mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no impression
prominent, blundered badly at 2nd and pulled up before next
mid-division, 9th 4 out, headway after next, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd at last, no extra run-in
mid-division on inner, mistake 5th, progress next, closer in 3rd 4 out, behind leaders when fell next
tracked leaders, led from 6th, ridden after 3 out headed 2 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, close enough when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 4 out, went 2nd entering straight, led 2 out and soon ridden, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, closer 10th 4 out, headway into 4th and ridden 2 out, went 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, ridden and some progress from 3 out, 6th entering straight, no impression
rear of mid-division, closer 8th 4 out, badly hampered next, ridden in 10th 2 out, not recover
towards rear, in touch in rear when badly hampered and unseated rider 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, weakened
led, headed 6th, ridden next, soon weakened quickly
mid-division, pushed along at 7th, ridden in 8th before 2 out, kept on without threatening from last
prominent, dropped to 6th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before last
NED BUNTLINE finished fourth in this a year ago and only had one subsequent run before starting favourite for the Grand Annual at Cheltenham where he occupied the same position. He unseated A P McCoy at Aintree on his latest start but is taken to make amends. Dick Dundee wasn't too far behind him at Cheltenham, though looks held, while Jacksonslady was left clear at the last at Naas and has more to do. Usa is a progressive novice who won well at Tipperary a couple of weeks ago - his first start since September - and he'll go well if the going remains good. Upazo beat what looked a potentially decent field in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse and wouldn't have been thrust into this grade unless thought capable of a big run but It's All An Act has only had two runs over fences and is too far out of the handicap to consider, despite his obvious potential.
Mount Colah (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, blundered 7th, hampered 4 out, well beaten next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Next Sensation (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar, 20 ran.
Grey Gold (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Tracked leading trio, blundered 8th, weakened 4 out, went modest 4th run-in, 4th of 6, 23l behind Another Flutter (9-8) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs.
Ned Buntline 8-1 (11-1) Held up rear of mid-division, headway when fell 4 out, in a race won by Surf And Turf (10-5) at Aintree 2m hcp chs G3 (1) gs, 17 ran.
Ludo Et Emergo (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, led after 6th, disputed lead after 3 out, close 2nd 2 out, ridden to challenge at last, kept on best to lead close home, won at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Mar beating Page Turner (11-3) by 1l, 7 ran.
One Term (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Led until not fluent and headed 2 out, chased leader, ridden and closed as leader idled last, led run-in, ran on well, won at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd beating Freckle Face (11-4) by 4l, 7 ran.
Dick Dundee 100-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, hit 5th and 10th, went 2nd before 2 out until last, weakened flat, 6th of 20, 12l behind Next Sensation (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) In touch in rear, improved to get on terms 2 out, left clear last, stayed on well, won at Naas 2m chs sft in Feb beating Is Herself About (11-0) by 12l, 4 ran.
Upazo (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon progress into 3rd, ridden to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chs sft beating Edeymi (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
Bold Henry 25-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, some headway before 3 out, no impression, well beaten before 2 out, 14th of 20, well behind Next Sensation (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar.
Pires 16-1 (10-10) Towards rear, closer order from before 7th, 8th into straight, soon no impression, no extra and eased run-in,, 12th of 14, 32l behind Sir Scorpion (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Fosters Cross (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Held up 5th, 6th after 4th, struggling after 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Ludo Et Emergo (11-4) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Mar.
Usa (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Held up behind leaders, good jump on inner to get on terms 4 out, travelling smoothly and led from next, clear from after 2 out, stayed on well, easily,, won at Tipperary 2m 1f nov chs 0-123 gd beating Down Ace (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 4 ran.
Enjoy Responsibly (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Prominent, went 2nd 6th, challenged 4 out, one pace last, 5th of 17, 10l behind Surf And Turf (10-5) at Aintree 2m hcp chs G3 (1) gs.
Is Herself About (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 6th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, slight mistake next, no impression before last, 5th of 11, 27l behind Toon River (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcap ch sft in Mar.
Treat Yourself (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Tracked leader in 3rd on outer, 4th and pushed along after 3 out, weakened to 5th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 7, 37l behind Ludo Et Emergo (11-4) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Mar.
Kates Benefit (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, jumped left at 1st, 3rd at 7th where slightly slow, soon 2nd again, dropped to last and no impression from 2 out where slightly slow, left 3rd from last, 3rd of 4, 32l behind Jacksonslady (11-0) at Naas 2m chs sft in Feb.
Blacklough (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Held up, 12th early, 10th from 7th, moderate 11th before straight, no extra, 11th of 15, 47l behind Page Turner (10-5) at Limerick 2m 3f hcap ch in Dec.
It's All An Act (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, closer and pushed along approaching 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Smiler (10-12) at Galway 2m hcp hdl gd in Oct.
