raced in 4th early, 3rd from 6th, closed before 3 out, pushed along before next where slight mistake, weakened from before straight
soon towards rear, pushed along from 3rd, no impression 2 out, impeded at last, one pace
unruly after false start, raced in 14th early, closed approaching 3 out, no impression when impeded at last, one pace
soon raced in 6th, disputed 2nd before straight, soon chased leader, kept on same pace run-in
soon disputed lead, headed before 4th, still prominent when slight mistake 2 out, disputed 2nd before straight, lost place and no impression from before last
raced in 11th and took keen hold early, hampered 6th, no impression from 3 out, soon weakened
raced in 13th early, pushed along to chase leaders on outer before straight, kept on same pace
held up, raced in 15th early, some headway and not fluent 6th, pushed along to chase leaders straight, kept on same pace
raced in 9th early, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression
raced in 10th early, fell 6th
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, impeded at last
towards rear, no impression from 2 out, slightly impeded at last
raced in 3rd early, 5th from 6th and pushed along, no extra straight
soon disputed lead, led before 4th, attempted to assert before straight, kept on well and pressed run-in, headed on line
raced in 5th early, 7th from 6th, no impression straight, impeded at last, one pace
held up, closed up on outer 2 out, no impression when impeded at last, one pace
raced in 7th early, 4th from 6th, pushed along before straight, soon weakened
raced in 8th early, 5th before straight, pushed along and one pace approaching last
held up, raced in 16th early, hampered 6th, headway on inner before straight, went 3rd from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead on line
held up, closed approaching 3 out, no impression in 9th when fell last
held up, 17th early, pushed along 2 out, soon no impression, impeded at last
raced in 9th early, 6th before straight, pushed along and one pace approaching last
towards rear, hampered 6th, no impression from 3 out, some headway when impeded at last, kept on
soon towards rear, slightly impeded 6th, no impression straight
held up, raced in 18th early, no impression straight, slight mistake last
FRIDAYNIGHTLIGHTS was first reserve in the opener yesterday where he would have had a good chance of completing a hat-trick with a 6lb penalty for his victory at Kilbeggan. In the expectation of him turning up here he gets the vote. Bakers Street caught the eye behind the selection earlier at Fairyhouse and has a big pull in the weights so has to be respected. The four-year-old Soir De Chantenay hasn't won since arriving from France but is slowly getting there and could go well though the owner's Stamp Your Feet won a very tough handicap at Haydock and is preferred by Mark Walsh. Le Vagabond was in fine form around this time last year and a couple of recent runs on the Flat will have put him spot-on while Old Castletown has reverted to hurdling on a much lower mark than over fences. With connections in outstanding form, Bobabout may attract attention after a spin on the Flat on Friday.
Giantofaman (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, weakening when hampered 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 18, dist behind Beat That (11-4) at Aintree 3m (1) gs in Apr.
Bull Ride (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Prominent early, slight mistake 4th, reminder in mid-division after next, ridden towards rear before 4 out, moderate 8th entering straight, under pressure and kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 25 3/4l behind Notwhatiam (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Lilshane (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) A little keen, 5th from 6th, no impression straight, not fluent 3 out and eased, pulled up before 2 out, at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Pinkie Brown (FR) 66-1 (10-5) Always behind, struggling 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Mar.
Valgor Du Ronceray (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 5th, weakened from 3 out, 9th of 15, dist behind Minella Till Dawn (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Le Vagabond (FR) 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Stamp Your Feet (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well to lead run-in, held on towards finish, won at Haydock 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Limited Reserve (10-5) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Highland Fling (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division, short of room and hampered entering straight, soon lost place, ridden towards rear 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 11th of 22, 14l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Coolfighter (GER) 28-1 (11-8) Settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 18th of 22, 30 1/2l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Orchard Road (USA) 14-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved on inner to lead and dispute entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon slipped up, at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Apr.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear, 10th 4 out, ridden entering straight, kept on without threatening from last, 5th of 14, 8l behind Little Mitch (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
Buyer Beware (IRE) 100-1 (9-1) Raced wide in rear, never near leaders, 9th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Be Perfect (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Next Bend (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Held up, 16th from 6th, no impression straight, 12th of 19, 32 1/4l behind Conduct Yourself (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Runyon Rattler (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place after 3 out, ridden in rear entering straight, kept on one pace from before last, 7th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Camlann (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Soir De Chantenay (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, led before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Hareth (10-10) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Fruits Of Glory (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Towards rear for most, ridden 4 out, no impression in 7th 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 32 1/2l behind Realt Mor (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
The Last Marju (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Light That (8-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Weightfordave (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, not fluent 3rd, went moderate 2nd entering straight, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no impression, 5th of 15, 32 1/2l behind Yaha Fizz (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Bobabout (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Raced 4th, progress to 3rd under 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Pirolo (8-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Soon raced in 8th, pushed along and headway straight, moderate 7th 1f out and no impression, one pace, 7th of 11, 16 3/4l behind Roconga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Bakers Street 50-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2 out, stayed on in 5th last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 22, 5l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ceide Fields 14-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Conright Boy (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Old Castletown (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) In rear, not fluent at 1st, 14th after 5th, 12th after 3 out, good headway to 6th 2 out, ridden after last, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 10l behind Sir Scorpion (10-13) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Sweet Company (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, progress under 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Lleyton (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 28, dist behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Fridaynightlights (IRE) 11-8fav (11-8) Mid-division and 8th halfway, headway into 6th from 3 out and ridden in 5th after next, good progress to lead before last and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr beating My Betty (11-3) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
British Art 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 3 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 14, 25 1/4l behind Fridaynightlights (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Marienstar (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 3 out, no extra in 5th when fell last, at Thurles 2m 7f hcp sft in Mar.
