made all, challenged 4 out, disputed briefly after 3 out, pushed along in lead approaching 2 out where left clear, ridden and kept on well
held up towards rear, ridden in rear 4 out, no impression next
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon moderate 4th, ridden into 3rd and no impression 2 out, left moderate 2nd, kept on same pace under pressure, lost 2nd close home
held up in rear, ridden into moderate 6th after 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, soon no impression leaders, 4th 2 out and left moderate 3rd, kept on same pace under pressure, lost 3rd close home
held up towards rear, ridden in rear 4 out, no impression next
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in moderate 5th and no impression before 2 out, 4th entering straight, slight mistake last, kept on run-in to 2nd close home
chased leader in 2nd, challenged 4 out, disputed briefly after 3 out, pushed along in 2nd approaching 2 out where fell
IN A NUTSHELL hasn't run since July 2012 but that's rarely a problem for one from his yard and his overall form suggests he's well handicapped so he's given the verdict. KIlcarry Bridge looked promising when beating subsequent winner Hospital here a year ago but has been chasing without much luck. Rasco has steadily improved with racing and showed real courage to hold off the odds-on Royal Captain at Downpatrick in December and there should be more to come. Sean Airgead is very well in compared to his chase rating but he couldn't take advantage at Downpatrick last time.
Kilcarry Bridge (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led, slight mistake 3rd, mistake 4th and headed, 2nd halfway, 3rd from 6th, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Theatre Mill (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs gs in Apr, 12 ran.
In A Nutshell (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 18, 5l behind First Impressions (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Jul '12.
Rasco (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Held up, moderate 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon disputed, led before 2 out, ridden last, kept on under pressure run-in, all out close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in Dec beating Royal Captain (11-4) by 1l, 6 ran.
Sean Airgead (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Towards rear, not fluent, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, moderate 7th when jumped left and mistake last, no extra, 7th of 13, 26l behind Back Off Mate (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Mar.
King Blue (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 24, 31l behind Rathvinden (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Jackofalltrades (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, some progress on outer after 4 out, no impression, 12th of 26, 36l behind Baby King (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Swantykay (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) In rear, never a factor, moderate 13th entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 46l behind Misty Lady (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jan.
Honourable Lady (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Prominent, on terms 4th, soon led, not fluent and joined 6 out, jumped slightly left 5 out, headed and not fluent 3 out, soon weakened,, 10th of 15, 46l behind Hareth (10-2) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116.
Salacious Sally (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In rear, pushed along 4 out, some modest headway from 2 out, 8th of 14, 23l behind Carpet Elegance (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Dubawi Phantom 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, no extra from before straight, 10th of 12, 41l behind Alf Wright (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 gd.
