never better than mid-division
prominent, 5th approaching 4 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before straight
mid-division, closer in 6th approaching 4 out, struggling when hampered 3 out, no impression after
prominent, 4th after 4 out, no extra from before straight
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out
chased leaders, 5th after 4 out, struggling when fell next
always towards rear
close up and disputed lead, no extra from before straight
chased leaders, 10th approaching 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up 3 out
mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 8th
chased leaders, 9th 5 out, no extra next
in rear, headway from 5 out, ridden to be close up before straight, mistake 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, tended to jump right, 3rd and no impression under pressure from after 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th approaching 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
led and disputed, in control from 2 out, clear last, stayed on well run-in, easily
rear of mid-division, ridden to go 4th and no impression from 2 out, kept on without troubling winner
never better than mid-division
Hidden Present created a surprise when landing this a year ago and it will be an even bigger shock if repeating the process in the kind of form he's been showing this campaign. Another Flutter was having only his third start over fences when landing a beginners' chase at Thurles but looks high enough in the weights on his handicap debut. Twice The Craic returned to winning form with a strong performance at Navan though he probably needs very testing conditions to produce his best these days. Galway Legend generally does his best but was having his 47th career start when finally breaking his duck at Sligo in September and hasn't been seen since. BOROLEE gets a tentative vote in a tough race to call as Liz Doyle's charge occasionally produces the goods as he did when beating Burnt Oil Babe at Punchestown in October and this could be his day.
Inch Native (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Always behind, trailing 6 out, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by For Bill (10-11) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs nov chs Gr3 (1) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Another Flutter (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Always prominent, moderate 2nd 4 out, progress to dispute lead entering straight, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Thurles 3m beg chase hvy in Feb beating West Ship Master (11-12) by 4l, 14 ran.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th 5 out, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression, 6th of 16, 27l behind Aura About You (11-0) at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb.
Ameretto Son (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Soon disputed lead clear of remainder, slightly slow jump 5 out, soon lost place, no extra 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Information (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gf in Oct.
Twice The Craic (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, steady headway after halfway, close 5th 4 out, led after next, ridden clear from before last, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb beating Chisel Face (10-3) by 8l, 16 ran.
Borolee (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Soon towards rear, 10th 4 out, kept on without threatening, 7th of 14, 23l behind Tiernan's Terror (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Jan.
Jacks Island (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 14, 37l behind Bobs Display (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
O Crotaigh (IRE) 1-2 (12-0) Rcd clr 2nd, 20l 2nd 3out, gd prog to ld aftr 2out, sn clr, won at Bennettsbridge 3m ire ptp sft in Feb beating Axminster (12-0) by 20l, 5 ran.
Killary Bay (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders early, mid-division when mistake 5 out, weakened from next, 13th of 16, well behind Shirley Casper (11-7) at Naas 2m beg chase sft.
Jamadiel (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, ridden into moderate 6th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 22l behind Hughies Grey (11-1) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft.
Galway Legend (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 5th after halfway, improved into 3rd 4 out, switched to outer approaching 2 out, 2nd and challenged after last, every chance, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind The Burrow Vic (11-0) at Sligo 3m hcp chs 0-116 in Sep.
Swift Lady (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 8th of 18, well behind Uncle Junior (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft.
Lusiad (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute lead after 5 out, headed under pressure before 3 out, moderate 4th after next, no extra, 5th of 16, 17l behind Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb.
Orimed Des Ifs (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, some headway approaching straight, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure run-in, 4th of 16, 12l behind Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb.
Red Basil (FR) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place before straight, moderate 8th before 2 out, kept on under pressure from before last, 4th of 23, 22l behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Waterville (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by The Hard Hat (11-4) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Seisdon Honour (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, well behind Mayo Abbey (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gd in Jun.
Beg La Eile (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd halfway, weakened from 3 out, 7th of 13, 45l behind Gentle Alice (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs in Dec.
Hidden Present (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Prominent, led 8th, joined 5 out, headed after next, no extra from 3 out and soon weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb, 16 ran.
Don't Be Daft (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid div, 6th when rddn 5out & no impr up 4out, mod 8th well aftr 4out & poor 6th at last, 6th of 11, 35l behind Conna Castle (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd.
Roxboro Lodge 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 17, 47l behind Mister Farmer (11-7) at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Feb.
