jumped big 1st, behind, struggling 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and effort next, stayed on under pressure to chase winner flat
raced keenly, close up, effort and every chance 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced
raced keenly, in touch, outpaced approaching 2 out, soon weakened
in touch, led after 5th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened
held up, steady headway after 3 out, outpaced next, soon no impression, better for race
in touch, effort approaching 2 out, outpaced between last 2
blundered 3rd, always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, led before last, ridden and stayed on well flat
held up, weakened 3 out
led to after 5th, chased leaders until weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
raced keenly in touch, led approaching 2 out, headed before last, ridden and one pace lost 2nd flat
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division on outside, lost pace 5th, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders to 5th, soon behind, tailed off from 3 out
Casual Affair maybe the highest rated in the field but with WIKAALA having run so well in a much better race than this last time he has the vote while Hey Charlie should also be in the mix. The pick was well held when runner up to the classy South O'The Border last time in a strong handicap hurdle. He finished well ahead of a few more nice looking types and as he faces nothing of that standard here sohe should take advantage. Casual Affair has been running well in similar company all season but just keeps finding one or two too good. The latest run came over course and distance resulting in a place in a warm looking contest and he should be on the premises again. Hey Charlie showed plenty of promise in his sole appearance, which came in a bumper 806 days ago. The only animal he found too good that day was Massasoit, who is rated at 147 so if Nicky Richard's charge proves anything near that good he'll be one of the leading contenders. Carsonstown Boy has some solid efforts to his name recently suggesting place chances but to win this we side with Wikaala.
Alan's Legacy (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 10, 36l behind Quwetwo (11-8) at Ayr 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 21l behind Ballymak (12-0) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Casual Affair 13-8fav (11-0) Held up in touch, effort 3 out, every chance next, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Quincy Des Pictons (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Comehomequietly (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened over 4f out, 17th of 20, well behind An Toileanach (11-11) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Apr.
Ease The Strain (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 24l behind Beneath The Radar (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl sft in Apr.
Hey Charlie (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Held up, headway 6f out, led going well 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace after, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Massasoit (10-12) at Catterick 2m mdn NH flat (5) hvy in Feb '07.
Pengana (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) 4th of 16, 10l behind Damien's Oscar (11-11) at Wexford 2m 4yo nhf gd in Aug.
Raferagh Hall (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 19th of 20, well behind Swiftmarc (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb '08.
The Ginger Man (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closed 5 out, weakened and tailed off when bad mistake 2 out, pulled up after, in a race won by Freneys Well (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f crs cntry chs (5yo+) sft, 19 ran.
Vice Admiral 16-1 (8-2) Keen early, tracked leaders, driven over 7f out, soon outpaced, weakened 3f out, 10th of 12, 48l behind Squirtle (8-10) at Thirsk 2m hcp (6) sft in Aug (flat).
Wee Sean (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Led until headed before 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 7, well behind Companero (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar '08.
Wikaala (USA) 2-1fav (10-3) Held up, headway and in touch 5th, effort 3 out, every chance next, one pace approaching last, 2nd of 10, 9l behind South O'The Border (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Amulree 200-1 (10-8) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Steady Tiger (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Euphemia (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Led until halfway, ridden and beaten over 2f out, 7th of 10, 33l behind Quite The Man (10-11) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gd in Apr.
Turbulent Flight 100-1 (9-9) Close up, led 8th, blundered 12th, soon lost place, last of 9, well behind Bleu Pois (10-12) at Hexham 3m 1f nov stks (4) gd in Apr.
Bob Jackson (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Always behind, 7th of 9, 24l behind Still At Lunch (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs in Nov '07.
