soon tracked leaders, 5th early, on terms 2 out, led straight, pressed and still just in front at last, headed and kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, 13th early, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, 8th early, closer in 3rd before straight, soon challenged on inner, led run-in, stayed on well
soon mid-division, 11th early, not fluent 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
towards rear, slightly slow 2nd, no extra from before 3 out
soon mid-division, 12th early, improved to chase leaders when not fluent 2 out, kept on well without threatening run-in
soon mid-division, 10th early, slightly slow 4th, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, 7th early, on terms 3 out, still disputed lead before straight, soon headed and no impression, one pace
held up, slight mistake 5th, soon pushed along, behind 6th and slow, completely tailed off
soon mid-division, 14th early, some headway when not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, kept on well without threatening run-in
towards rear, no impression and kept on from 2 out
soon prominent, 4th early, a little keen, on terms 6th, headed and 4th before straight, soon no impression, slight mistake last, kept on same pace
held up, slight mistake 5th, no impression from before 2 out
soon towards rear, no danger and behind 6th
chased leaders, 6th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
tracked leaders, 3rd early, jumped slightly left 4th, not fluent next, on terms 6th, headed from before next, soon weakened, completely tailed off
held up, slightly slow 4th, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
close up, not fluent 1st, led when not fluent 2nd, joined 6th, soon headed, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, 9th early, on terms 6th, headed soon after 3 out, no extra from before straight, fell last
led early, soon raced in 2nd, lost place and no impression from 2 out
Investmentsuccess has a penalty for his bumper victory and can improve over hurdles as he didn't jump well when runner-up on heavy ground at Cork. MERRY WESTERNER has one poor run over hurdles behind him but he's made progress subsequently in bumpers and won impressively at Limerick so he's handed the vote in an open contest. Some Article started his career with a bumper success on this track but hasn't done as well as expected over hurdles but Kayf Hampshire, another who made a successful bumper debut, looks the type to do well over timber. Troll D'Oudairies has had plenty of experience and ran his best race for a while at Naas last month while Getting Late was putting in some good late work at Thurles and will improve.
Investmentsuccess (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Led, inclined to jump slightly left, not fluent 4th, headed 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Vent De La Cote (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Merry Westerner (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Towards rear, 8th approaching halfway, went 4th into straight, 2nd over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Dec beating Shrewdoperator (11-11) by 9l, 10 ran.
Some Article (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, 11th of 12, 39l behind A Grey Matter (11-0) at Naas 2m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Kayf Hampshire (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 9th of 20, 10l behind Avispa (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat lst (1) gs in Apr.
Carraroe Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up, moderate 16th early, slight mistake 3 out, no danger approaching straight, 11th of 18, 50l behind Phil's Magic (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft.
Conright Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden 5f out, no impression in 9th over 3f out, weakened and tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f NH flat hvy in Dec.
Emmas Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division early and took keen hold, headway into 3rd halfway, ridden 5f out, soon weakened quickly, last of 11, well behind Turcagua (11-11) at Navan 2m NH flat in Dec.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 25, well behind Rathpatrick (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Mr Picotee (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress to challenge 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and challenged under 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Fearachain (11-7) at Listowel 2m NH flat gd in Sep.
Ourcadio (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Geraldine's Girl.
Rebel Turn (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up, 15th from 4th, no danger and kept on from before straight,, 5th of 18, 28l behind Totally Dominant (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
See Me Here (USA) 25-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division best, no impression from 4 out, 11th of 19, well behind Cliff House (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Troll D'Oudairies (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, 5th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, went 4th before last, no extra, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind High Expectations (10-7) at Naas 2m cond hcap hdle sft in Jan.
Cast No Shadow (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Mid-division, not fluent 5th, no extra after next, weakened, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Knockraha Pylon (10-8) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Easter Spirit (IRE) 80-1 (11-5) Held up, moderate 15th early, slight mistake 3rd, no danger approaching straight, 12th of 18, well behind Phil's Magic (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft.
Getting Late (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on to go 4th close home, 4th of 18, 7l behind Knockraha Pylon (10-8) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Karlidi (USA) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, dropped towards rear before 3 out where mistake, ridden and weakened, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Rae's Creek (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl in Jul.
Nuff Sed (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, took keen hold, 5th at 5th, not fluent 6th, mistake 3 out, soon no extra, 9th of 12, well behind Fine Theatre (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Jan.
Fierna (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 6th, soon no danger, 16th of 22, well behind Mount Corkish Girl (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mares mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Pearl Heart (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Fourstargale.
Silver Serenade (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, trailing next, completely tailed off, 15th of 19, well behind Missyspet (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Flammetta 100-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th after 3rd, dropped to rear into straight, pulled up before 3 out,, in a race won by Rogue Trader (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Accordion Twilight (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear throughout, never a factor, 12th of 16, 41l behind Aengus (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Patriots Vision (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 4th before straight, soon no extra in 5th and bad mistake 2 out, 6th of 10, 30l behind Goodtime Boy (11-0) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec '12.
