chased leaders, hampered and lost place 4th, not fluent 6th, effort before last, no impression, well beaten flat
held up in mid-division on outside, headway when hampered before 3 out, hung left approaching last, 3rd last, stayed on, no impression on front pair
chased leaders, took keen hold, closed 3 out, led 2 out, soon headed, weakened before last
hampered 2nd, always towards rear
held up in mid-division, fell 2nd
towards rear, not fluent 1st, hampered 4th, not fluent 6th, well beaten after 2 out
prominent, fell 4th
in touch, hampered and lost place 4th, closed 6th, hampered before 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on flat, not trouble leaders
held up towards rear, brought down 2nd
always handy, led after 2 out, driven and joined last, stayed on well, holding 2nd final 75 yards
mid-division, headway after 2 out, no impression last, no extra flat
chased leaders on outside, closed 3 out, outpaced and no impression before last, kept on flat
chased leaders, not fluent 5th, outpaced before 2 out, kept on flat, not pace to get on terms
held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, strong challenged before last, rider dropped rein briefly after last, held final 75 yards
mid-division, tried to close before 2 out, no impression, well beaten before last
prominent, every chance after 2 out, lost place before last
chased leaders on inside, lost ground before 2 out, closed approaching last, pressing for 3rd at last, stayed on, no impression on front pair
held up in rear, hampered 2nd and 4th, headway before mistake 2 out, switched right before last, soon no impression
mid-division, headway after 2 out, beaten before last, weakened flat
held up towards rear, hampered 2nd, hampered and unseated rider 4th
always in rear
made most until 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, hampered 2nd and 4th, headway and switched left before last, ran on well flat, nearest finish
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This isn’t the ideal getting-out stakes. Gordon Elliott runs six and the market will probably be a good guide but HOLLOW GAMES drops into handicap company having contested Grade 1 races the last twice and must have strong claims. Au Fleuron is also making his handicap debut but he was beaten by Banbridge on similar terms at Navan and has disappointed since. Chemical Energy has been rested since winning at Fairyhouse in November but The Goffer has been improving in leaps and bounds and easily won a Grade 3 at Thurles last month so looks a threat. Adamantly Chosen is preferred to the returning Five O'clock of the Mullins pair but Langer Dan is 2lb higher than when beaten a couple of lengths last year under Lorcan Williams, though has been trained with race in mind and will handle conditions as well as any. Cobblers Dream has won his last two, including the Listed Lanzarote at Kempton, and may be the pick of the remainder.
The Very Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 3 out, ridden next, mistake and strongly pressed at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan beating Palace Rock (10-1) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Hollow Games (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went close 2nd before 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression on winner early straight, ridden and kept on run-in, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Minella Cocooner (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Yielding in Feb.
Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 3-10fav (11-12) Made all, asserted 3 out, clear and mistake 2 out, extended advantage before last, very easily, won at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Feb beating Listentillitellyea (11-4) by 27l, 18 ran.
Five O'Clock (FR) 7-1 (11-9) In touch, dropped to mid-division when faulted and rider lost iron briefly after 4th, outpaced after 2 out, ridden before last, never able to challenge, 7th of 23, 4 1/2l behind Indefatigable (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Grand Jury (FR) 10-3 (11-10) Held up in rear, closer approaching 2 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, weakened, 6th of 7, 31 1/4l behind Minella Cocooner (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Yielding in Feb.
The Goffer (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along and joined briefly before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 5f (1) sft in Feb beating Berkshire Royal (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Decimation (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, hampered and carried left 4 out, ridden entering straight, 6th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Carrig Sam (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 28-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, hampered 9th, mistake 11th, closer after 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, no extra in straight, 10th of 28, 29 1/2l behind School Boy Hours (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Langer Dan (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, shaken up and lost ground on leaders before 2 out, no impression after, last of 6, 10l behind Ajero (11-6) at Taunton 2m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Banbridge (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd at halfway, pushed along in 4th after 3 out, ridden in 2nd approaching last, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Navan 2m Yielding in Jan beating Au Fleuron (11-10) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 3 out, progress on outer entering straight, kept on same pace run-in, no extra closing stages, 8th of 27, 16l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Prominent, headway to dispute lead travelling well entering straight, ridden after 2 out, led after last, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f gd in Nov beating Lunar Display (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Au Fleuron (FR) 5-2jfav (11-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute lead 4 out, headed after next and slight mistake 2 out, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 9 1/4l behind Slip Of The Tongue (11-9) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) hvy in Feb.
Cobblers Dream (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Prominent, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on strongly run-in, readily, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp lst (1) sft in Jan beating Highway One O Two (11-0) by 5 1/2l, 19 ran.
I A Connect (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Made most, ridden and joined entering straight, regained lead at last, stayed on well under hands and heels inside final furlong, reduced advantage close home, all out, won at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Nov beating Suprise Package (11-11) by ns, 7 ran.
Quinta Do Mar (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Front mid-division, headway into 3rd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, keeping on one pace when fell last, at Kempton 2m 5f hcp lst (1) sft in Jan.
Freedom To Dream (FR) 28-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 3rd halfway, closer approaching 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression in 4th approaching last, ridden and no extra run-in, 4th of 7, 15 1/4l behind Minella Cocooner (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Yielding in Feb.
Perfect Attitude 8-1 (11-10) Waited with towards rear, slightly impeded 6th, headway from 3 out, no impression approaching next, ran on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Daly Tiger (11-13) at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Herbiers (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Held up off the pace in 7th on inside, switched out and headway chasing leaders 2 out, chance when stumbled last, weakened run-in, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Storm Dennis (10-6) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Lucky Max (GER) 50-1 (10-12) Rear, effort and progress after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway before last, ridden in 6th run-in, no extra closing stages, 7th of 27, 12 1/2l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Silver Sheen 9-1 (11-9) Prominent, pushed along and lost place 3 out, weakened quickly next, 5th of 6, dist behind Emmpressive Lady (10-13) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Bigz Belief (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Made all, slight mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd and slight mistake 4th, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jan beating Golden Spear (10-13) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Party Business (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) In rear, pushed along at times, wide and headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 5th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Stag Horn (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f (1) sft in Jan.
Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 11-10fav (9-5) Soon led, pushed along 2f out, quickened clear from over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Kempton 2m stks (2) pol in Mar beating Coltrane (9-5) by 6l, 5 ran.
Reserve Tank (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up in midfield, ridden before 4 out, well beaten when pulled up before 2 out, at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
