led, joined 6 out, led again 2 out, 3 lengths clear when slight mistake last, kept on run-in and left clear
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 6th, headway to dispute lead 6 out, pushed along entering straight and headed 2 out, ridden and 3 lengths down when mistake last, virtually pulled up run-in
always rear, detached after 6th, pushed along and no impression before 6 out, no extra, continued completely tailed off
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ABSOLUTE NOTIONS was a major disappointment in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices‘ Hurdle at Aintree having previously finished a close second at that level at Leopardstown. He had a canter round Fairyhouse on his reappearance and has much more scope than the veteran Cash Back. Willie Mullins‘ charge will be receiving 10lb but has not won since January last year and may succumb to his much younger rival. Desert Heather completed a hat-trick before finding Listed company beyond her at Cork while Monishter Are Mwee has not run since making a winning debut over fences at Cork just over a year ago.
Cash Back (FR) 3-1 (11-0) Led, 1 length advantage halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Beacon Edge (11-0) at Thurles 2m 7f sft in Oct.
Desert Heather (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, in touch in 4th when slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Solitary Man (11-0) at Cork 3m lst (1) sft in Nov.
Monishter Are Mwee (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Rear, not fluent at 5th, moderate 9th after 7th, good headway at 9th (normal 10th), took closer order after 4 out, closed 2 out, soon led, asserted before last where veered right, headed run-in, rallied to lead closing stages, won at Cork 2m 5f sft in Nov beating Salmanino (11-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Absolute Notions (IRE) 1-12fav (11-6) Made all, extended advantage from 2 out, clear from last, very easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hvy in Nov beating Starman (11-7) by 12l, 3 ran.
