soon led, headed after 4th, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra when fell last
always towards rear
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
mid-division best, weakened to rear when fell 4 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead and dispute before 2 out, ridden and headed last, kept on run-in
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in
chased leader in 2nd, led after 4th, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, left moderate 3rd
mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th and no impression before 4 out, weakened
mid-division early, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, moderate 9th halfway, some headway into 7th 3 out, no impression leaders, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along towards rear 5 out, 16th 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, 10th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division best, weakened before 4 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out
Our Musician, a winning point-to-pointer and bumper, should do well over timber though a long absence is a concern while Bog Warrior is another who should make a hurdler judging by his success at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. Jetson, a bumper winner here a year ago, has been in fine form over timber with a couple of excellent runs at Leopardstown and Naas but both were over longer trips and he could find himself outpaced by LIOS A CHOILL. Willie Mullins' well-connected charge would have made a winning start over hurdles at Thurles but for falling at the last when losing concentration and will have learned from that experience.
Bog Warrior (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Held up in rear, smooth headway approaching straight, went 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat in Jan beating Burn And Turn (11-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Carmun (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, 19th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Day Dream Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, not fluent jumping early, last of 13, 33l behind Ferris Bueller (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Five Oaks (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, 11th 4 out, ridden and no extra next, 11th of 16, 47l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Jetson (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, 13th 4 out, headway on outer after 3 out, 5th and ridden 2 out, satyed on from before last, 2nd of 25, 4 1/2l behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Larkin (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Sir Des Champs (11-10) at Navan 2m hdl sft in Jan.
Lios A Choill (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead from 3rd, led after 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden clear, in command when wandered around briefly approaching last and fell, in a race won by The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan, 18 ran.
Lismakeery (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 3rd halfway, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 12, 50l behind Goban Saor (10-11) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Luke's Benefit (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 7th approaching 4 out, ridden and no extra before straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 28, well behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Macareo (GER) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 5th, lost place over 4f out, 7th early straight, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind A Fine Young Man (12-0) at Naas 2m NH flat sft in Mar.
Our Musician (IRE) 9-10fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 4th 6f out, 2nd 3f out, led under 2f out, soon ridden clear, kept on well final furlong, won at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat sft in Jun '09 beating The Shepherd (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 19 ran.
Paddy The Amateur (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, soon led, headed and weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Goban Saor (10-11) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec, 12 ran.
Romantic Lead 14-1 (11-12) In rear, some modest late headway, 10th of 18, 26l behind The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Sligo 14-1 (11-4) Chased leaders until pulled up quickly before 5 out, in a race won by Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo), 18 ran.
Supreme Li (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, completely tailed off, 25th of 30, well behind Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Tullymackan (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, some late headway straight, never a factor, 10th of 17, well behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Benalicious (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, weakened from 5f out, 14th of 15, dis behind Celtic Folklore (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Croaghan Mora (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 17, 42l behind Echua (10-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Gers Benefit (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before 3 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, weakened, 9th of 18, well behind Cloughmile (10-13) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Gorgeous Abby (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, well behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Oso Crafty (IRE) Luso mare out of Native Craft.
