltzing Tornado (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, 11th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 10th of 22, 34l behind Stony Grey Soil (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Ocean Swell Jelly (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway in moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 19, 32l behind Jim Bowie (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Carlowsantana (IRE) 4-1fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway into 4th after 3 out, poised to challenge entering straight, 2nd 2 out, led after last and stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar beating Keats Dream (10-13) by 2l, 18 ran.
Whats Up Gorden (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, moderate 6th and driven along approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, 10th of 23, well behind Carrigdhoun (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar.
Yachvili (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 17th of 20, well behind Lastoftheleaders (11-3) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Feb.
Olifan d'Oudairies (FR) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leader in 2nd, led before 4 out, ridden entering straight, challenged 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Keats Dream (10-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Mar.
Turklord (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off, last of 25, well behind Our Monty (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 in Oct.
Luca Brasi (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Led, headed after 4 out and weakened quickly, 14th of 16, 49l behind Oxalido (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Aug.
Baileys Encore 25-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy, 20 ran.
Irish Soul (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistakes 5th & 6th, never a factor, 11th of 22, 41l behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
Manger Hanagment (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Saddled slipped early and rider lost irons, pulled up before 2nd, in a race won by Hoochie Mama (10-7) at Naas 3m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Mar, 19 ran.
Harveys Spirit (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) Hampered 1st, mid-division, headway to chase leaders between last 2, weakened approaching last, 4th of 14, 10l behind Ruby Crown (10-10) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nov hcp hdl (4yo+) (4) gs in Jan '09.
Not So White (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, fell last, in a race won by Bigbiggerbiggest (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Nov, 18 ran.
Arguidos (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 24, 21l behind Kauto Relko (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Mickey Monk (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 17th of 18, well behind Fiery Oscar (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Oct.
Shopfrontspecialst (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off, 19th of 25, well behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy.
Carrleoni (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Mid-division, 9th halfway, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Carrigdhoun (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar, 23 ran.
Mylerstown (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and lost place 2 out, moderate 3rd after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Thepartysover (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Colberay (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 17th of 22, well behind Stony Grey Soil (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Garamor Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, moderate 7th halfway, 10th 3 out, ridden into 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 15, 38l behind Any Bets (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 gd in Mar '09.
Hugbensin (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 9th of 16, 4l behind Sue Princesse (10-13) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 0-95 gd in Apr '09.
