mid-division, went 6th before 3 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd from before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
led, strongly pressed after 3 out, headed next, soon no extra under pressure
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, smooth headway to lead after 2 out, strongly pressed and joined before last, headed under pressure early run-in, kept on and short of room close home
prominent, 2nd halfway, led briefly 2 out, headed approaching straight and soon no extra, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 7th after 2 out, soon no impression, moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace
never better than mid-division
mid-division best, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, led early run-in, edged right and kept on under pressure
prominent early, weakened after 4th, behind when unseated rider 5th
mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
always towards rear
mid-division best, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden to go 3rd entering straight, soon no extra, kept on one pace
Willie Mullins has another strong contender here in Popcorn, a comfortable Clonmel bumper winner in December and making his hurdling debut here. A late arrival to the game, the French-bred has all the attributes to make a hurdler and is certain to have been well schooled. Princess Gaia ran well enough in a Fairyhouse bumper late last month to suggest she can do well over timber but it's TOFINO BAY who gets the vote. Dessie Hughes' charge, a winner between the flags at Maralin, beat a huge field to land a bumper at Fairyhouse in 2009 and was returning from a long break when catching the eye over hurdles behind Cottresbooley at Leopardstown in December. With that under his belt, he can make the experience count here.
Alderwood (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 35l behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Billybuster (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Prominent, 3rd after halfway, ridden and weakened from 6f out, 8th of 12, well behind Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Clonmel 2m N H flat gd in Jun.
Bobs Way (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Prominent, 2nd halfway, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase, 18 ran.
Dinnie O (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 16th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Highdownhill (NZ) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, no impression in moderate 12th before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 29l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
King Lir (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Sn clr, red adv 4th, hmprd by loose horse & pu 5th, in a race won by West Cork Flash (12-0) at Tralee 3m ire ptp sft in Jan, 17 ran.
Lusmtoto (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear, unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Make Mine Magic (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 14th of 21, 30l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Popcorn (FR) 6-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, close 3rd on inner 4f out, 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Dec beating Jammia (12-0) by 3l, 9 ran.
Rubert (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Pr, lft ld 6out, hdd 2out, rdn & ko, 4th of 15, 24l behind Royal Chukka (12-0) at The Pigeons 3m ire ptp in Mar '09.
Se Beag (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Towards rear, kept on in straight without threatening, 10th of 28, 36l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Somatic (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, 7th 2 out, soon no extra and weakened run-in, 8th of 28, 34l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
The Burrow Vision (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, 4th approaching halfway, dropped to mid-division 5 out, fell 3 out, in a race won by Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in Jan, 21 ran.
Tofino Bay (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Mid-division, hampered 2nd, moderate 7th 3 out, stayed on from before last to go 4th close home, 4th of 17, 17l behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Corballis Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, weakened from 7f out, soon no extra, completely tailed off, last of 24, well behind Definite Deploy (10-8) at Punchestown 2m mdn nhf fm in May '08.
Flemenscall (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 5 out, moderate 7th 4 out, soon no impression, 7th of 18, well behind Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Gorgeous Abby (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, 10th 4 out, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 38l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Monalynx (IRE) Amilynx mare out of Go Franky.
My St Clair (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Led, headed before 2nd, lost place halfway and mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Bayross (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (4-6yo) hvy in Jan.
Perfectly Composed (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Never better than mid-division, 15th of 28, 49l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Princess Gaia (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tusa Eire (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Pullupursocks (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 11th of 16, 41l behind Catcherinscratcher (11-2) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) sft in Nov.
Monart Lantern (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear, ridden ino moderate 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 24l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Offaly Allstar 14-1 (11-10) Led, clear from 4th until reduced advantage approaching 4 out, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, 13th of 28, 46l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Vindsval (FR) 11-2 (12-0) Prominent, 4th 6f out, no extra from before straight, 7th of 16, 25l behind Sword Of Destiny (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m nhf hvy in Nov.
