settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th when fell 3 out
soon towards rear, trailing halfway, pulled up after 4 out
held up, 9th halfway, closer in 7th 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, left 5th, stayed on in 3rd last, pressed winner run-in, no extra close home
held up towards rear, headway into 3rd 6 out, 6th next, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened entering straight, pulled up after 2 out
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th before straight, no extra entering straight, weakened and tailed off
mid-division, headway into 5th 5 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra next
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 5 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, stayed on to lead after 3 out, headed last, no extra in 3rd run-in
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leader, led after 3rd, mistake 6 out, ridden and strongly pressed 3 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd next, 4th last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, mistake and unseated rider 5 out
led early, headed after 3rd, 3rd halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, challenged 3 out, soon 2nd, kept on to lead last, kept on well under pressure run-in
Caim Hill was in fine form around this time last year and should be winning again soon despite a climb in the weights though he hasn't been seen since October. COOLNAGORNA GIGGS hasn't had much experience over fences but looked a very progressive type when landing a beginners' chase at Ballinrobe and starts off in handicaps off a low enough mark to take this. Fever Pitch found 3m4f much too far at Downpatrick and this is ideal so he has to go on the short-list along with the consistent Mr Cracker, who has been racing in better company and very nearly landed a Navan Grade 2 last month.
Mr Cracker (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 5th 2 out, left moderate 4th last, kept on to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Klepht (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Apr.
Caim Hill (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, led from 4 out, joined before 2 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 14l behind Coole Avenue (11-2) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Oct.
Carlingford Lough (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some headway on outer 4 out, no extra from next and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Madam Bovary (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov chs hvy in Apr, 14 ran.
Head Waiter (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) A bit slow 2nd, prominent, lost place 7 out, no extra from before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Wilde Wit Pleasure (10-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Come To The Party (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) In touch, chased winner after 3 out, ridden and lost place after next, 4th and no impression flat, 4th of 12, 6l behind Qhilimar (11-11) at Tramore 2m 6f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) sft in Apr.
By The Hour (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Soon mid-division, closer order from before 4 out, 5th 3 out, 7th next and no impression, fell last, in a race won by Rolling Rocket (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Apr, 16 ran.
Fever Pitch (IRE) 5-1fav (11-2) Mid-division on inner, ridden 4 out, remote 6th 2 out, kept on one paced, 4th of 15, 27l behind Pineau De Re (11-7) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 gd in Apr.
Hans Crescent (FR) 12-1 (10-9) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 7 out and slow jump next, no impression when bad mistake and almost unseated rider 4 out,, last of 11, well behind Caheronaun (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gd in Apr.
Hidden Crack 12-1 (11-4) Towards rear, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 13l behind Qhilimar (11-11) at Tramore 2m 6f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) sft in Apr.
Coolnagorna Giggs (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, close up and challenged before 4 out, ridden in close 2nd before 2 out, stayed on to lead 2 out, asserted before last, reduced advantage run-in and all out close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase sft in Apr beating Pigeon Creek (11-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Led, a bit slow 7 out, joined 4 out, headed before straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 14, 11l behind Carrig Millie (9-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-150 hvy in Apr.
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Jumped left, led 2nd, clear with rival approaching 14th, headed 16th, chased leader until 18th, weakened 20th, 14th of 19, well behind Quentin Collonges (10-12) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr.
Save My Blushes 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and lost place, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 50l behind Fiery Oscar (11-9) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Mar.
Queiros Bleu (FR) 11-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 8th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 10, 12l behind Mallowney (11-1) at Naas 2m hcp hdl in Feb.
