soon detached in rear, pushed along 3rd, no impression from before 3 out, moderate 8th into straight, moderate 7th 2 out, one pace
close up, 4th from 2nd, slightly slow 5th, still 4th from 8th, lost place from before 3 out, moderate 9th into straight and eased, completely tailed off
close up, slightly slow 2nd, soon 3rd, 2nd from 8th, pushed along after 10th, dropped to moderate 6th into straight, no extra
held up, 10th from 2nd, 9th from 8th, went 4th approaching straight and soon tight for room and 5th, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression, one pace
soon disputed lead, led after 6th, pushed along approaching 3 out where headed, 4th into straight, dropped to 5th 2 out, no extra
soon mid-division, 6th from 2nd, 8th from 8th, went 2nd approaching straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, carried slightly left between last 2, close 2nd at last, kept on well run-in without quite matcing winner
chased leaders, 5th from 2nd, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, no extra from before 3 out, soon pulled up
soon mid-division, 9th from 2nd, briefly tight for room after 3rd and pushed along, dropped towards rear 5th, not fluent 6th, reminder after 7th, under pressure from 9th, no extra from before 3 out, eased straight and pulled up before 2 out
close up and soon disputed lead, raced on outer, not fluent 2nd, headed after 6th, dropped towards rear from 8th, soon behind, pulled up after 9th
held up, 11th from 2nd, closer in 7th from 8th, not fluent 10th, 3rd approaching straight, soon challenged and edged slightly left, 4th and no impression 2 out, one pace
held up, 8th from 2nd, closer in 3rd from 8th, led 3 out, joined 2 out, edged slightly left between last 2, just led last, kept on well run-in, all out
chased leaders, 7th from 2nd, 6th from 8th, moderate 7th into straight, no extra
SARAH BATTLE (NAP) is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and though climbing the weights without winning has an outstanding chance. Her second place behind Lean Araig at Punchestown in January has been well and truly boosted by the winner who has since completed a hat-trick including a Grade 2 at Naas. The Grey Guy will love the testing ground and trip and he's only 1lb higher than when chasing home Samanntom at Thurles last month when the lightly-raced Lilbitluso wasn't far behind. Oscar Sam should go well as he beat a huge field at Navan before making a bold bid to defy a 7lb rise at Punchestown and he won't mind the conditions.
Kymin's Way (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Close up and disputed lead, under pressure 8th, lost place 10th, soon no impression, not fluent 3 out, kept on again run-in, 5th of 18, 28l behind Queens Wild (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 6f mares mdn hdl in Feb.
Sunsetstorise (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Led, joined 9th, headed and dropped to 5th 2 out, no extra and eased straight,, 8th of 12, 49l behind Oscar Knight (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
The Book Thief (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 4 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 13l behind He Rock's (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Feb.
Sarah Battle (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th after 8th, 4th 2 out, 2nd before straight, no impression from before last, one pace, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lean Araig (11-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Pops Well (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Pushed along early, led approaching 2nd, headed before 6th, still 2nd 2 out, no impression straight, 4th of 16, 13l behind Kentucky Star (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Fiddlers Way (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress before 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 8, 19l behind Golden Plan (10-11) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp hdl in Jan.
Scamall Dubh (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Ran 7th, ridden and no extra in rear after 2 out, kept on one pace, last of 8, 32l behind Identity Thief (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Oscar Sam (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Mid-division, badly hampered 3 out, 6th 2 out, soon no impression, moderate 3rd at last, kept on, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Kentucky Star (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Sports Line (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Lost a little ground start, held up, 13th at 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, moderate 11th approaching straight, soon no extra, 10th of 16, well behind Written Inthestars (10-7) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Lunch Master (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up, not fluent jumping, 13th from 7th, no impression from before 3 out, one pace, 7th of 16, 46l behind Old Time Melody (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
The Grey Guy (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 6th, ridden 4 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Samanntom (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Lilbitluso (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Samanntom (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Paddy's Faith (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Chased leader, slight mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, dropped to 5th at 5th, ridden towards rear before 3 out, no impression and weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Indian Rupee (11-5) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
