mid-division, headway after 7th, challenged 2 out, led approaching last, quickened clear flat, ran on strongly
led, soon clear, headed and weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway after 7th, challenged 2 out, not quicken and switched right before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, well beaten approaching 3 out
held up in rear, mistake 3rd, well beaten approaching 3 out
disputed 2nd behind clear leader, mistake 7th, soon led, headed after 3 out, weakened after next
held up in rear, ridden after 7th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
in touch in main group, hit 6th, challenged after 3 out until approaching last, no extra flat
held up towards rear, struggling approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on passed beaten horses closing stages, never dangerous
in touch in main group, mistake 4th, not fluent 7th or 3 out, weakened after 2 out
in touch in main group, challenged 7th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, not pace of winner
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, close up when mistake 2 out, soon not quicken, stayed on same pace
disputed 2nd behind clear leader until 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, mistake 5th, hit next, soon ridden, weakened next, tailed off
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway on outside after 7th, jumped right 3 out, weakened and went right next, blundered last
held up in rear, blundered 1st, headway approaching 3 out, pushed along and weakened before next
Jonjo O'Neill's French import Sway has fallen in each of her last two starts and she has claims if her jumping holds up but this is likely to lie between VOLER LA VEDETTE and Quevega with preference for the former. Colm Murphy's mare showed decent form as a novice last season but has improved this term with wins at Puchestown, Down Royal and Leopardstown, earning a rating of 161 and she will be hard to beat on ideal ground conditions. Nicky Henderson's Stravinsky Dance has been well held in her last two starts and is hard to recommend, while Jessica Harrington's Zarinava has a lot more to do than when successful at Doncaster last time. Stable companion No One Tells Me is held by the selection on running at Leopardstown and of more interest may be Emma Lavelle's Easter Legend, who looks to be going the right way. The Willie Mullins-trained Quevega won this event 12 months ago and has every chance if able to reproduce the same level of form today but she disappointed in France when last seen in April and lack of a recent run is a concern so a safer option looks to be Voler La Vedette.
Quevega (FR) (9-13) 9th of 16, 26l behind Portal's Toy (10-3) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 5f hdl hvy in May.
Stravinsky Dance 28-1 (10-6) In touch, pushed along after 4 out, hung left and weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 20th of 23, well behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Voler La Vedette (IRE) 1-3fav (11-9) Tracked leaders in 5th, progress on outer after 3 out, 3rd travelling 2 out, led approaching last, driven clear run-in, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mrs hdl (listed) (4yo+) in Dec beating No One Tells Me (11-5) by 2l, 11 ran.
Zarinava (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, led towards finish, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb beating My Petra (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Argento Luna 16-1 (11-3) Held up, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 8th of 12, 17l behind Zarinava (11-0) at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb.
No One Tells Me 7-2 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, 5th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 11l behind Smoking Aces (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl sft in Feb.
Alasi 8-1 (11-6) Prominent, chased leader approaching 3 out, soon weakened, left poor 3rd 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 20l behind Troubletimestwo (10-1) at Doncaster 2m cond nov hdl 4yo+ (4) gd.
Amber Brook (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) With leader, quickly weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Zarinava (11-0) at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb.
Arctic Magic (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, steady headway to chased leaders 6th, challenged 2 out, led well before last, headed last, rallied gamely under pressure to lead again towards finish, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (2) sft in Jan beating Aather (10-5) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Aura About You (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 6th of 14, 6l behind Voler La Vedette (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 2f hdl G3 sft in May.
Carole's Legacy 15-8fav (11-10) Tracked leader, led 3 out, driven out, won at Ffos Las 3m mrs nov chs (5yo+) (4) gs in Jan beating Cool Friend (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Easter Legend 4-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on to go 2nd last, held flat, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Sweetheart (11-0) at Ascot 3m hdl G2 (1) sft in Jan.
Here Comes Sally (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden and weakened 2 out, 18th of 20, 20l behind Tarkari (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Just Beware 20-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, chased clear winner after 3 out, about 8 lengths down last, hung left and kept on flat, always held, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lord Singer (11-5) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
Pepite De Soleil (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Close up, went 2nd approaching last, kept on same flat, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Zarinava (11-0) at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb.
Princess Rainbow (FR) 80-1 (10-12) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 12, 36l behind Banjaxed Girl (10-12) at Southwell 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Sway (FR) 9-2 (10-8) Held up in rear, headway and close up 6th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Trenchant (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
