mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, some progress when slight mistake and pushed along 8th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, hampered at 1st and rider briefly lost iron, 9th 4 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 6th 4 out, 4th when slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 8th when fell at last
in rear, mistake 8th, pushed along in rear 2 out, went moderate 7th at last, kept on without threatening, never nearer
prominent, bad mistake 5th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, weakened
always prominent, led travelling well 3 out, clear entering straight, ridden and stayed on well run-in
rear of mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on without threatening to go 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, jumped right at 1st, dropped to 7th and ridden 2 out, went 4th approaching last, no extra run-in
mid-division, progress into 5th 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd approaching last, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, slight mistake and slightly hampered at 1st, 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th when bad mistake at last
mid-division, 10th 4 out, ridden in 10th 2 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd approaching last, no extra run-in
Jack Kennedy has been the young jockey find of the season so his booking for the hat-trick seeking FR HUMPHREY looks significant. He was returning from a break when galloping his rivals into the ground at Fairyhouse in November so the lack of a recent run is no concern. Garrai Phaidin took advantage of his nearest challenger’s fall when coming home for an easy victory at Thurles but he hadn't jumped well himself and will need to do better with a 12lb rise to contend with. Court Frontier was operating between the flags and in hunter chases last season but won very easily over hurdles in November before placing in two decent handicaps over fences. Down Under isn't in the best of form but has won here in the past and will get a good ride from Jody McGarvey.
Down Under (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Bonny Kate (10-1) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Court Frontier (IRE) Evensfav (10-11) Led early, headed 2nd and prominent, disputed lead again briefly 11th, mistake and headed next, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd from next, no impression on leaders entering straight, 3rd of 6, 13 1/2l behind Baie Des Iles (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mr Eko (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, held up, dropped to last at 7th, soon no danger, pulled up after 8th, at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Prosperity Square (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, behind and no impression from before 7 out, 8th of 12, dist behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-11) at Punchestown 3m sft in Jan.
Ballycahane (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra, left remote 3rd from last, 3rd of 7, dist behind Arctic Skipper (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, soon closer in 5th, switched right after 3 out, soon no impression, fell last, at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Fr Humphrey (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Soon disputed lead, mistake 9th, not fluent 4 out, led 3 out, slight mistake last, soon pressed, quickly asserted and stayed on best, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Nov beating Tomcoole Lad (10-12) by 4 1/4l, 12 ran.
Mr Goodenough (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms 6th, headed and flicked tail after next, 5th before straight, no impression and hit 2 out, no extra, 8th of 12, 27l behind Sunsetstorise (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Crowded Room (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, 4th from 2nd and 3rd before 5th, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, dist behind Vedettariat (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Feb.
Kara Loca (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Bumped rival and unseated rider 1st, at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Feb.
Tulpar (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear early, mid-division in 7th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, closer next, ridden before straight, no impression in 3rd before 2 out where mistake, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Hedgeinator (12-0) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Derrychrin (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, ridden 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 9th of 10, dist behind Flemenstorm (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Hurricane Ivan (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Towards rear, 10th halfway, some progress in 6th 3 out, no impression approaching next, no extra, 7th of 10, dist behind Topper Thornton (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
High Web (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Slightly imeded 1st, towards rear, 8th after 7th, pushed along 3 out, moderate 5th approaching straight, left moderate 4th from last where not fluent, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 24 1/4l behind Garrai Phaidin (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Toomdeely (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Prominent when fell 1st, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Garrai Phaidin (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Soon disputed lead, mistake 6th, slightly impeded by loose horse after 7th, led before 4 out, not fluent next 2, pushed along approaching straight, over 1l up when left clear last, stayed on well under pressure, eased closing stages, won at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb beating Notification (11-5) by 16l, 11 ran.
Captain Luke (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, towards rear from 5th, slight mistake 6th, pushed along and no danger from 7th in last, pulled up before 9th, at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Dec.
