rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 10th when jumped right 3 out, no impression, never a factor
always behind, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake at 1st, 7th 4 out, pushed along entering straight, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders 6th 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, improved to lead at 9th, joined entering straight, soon ridden, headed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd when not fluent at last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
tracked leaders, slight mistake at 1st, 4th 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression
prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, led 5th, headed 9th, 3rd 4 out, weakened from next
mid-division, mistakes 2nd and 9th, 9th 4 out, no impression from next, never a factor
led, joined 2nd, headed 5th, soon dropped to mid-division, weakened from 4 out
in rear, some progress on outer into mid-division halfway, dropped to rear when fell 3 out
mid-division, 8th 4 out, headway into 3rd and ridden 2 out, 4th at last, no extra
mid-division on outer, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on well inside final furlong
always behind, slight mistake 2nd, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, under pressure from 8th, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead on inner entering straight, led 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well run-in
The four-year-old A Plus Tard looks a smart prospect after just failing to overhaul the useful Dr Mikey on his chasing debut at Gowran. A Listed winner on heavy ground over hurdles in France, some rain would aid his cause but he looks certain to make a bold bid in what should be an informative contest. Kagney, a winning bumper and hurdler, was caught in the shadows of the post on his chasing bow over 2m4f at Kilbeggan but only got as far as the first at Navan next time. DUC DES GENIEVRES (NAP), who won a hurdle in his only start in France, began his career with Willie Mullins in two Grade 1 races and was placed behind Next Destination and Samcro. He has a tremendous pedigree for jumping fences and entries at the highest level over Christmas suggest he's held in high regard. Carter McKay was trained by Mullins last season and was a close third in a Leopardstown Grade 1 in February. He's one to keep an eye on while Impact Factor was there with every chance when falling at the last at Thurles. Ex Patriot has some decent form over hurdles as does Ministerforsport, who was well supported on his chasing bow at Punchestown but got no further than the first.
Art Of Security (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear, bad mistake at 4th, no impression in 9th before 4 out, weakened before 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 12, dist behind Getabird (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Billy's Angel (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Led, jumped right 1st, slow 2nd, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 10 1/2l behind R'evelyn Pleasure (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Yielding in Dec.
Brave Light (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Soon towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no danger and one pace approaching 3 out, 5th of 9, 31l behind Ballela Boy (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f sft in Mar.
Call A Cab (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent and ran freely, mistake in 3rd at 4th, soon 4th, lost place 4 out, no impression on leaders in 5th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 12, 34 1/4l behind Getabird (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Carrig Cathal 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, not fluent 3rd, 3rd from 5th, slight mistake 4 out, not match front pair when fell 2 out, at Listowel 2m 1f Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Carter Mckay 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, not much room 1st, some headway after 2 out, weakened before last, 11th of 23, 17 1/4l behind Blow By Blow (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Duc Des Genievres (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, 6th before 4th, left chasing leaders from 2 out until weakened from before straight, 6th of 9, dist behind Dortmund Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) sft in Apr.
Ex Patriot (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold early, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, soon no impression, dropped to last before last, last of 5, 9 1/2l behind Jezki (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 2f sft in Mar.
Impact Factor (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Led early, mistake 2nd, soon raced in 3rd, improved to challenge and every chance from 2 out, fell last, at Thurles 2m 2f gd in Nov.
Kagney (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division when fell at 1st, at Navan 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
King's War (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, bad mistake 3rd, never a factor, 10th of 12, dist behind Chris's Dream (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Lean Araig (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 4th, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, weakened, 10th of 12, dist behind Out Of The Loop (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Midnight Stroll 10-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, some progress into 10th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened entering straight, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Ministerforsport (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake and fell at 1st, at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Dec.
On The Mend (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along in rear halfway, never a factor, 23rd of 25, dist behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Steer Clear (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, jumped right 5 out, never a factor, 8th of 12, dist behind Chris's Dream (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Turbojet 4-1fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led after 3 out, strongly pressed next and soon headed, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 6th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Out Of The Loop (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
A Plus Tard (FR) 7-4fav (11-3) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 6th, closed up approaching straight, challenged 3 out, jumped slightly right 2 out, every chance and kept on well without quite matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, nk behind Dr Mikey (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Yielding in Nov.
