always towards rear, mistake at 3rd, no impression from 4 out
disputed lead, led from 4th, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed at last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
towards rear, headway from 5 out, went 4th after 3 out, ridden in 4th and left 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, bad mistake at 1st, ridden 10th, slight mistake 12th, behind and pulled up after 3 out
disputed lead, headed and raced in 2nd from 4th, pushed along and strongly pressed leader 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well run-in
in rear, last and slight mistake at 9th, no impression from 4 out, left remote 5th 2 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 9th, improved into close 3rd with every chance when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, slight mistakes 5th and 11th, ridden in 6th 4 out, no impression
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 5th before 2 out, left 4th 2 out, no impression
Thisonesforollie has won over hurdles around here and though disappointing when favourite on her second start over fences at Downpatrick she should be capable of better. She finished around 3l behind Demi Plie over timber at Fairyhouse in November but was conceding 7lb and they meet off levels here. MEGALOMANIAC is an improver making his chasing debut. He made all and stayed on strongly in a Clonmel handicap a couple of weeks ago and can make a successful debut over the bigger obstacles. Song Of The Sky was beaten a short-head on his chasing debut over 2m at Wexford and would have an outstanding chance if the going eases as he's better with plenty of give.
Fintown Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, mistake 3rd and slight mistake 4th, no impression 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Knock On Steel (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leader, led 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, 4th before last, left 3rd and mistake last, 3rd of 9, 22 1/2l behind Cooldine Bog (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Licklighter (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Ran loose before start, towards rear, 11th from halfway, ridden in closer 8th from 2 out and staying on in 6th when badly hampered last, soon no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Put The Kettle On (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f Yielding in May.
Love The Well (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, 14th at 5th, no impression, detached and weakened before 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Megalomaniac 9-2 (10-8) Made all, jumped slightly left, clear early, reduced advantage and slight mistake 4th, mistake 4 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating The Big Lense (11-10) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
The Artful Roger (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge approaching 2 out, ridden and led briefly before last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Tomgarrow (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in May.
Demi Plie (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Soon prominent, on terms before 4th and clear of remainder, led from 5th, joined from 2 out, soon headed and no extra straight, 6th of 15, 36l behind Try Again (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Song Of The Sky 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, pecked 1st, effort straight, kept on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Commandant (11-12) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Apr.
Thisonesforollie (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Disputed lead early, prominent, slight mistake 5th, on terms before 6th, slight mistake 7th and headed, no extra and one pace from before last, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Pat's Pearl (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in May.
