prominent, ridden last bend, soon hung left and beaten, mistake last, stayed on same pace
held up, struggling in rear 3 out, hung left and stayed on flat, no impression
held up towards rear, well beaten off last bend, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, lost place 2nd, ridden when not much room and stumbled after 3 out, weakened after next
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, ridden after 3 out, headway on outside when mistake 2 out, no impression before last
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, no impression, jumped left last, weakened flat
held up in mid-division, headway on outside before 3rd, led approaching 2 out, headed before last, no impression flat
chased leaders, going strongly and challenged before 2 out, ridden when not much room before last, switched right and unable to quicken, rallied flat, stayed on, went 3rd last stride
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, challenging when bumped before last, hung right flat, lost 2nd 75 yards out, no extra, lost 3rd last stride
mid-division, hampered and lost place after 2nd, headway after 2 out, chasing leaders last bend, not fluent last, weakened final 50 yards
held up in rear, mistake 3rd, headway on outside approaching 2 out, not much room and switched left before last, led, went left and not fluent last, stayed on, headed post
held up, mid-division when not fluent 3 out, lost place before 2 out, well behind when pulled up before last
mid-division, not fluent 5th, weakened after 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching last, stayed on well flat, went 2nd 75 yards out, led post
prominent, every chance 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on same pace flat
held up in mid-division, headway after 5th, chasing leaders 2 out, soon beaten
led, not fluent 4th or 5th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division, headway when mistake 4th, chasing leaders 2 out, ridden and switched right before last, no impression, stayed on one pace
tracked leaders, not fluent and lost place 2nd, reminder after 5th, effort before 2 out, unable to quicken before last, stayed on same pace flat
held up towards rear on inside, switched right and some headway approaching last, no impression but did edge left and keep on flat
Epatante has won both races in the UK in a hack canter and could be anything. She should be at home in this company and rates a threat to all. Willie Mullins has won all three previous renewals and is responsible for seven of the 22 runners this year. Ruby Walsh rode two of those winners and partners My Sister Sarah, though she had to be ridden out to land an ordinary contest at Fairyhouse on New Year’s Day and may not be suited by a further drop in distance. Sancta Simona looks to have stronger claims having finished second in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown last time having won at Gowran and Down Royal before that. Black Tears could be interesting at a price as her win in a Fairyhouse maiden will have boosted her confidence and she has been generally progressive. Sinoria looks a really nice type and has won her last two, including a Listed contest, while Queenohearts has an engine and the ground to suit but her jumping will need to improve if she’s to stay in contention over this trip. POSH TRISH also has a maximum penalty but is still better off at the weights than when beaten by Lust For Glory at Newbury in the autumn, her only defeat so far over timber. She later turned that form on its head on softer going at Newbury and its hard to see her finishing out of the frame here.
Posh Trish (IRE) 4-6fav (11-7) Made all, hit 4th, 2 lengths ahead after 2 out, ridden out, unchallenged, won at Taunton 2m lst (1) gs in Dec beating Indefatigable (11-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
Queenohearts (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Held up in last pair, closer on inside after 3rd, led approaching 2 out, hit last and narrowly headed, rallied gamely under pressure to lead again final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Sandown 2m 4f (1) sft in Feb beating Danse Idol (11-2) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Sancta Simona (FR) 5-2 (11-3) Raced in 4th, closed up travelling smoothly and not much room briefly after 2 out, led approaching last, quickly headed, no extra and one pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Aramon (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Sinoria (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, took keen hold, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and headed before last, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong. stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m lst (1) gd in Feb beating Chosen Mate (11-9) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Awayinthewest (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon short of room on outer and hampered, dropped to rear and eased entering straight, last of 14, dist behind Eight And Bob (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Court Maid (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outer, pushed along briefly at 2nd, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened, 10th of 14, 30 1/4l behind Sassy Diva (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Lust For Glory (IRE) 1-8fav (11-5) In touch, led before 2 out, easily, won at Newcastle 2m (4) gs in Feb beating Mega Double (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Presidente Line (FR) 2-1 (11-10) Tracked leading pair, pushed along and went 2nd before 2 out, 1/2 length down last, ridden and stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Duhallow Gesture (11-0) at Taunton 2m (3) sft in Feb.
Tintangle (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders disputing 4th, pushed along in 5th 3 out, close enough but under pressure in 5th when fell 2 out, at Punchestown 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
Allez Dance (FR) 2-1fav (10-10) Prominent and pressed leaders, narrow lead 3 out, asserted before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb beating Galilean (11-11) by 2 3/4l, 18 ran.
Black Tears 8-13fav (11-6) Disputed lead early, headed at 3rd, improved to dispute lead again 3 out, led 2 out and soon went clear, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Feb beating Little Light (10-12) by 5 1/2l, 14 ran.
Buildmeupbuttercup 9-4fav (10-7) Towards rear in 5th, some headway in moderate 4th before 3 out where slight mistake, soon no impression, 5th and slight mistake last, one pace, 5th of 6, 30l behind Felix Desjy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m (1) gd in Jan.
Concertista (FR) (9-3) 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Sarigan (9-4) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Dame du Soir (FR) 9-2 (11-5) Led until 1st, chased leader, led again after 5th, mistake and headed 3 out, chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 6th of 8, 31 3/4l behind The Cull Bank (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) sft in Feb.
Diamond Gait 5-6fav (11-5) Made all, shaken up 2 out, clear flat, ridden, won at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Jan beating Lunar Jet (11-5) by 5l, 7 ran.
Eglantine Du Seuil (FR) 5-2 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, on terms 3 out, pushed along in 2nd before 2 out where slightly hampered and dropped to 3rd, switched left before last where not fluent, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Triplicate (11-5) at Listowel 2m sft in Sep.
Elfile (FR) 11-4 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th before 6th, pushed along to go 2nd straight, on terms run-in, stayed on well to just prevail at the finish, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Jan beating Black Tears (11-4) by shd, 10 ran.
Elusive Belle (IRE) 4-7fav (11-1) Raced keenly, headway tracking leaders when hit 2nd, led before hit 3 out, headed next, no impression when mistake last, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Reserve Tank (11-2) at Sandown 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Emily Moon (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Made all, 4 lengths lead halfway, not fluent 4 out, increased advantage early straight and stayed on strongly from 2 out, very easily, won at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb beating Debuchet (11-12) by 14l, 25 ran.
Epatante (FR) 1-6fav (11-4) Held up in touch, pulled hard, went 2nd 5th, led after 3 out, hard held, won at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Feb beating Makety (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Indefatigable (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, hit 2nd, led on long run before 3 out, ridden headed last, rallied near finish but always held, 2nd of 6, nk behind Lady Buttons (11-4) at Doncaster 2m 1f (1) gd in Jan.
My Sister Sarah (IRE) 4-7fav (11-4) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd early, improved into 2nd at halfway, headway to lead 2 out, soon ridden clear, reduced advantage after last, soon strongly pressed, kept on well close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f gd in Jan beating Western Victory (11-6) by 1l, 5 ran.
