led or disputed lead, clear with 1 rival from 3rd, headed before 3 out, soon lost place, ridden and no extra after 2 out, well behind and pulled up before last
held up in rear of mid-division, closer 3 out and went 3rd after next, led run-in, pushed out and drew clear final 150 yards
mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, closer 3 out and disputed lead after next, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner final 150 yards, 3rd and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, closer 3 out and 6th after next, left 4th at last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached after 4 out, no extra from 2 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, not fluent 3rd, moderate 8th halfway, closer 3 out, 5th after 2 out and soon ridden, no impression and left 5th at last, no extra run-in
towards rear, reminders and detached after 4 out, moderate 8th after 2 out, left 6th and hampered last, ridden and kept on one pace, never a factor
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closer before 3 out, lost place 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
whipped around and lost considerable ground at start, always trailing, well behind and pulled up after 4th
held up towards rear, never a factor, detached after 4 out, no extra from 2 out, well behind and pulled up before last
led early, prominent and disputed lead with 1 rival, clear of remainder from 3rd, led briefly 3 out, dropped to 7th after 2 out and soon no extra, weakened and eased run-in, tailed off
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer after 4 out and led briefly after next, disputed lead 2 out where slight mistake, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner final 150 yards
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer before 3 out, 4th after 2 out, still well in touch when fell last
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out and dropped towards rear, no extra from next, well behind and pulled up before last
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A poor-class handicap where the market should give some clues. Take My Hand, four-times a winner on the Flat, looks a safe place option as she kept on when headed at the last at Tramore. Hard Rain has run well over fences the last twice and was placed three times over timber earlier so has to be respected though MCGRATH FROM CLUNE could be the one to beat. He ran a bit better over 2m4f at Cork before staying on strongly when runner-up over the minimum on a return visit. Can't Stop Smiling looks to have plenty of weight for her handicap debut though she's one of the few here with scope. Presenting Lord was engaged in the 2.10 at Down Royal yesterday.
Itsalonglongroad 16-1 (11-6) Led or disputed, slight mistake 1st, headed 8th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 9th of 13, 28 3/4l behind Freddie Robdal (11-5) at Tramore 1m 7f hcp sft in Apr.
Can't Stop Smiling (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 16l behind Troubled Times (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Ballinlough Gale (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, hampered 4th and dropped towards rear, some headway in 7th 2 out, pushed along and no extra early straight, 11th of 15, 34 1/2l behind Clever Currency (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Hard Rain (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway 3 out, 3rd and ridden after next, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Joy Of Life (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
He Picked Us 10-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, mistake at 1st and 2nd, no impression, never a factor, 10th of 13, 37 3/4l behind Charlie Luciano (11-4) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
McGrath From Clune (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Rear, 19th before 5th, progress before 4 out, 4th last where not fluent, ridden and ran on to 2nd close home, nearest at finish, 2nd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Skinnider (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Run Like Fada (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Rotten Row (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Buzz Light (IRE) 125-1 (12-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened quickly 5 out, pulled up after next, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Feb.
Peace Party (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 7th at last, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Kalanisi Dubh (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Presenting Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In rear, badly hampered and unseated rider 3rd, at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Take My Hand (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leader, slight mistake at 2nd, took closer order in 2nd before 5th, led after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, headed last where not fluent, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Pidoyne (11-1) at Tramore 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Skip Mahler (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 14th after 4th, no impression before 2 out, 12th of 20, 23 1/2l behind Skinnider (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Got Grey (FR) 18-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in mid-division when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 13th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Luimneach (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Chequer Square (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 1st, no extra after 2 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Stuzzikini (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Complete Fantasy (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Emeric (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Oskar High (IRE) 80-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 11th at 5th, lost place and weakened after 3 out, 17th of 18, dist behind Little Mixup (11-6) at Limerick 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hi Ski (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch, 7th after 4th, under pressure in 6th before 2 out where not fluent, no impression run-in, 8th of 20, 11 3/4l behind Skinnider (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Forge Road (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Disputed lead early, headed after 2f, dropped to 5th and ridden entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Striking (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Apr.
