slight mistake 1st, mid-division best, ridden and lost place halfway, soon towards rear, kept on one pace behind
mid-division early, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
disputed early, chased leaders from 2nd, prominent from 7th, disputed 4 out, ridden before straight, kept on to lead before 2 out, pressed last, disputed run-in, rallied to edge ahead closing stages
disputed early, chased leaders from 3rd, 4th halfway, disputed 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out
towards rear, some progress into mid-division 5 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off, virtually pulled up run-in
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off, virtually pulled up run-in
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, progress into 8th after 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5 out, weakened and completely tailed off
soon towards rear, slight mistake 4th, weakened halfway, pulled up before 5 out
disputed and ran freely early, chased leaders from 2nd, disputed again from 7th, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 4th before straight, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, stayed on again to challenge last, disputed run-in, just held in 2nd closing stages
led and disputed, headed before 7th where slightly hampered, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, no impression in 4th before 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, rear and slight mistake 5 out, ridden and weakened, completely tailed off
chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, led and disputed from before 3rd, slight mistake 7th, slight mistake and headed 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off
The Grey Guy is the only course and distance winner in the line-up having beaten Fiddlers Way narrowly in this two years ago. The winner is definitely a spring horse though the runner-up has the call at the revised weights. RETURNTOVENDOR (NAP) has been in fine form over the winter and though only winning once he's produced some very good performances. He didn't appear quite at his best at Punchestown last time but his earlier runs point to his chances and he can return to winning ways. Optimised makes his handicap debut after three maiden runs in which he's showed a bit of potential while Sea Scorpion, though inconsistent, would have a chance on his victory on heavy ground at Tramore in December. Itsallhappening has been a beaten favourite on his last two starts in similar company but the longer trip should be in his favour so he looks a threat.
Letter Of Credit (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 10th at 6th, lost place 9th, no danger and kept on same pace, 9th of 17, dist behind Mine Now (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Pacte In The Park (FR) 22-1 (11-12) Prominent and disputed lead, headed 3rd, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 24, 32 3/4l behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Returntovendor (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Mid-division, progress into 3rd before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Optimised (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, progress into 2nd before 7th, ridden in 3rd 3 out and soon no impression, no extra in 4th after next, 4th of 18, 18 1/4l behind Boru Boy (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2 out and no extra approaching last, weakened, 13th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Dylrow (11-4) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Fiddlers Way (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Prominent and not fluent 1st, towards rear from 4th, never a factor, completely tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Paper Lantern (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Sea Scorpion (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 18th of 19, dist behind Swift (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Oscar Chimes (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) In rear, moderate 12th approaching straight, one pace, 10th of 15, 25 1/4l behind Powersbomb (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
The Grey Guy (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Soon mid-division, 11th from 5th, closer order when impeded 3 out, 9th approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 25, dist behind Nicole's Milan (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Flathertys Gap (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Held up, mistake 3rd, not fluent 9th, soon pulled up, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Itsallhappening (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 7th, 11th from next, progress 10th, soon chased leaders, no impression between last 2, mistake last, one pace, 4th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Feb.
Twotensandalift (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon led, headed 4th, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 18, 13l behind Graphic Legacy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
For Carmel (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened before straight, 6th of 17, dist behind Ask Nile (11-11) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Feb.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along briefly at 6th, 10th 4 out, ridden from 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, no extra run-in, 4th of 18, 7l behind Graphic Legacy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Boogily Lane (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 13, 31 1/2l behind King Of Fashion (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Irish Mustard 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 15th of 21, dist behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Varene De Vauzelle (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, reminders 2nd, closer in 8th from 8th, further progress 10th to chase leaders, not fluent 3 out, no impression between last 2, not fluent last, one pace, 5th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Feb.
Millen Dollar Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Held up, moderate 15th early, no danger and one pace approaching straight, 8th of 18, dist behind Zipporah (12-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
