tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, 6th and ridden approaching last, kept on one pace
towards rear, some headway when mistake 4 out, 7th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and went 5th before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, led briefly 4 out, pushed along and led again before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last where slight mistake, no extra run-in
rear of mid division, closer on inner halfway, left 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, ridden and no extra after 2 out
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and headed before next, ridden and close 4th before last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistake 2nd, rear of mid-division when bad mistake 10th, slight mistake next and towards rear, no threat after 4 out
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, soon ridden and no extra before 2 out
mid division, pushed along and rear of mid-division on outer after 10th, closer 4 out, 6th before 2 out, headway and switched left before last, led early run-in, kept on well
soon led, jumped right 9th and 10th, headed 4 out where mistake and unseated rider
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden and headway to lead after next, headed early run-in, no impression on winner
always rear, pecked slightly 1st, detached before 5 out and no threat from 3 out, never a factor
SIR BOB (NAP) has had 22 career starts and never raced on anything but testing ground including his impressive victory on heavy going over hurdles at Cork. He's now 15lb lower back over timber and though some rain would aid his cause further he looks the one to beat. Clarabello has never won and was beaten 23 lengths into third at Clonmel when Clonguile Way finished just in front of him. Roped In has shown ability over timber without winning and makes her debut over fences while dual hurdles winner Rock Of Tuskar should be better for his chasing debut at Cork.
Shanavoun Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Led, headed 11th, 4th and pushed along early straight, 7th and no impression after 2 out, no extra, 7th of 12, 19 1/4l behind Echoes Of Family (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Brideswell Lad (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 8th of 20, 36 3/4l behind Gain De Cause (11-13) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Carnet De Stage (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) In touch, 7th after 6th, no impression in 6th before 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 14, 34 3/4l behind Emancipator (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Touch Of Oscar (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 4th, led from 7th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened, 8th of 14, 25 3/4l behind Sweet Will (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Avec Espoir 22-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, fell 5th, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Secret Cargo (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, dropped towards rear before 4 out, no extra, 14th of 17, dist behind I'll Be That Lady (10-12) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Rock Of Tuskar (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression and bad mistake 5 out, no danger after, 7th of 14, 37 1/4l behind Grand Paradis (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hvy in Apr.
Clarabello (FR) 15-2 (11-4) In touch, improved to 3rd after 6th, mistake in 4th at 9th, mistake 4 out, niggled along in 4th after 3 out, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace in moderate 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 23l behind Emancipator (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Clonguile Way (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 14th, slight mistake 8 out, some headway after next and left 6th 4 out, pushed along after next, 5th when fell 2 out, at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Presenting Meghan (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear before 6th where slightly hampered, 12th after 7th, no impression before 2 out, kept on before last, never on terms, 6th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Clonmoyle (11-5) at Tramore 2m 6f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Roped In (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Prominent, led before 5th, pushed along and headed approaching straight, dropped to 4th 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened, 6th of 20, 26 1/2l behind Direct Image (11-2) at Tipperary 3m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Steps Match (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, slight mistake 4th, mistakes 5th and 7th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 10, dist behind Baptism Of Fire (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Sir Bob (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Led and disputed, headed after 3rd, close up and disputed again from before 7th, led 6 out, pressed 3 out, ridden clear before last, eased run-in, won at Cork 3m hcp hvy in Apr beating Martha Divine (12-0) by 10l, 15 ran.
Mamaslittlestar (IRE) 40-1 (10-4) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, led 11th, headed 3 out, 3rd and ridden next, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Echoes Of Family (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Sidetracked 25-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 6th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 11, 27 3/4l behind Fox Watch (11-11) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Apr.
Presenting Cody (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Ld, sl mstk 7th, 4l adv 1/2way, sl adv 3out, rdn bef 2out & hdd, wknd appr str, no ex from bef last, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Buzzard Trix (12-2) at Castletown-Geoghegan 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
