always behind, pushed along briefly 6th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, close 3rd entering straight, dropped to 5th between horses 3 out and soon pushed along, moderate 6th next, moderate 5th at last, switched left run-in and ran on in 4th under hands and heels inside final furlong
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along in moderate 12th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along in moderate 6th 3 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, went 2nd next, ridden in 2nd next, strongly pressed winner at last, kept on same pace run-in
always behind, hampered 6th, never a factor
mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, mistake 1st, never a factor
rear of mid-division on outer, fell 6th
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, mistake 1st, weakened from 3 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hod, led form 4th, ridden 3 out, soon headed, moderate 3rd 2 out, no impression
in rear, no impression from 3 out, some late progress, never a factor
led, headed 4th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, moderate 4th next, no impression
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden from next, strongly pressed at last, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress, never a factor
mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, moderate 9th 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression
mid-division, wandered approaching 1st and pushed along briefly after next, pushed along in 10th 3 out, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, bad mistake 6th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, moderate 7th and pushed along 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, went moderate 3rd after last, kept on without threatening run-in
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression
always behind, pushed along 4th, no impression from 4 out
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, moderate 11th 3 out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
never better than mid-division, moderate 15th 3 out, no impression from next
Plenty of runners and a few promising types though all eyes will be on BATTLEFORD. Willie Mullins' charge, a close second in the Cheltenham and Aintree bumpers, looks to have every chance of making a high-class hurdler and can make a successful start. Joey Sasa has the advantage of race fitness having won bumpers at Galway and Down Royal and Noel Meade has a good record in the race. Jack Dillinger will have come on a bundle for his hurdling debut at Tipperary while Brelade is making progress and his bumper success at Naas should have set him up nicely for this. The latter's yard have a host of entries and it would be no surprise to see a big run from the newcomer Isodon.
Bach On Track (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In rear, not fluent 3rd, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 14, dist behind Scenic Star (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Battleford 7-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Bacardys (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Big Fat Sam 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, no impression when fell 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Boogily Lane (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, collided with rival and hampered on bend after 1st, never a factor, detached before 3rd, no extra, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Bel Ami De Sivola (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Charlestown Boy (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) In rear, hampered 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 22, dist behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Court Martialed (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and dropped to rear 3f out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, last of 5, 11 1/4l behind Jimmy Breekie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Jack Dillinger (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Took keen hold early, tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 4th at next, ridden to chase winner from 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Lion In His Heart (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Joey Sasa (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead over 4f out, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov beating An Dearg Mor (12-0) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
King's War (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Prominent at sedate pace to before halfway, lost place from 5f out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off, last of 14, dist behind The Rory Story (12-0) at Navan 2m Yielding in Sep.
Mannin Island (IRE) Heron Island gelding out of Odonoghues Dancer.
Nathans Lad (IRE) Alflora gelding out of Paintbrush.
Palmabad (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some progress after 3 out, pushed along in 12th 2 out, kept on one paced, 9th of 22, 24 3/4l behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Secret Approach (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened, 14th of 22, dist behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Sillogue Pio (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 5th halfway, closer 6f out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra 2f out, 5th of 6, dist behind Dr Mikey (12-0) at Tipperary 2m sft in Oct.
Silver Tara 20-1 (11-9) Led, headed after 1st, 6th halfway, soon lost place and 9th 4 out, no extra after next, 12th of 14, dist behind Theo (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Turbojet 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, progress to lead approaching 3 out, pushed along before 2 out and headed last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Bel Ami De Sivola (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 4th, pushed along and no impression in 6th 3 out, no extra, 7th of 14, dist behind Bel Ami De Sivola (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Vinalhaven (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leader, pulled up before 6th, at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
Brelade 1-2fav (11-7) Soon led, travelled well over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on best, won at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Nov beating Mind's Eye (11-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Castlehume (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 17th of 22, dist behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Fitzhenry (IRE) 4-6 (11-10) Mid div, 2nd 1/2way, jnd ldr appr str, wo sn aftr, jnd 2out, qcknd clr appr last, in command run-in, easily, won at Monksgrange 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar beating It's Obvious (11-10) by 3l, 8 ran.
Isodon (FR) Martaline gelding out of Between You And Me.
Kalinite (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Towards rear, some headway 5f out, no impression 3f out, one pace, 9th of 14, 29 1/2l behind Electric Concorde (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Midnight Escape (IRE) 6-4 (11-10) Rr of mid div, 8th 1/2way, went 6th 4out, prog to 4th 2out, ld bef lst, ko best run in, won at Grennan 3m mdn gf in May beating Summer Getaway (11-10) by shd, 12 ran.
Mon Lino (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Prominent in chasing group, disputed moderate 2nd before halfway, led under 4f out, soon joined, in front travelling smoothly approaching straight, pressed from 2f out, stayed on well, headed final 50yds, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Mossback (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Apr.
Monchengladbach (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Attention.
Wotadilemma (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Alw pr, disp 1/2way, 3rd 6out & 4th 4out, no ex from 2out, ko, 4th of 9, 26l behind Prairienative (11-10) at Toomebridge 3m mdn gs in Oct.
Better Back Bracka (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 6f out, outpaced 4f out, 7th of 8, dist behind Dubai Angel (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) sft in Oct.
Platinum Empress (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th and pushed along entering straight, kept on one paced, 8th of 22, 23l behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
She's A Survivor (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, no danger approaching 4 out, 7th of 9, 35 3/4l behind The West's Awake (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Give Me A Minute (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 23, 37 1/2l behind Baltazar D'allier (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Market's Field (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 9th on outer 3 out, soon pushed along, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on without threatening, 6th of 23, 31 1/4l behind Baltazar D'allier (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
