always towards rear, weakened before 3 out
always towards rear, weakened before 3 out
always towards rear, weakened before 3 out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, every chance approaching last, disputed 2nd and kept on same pace run-in, lost 2nd close home
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no extra before 2 out
rear of mid-division, progress into 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, improved to dispute after 6th, ridden and weakened 4 out
disputed early, chased leader from 2nd, dropped to mid-division before halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakening when brought down before straight
mid-division, progress to chase leaders before 5th, 5th halfway, saddled slipped and rider lost irons before 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up
always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression 3 out
mid-division, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 10th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace and disputed 2nd run-in, lost 2nd and dropped to 4th close home
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division best, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakening when slipped up before straight
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, closer in 3rd 2 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in
held up towards rear, ridden into 11th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
A tricky puzzle for punters to solve though the veteran Tidy Zag won so convincingly at Limerick that he should make a bold bid to defy a 7lb rise. Broughtons Star has yet to win over hurdles and has failed to complete in three of his last five but would have to be a threat if getting round in one piece. KING BLUE (NAP) has bounced back to form and produced solid efforts at Cork and Tramore in the past few weeks. He was also in very good form at this time a year ago so he can get back to winning ways. The four-year-old Aa Bee See had no problem seeing off older horses at Fairyhouse though a 16lb rise gives him a much tougher task. Cahirconree didn't run very well over this trip at Gowran after a narrow defeat over the minimum at Naas.
Rosie Alice (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, went moderate 7th after 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Adreamstillalive (10-1) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Mar.
War Of The Pennys (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Rear, 10th at 6th, headway to 7th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on run-in, never nearer, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ned's Island (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Definite Soldier (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden from 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Little Mitch (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
William B (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Prominent and progress to lead 3rd, pushed along and headed after 3 out, slight mistake next and soon lost place, towards rear and hampered approaching straight, no extra, last of 12, dist behind Exactoris (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Cahirconree (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, dist behind Donegal Tuesday (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mill Quest (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Chased leader, disputed briefly 6th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Donegal Tuesday (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Prince Kup (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Impeded 1st, 8th from 6th, no danger when hit 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 14, dist behind Goulane Davina (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 1f hvy in Feb.
Tidy Zag (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Prominent and disputed early, tracked leader, progress to lead 5th, not fluent 2 out, soon asserted and stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Mar beating Lets High Five It (11-9) by 8 1/2l, 10 ran.
Tabhachtach (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leaders early, slight mistakes 2nd, 3rd and 4th, soon mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 11th of 15, dist behind Donegal Tuesday (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Fairy Court (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Chased leader, mistake 5th, moderate 2nd halfway, closer before straight, ridden and no extra before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Nov.
Tunnel Creek 66-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached approaching straight, no extra, eased from 2f out, last of 14, 28 3/4l behind Song Of Love (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Broughtons Star 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear, mistake at 1st, soon rear of mid-division, 9th at 8th, headway to 6th after 3 out, closed on leaders 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, soon 3rd, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2l behind Ned's Island (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Delayed Eloquence (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up, 14th from 5th, closed on inner approaching straight, chased leaders and mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 5th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Theo (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Nov.
Small World (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 7th at 6th, soon lost place, no impression and mistake 2 out, no extra, 7th of 18, 34 1/4l behind Blood Crazed Tiger (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn gd in Oct.
So Sorry Sarah (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-4) Held up, 7th early, moderate 6th at 6th, closer order from before 8th, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Stay With It (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Simply Gooch (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders when fell 1st, at Limerick 2m 4f sft in Apr.
Tethra (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up, 7th from 4th, went 4th travelling smoothly into straight, kept on same pace under pressure from last, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Jefferson Davis (10-10) at Wexford 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Just Call Me (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before 2 out, 10th of 14, 35 3/4l behind Hareth (10-10) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Apr.
King Blue (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Rear, 9th at 6th, 7th at 8th, travelled well into 4th 2 out, progress to 2nd before last where strongly challenged leader, kept on run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Ned's Island (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Aa Bee See 14-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, progress into mid-division before 3 out, 6th travelling well entering straight, ridden in 5th 2 out, stayed on to challenge before last, disputed last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Glasson Lad (10-11) by 5 1/2l, 18 ran.
Derrygereen Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Soon towards rear, some progress into 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, 7th of 13, 34 1/2l behind Rathnure Rebel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Platinum Empress (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 16, 21 1/4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, a little keen, slight mistake 5th, soon raced in 3rd, not fluent 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Icelip (10-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Apr.
