mid-division, 9th 5 out, ridden in 9th from 3 out, no impression from next
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, mistakes 1st and 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden from next, no impression on leaders before last
mid-division, 10th 5 out, no impression from next, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leader in 2nd on outer, dropped behind leaders from 3 out, soon weakened quickly
rear of mid-division, closer in mid-division and slight mistake 4 out, 6th and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, closer 5th 5 out, went 4th 3 out, ridden in 2nd before last, close 2nd at last, no extra in 2nd run-in
rear of mid-division early, mid-division halfway, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, went 3rd before last, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, headed before last, 4th at last, no impression run-in
mid-division, slight mistake 1st and mistake 2nd, 7th and bad mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression in 6th at last, kept on under hands and heels run-in
King's Wharf is something of an unknown and was well beaten when last seen over hurdles last summer but wouldn't have been kept in the champion trainer's yard unless thought capable of winning races. Barrack Street couldn't quite get his head in front over hurdles but went close on several occasions and the ground is in his favour. Definite Soldier was staying on at the finish over the minimum trip at Clonmel so this should suit while The Herds Garden is better than he showed on very heavy ground at Fairyhouse in November. Charlotte's Chum was very ordinary over hurdles but has already done better over fences with a fine run over the course and distance last month. MR STEADFAST landed a bumper and scored over hurdles and though well beaten on his chasing debut in November that should have done him good and he's taken to return to action with his first victory over fences.
Barrack Street (IRE) 7-4 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd 5 out, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, strongly pressed and headed after last, kept on same pace in 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Altiepix (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Oct.
Brand Ambassador (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear after 9th, no extra after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Vicangelome (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
Clearly Capable (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along after 4 out, no extra in 5th when pecked 2 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind The Winkler (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Definite Soldier (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th from 4th, pushed along 5th, soon no impression, moderate 5th approaching straight, moderate 4th from 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on into 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Owennacurra Milan (11-12) at Clonmel 2m sft in Mar.
Froggy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, soon moderate 4th, closer halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 16 1/2l behind Deans Road (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f Good - Yielding in May.
Heron Heights (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, 8th before 4th, progress 8th, 5th approaching straight, no impression 2 out, one pace, 9th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Killaro Boy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
King's Wharf (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up, slight mistake 1st, 15th from 3rd, no danger 7th,, 21st of 22, dist behind Phil The Flyer (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Mr Steadfast (IRE) 20-1 (12-3) 2nd of 25, 1l behind Pires (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
The Herds Garden 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, mistake 4th, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 6th of 12, dist behind Balnagon Boy (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Nov.
Charlotte's Chum (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out,, 3rd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Valyssa Monterg (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Lenora (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, headed before last, 2nd when bad mistake at last, not recover and weakened run-in, 7th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Valyssa Monterg (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr.
My Betty (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) In rear and took keen hold, progress halfway, 4th when slight mistake 4 out, no impression from next, 6th on outer when blundered and unseated rider at last, at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Tiliver (FR) 10-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, closer in 5th before straight, ridden entering straight, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 31 1/4l behind Rashaan (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) sft in Nov.
