tracked leaders, a little keen, jumped slightly left 2nd and 3rd, 4th 3 out, chased winner and under pressure before next, no impression run-in, kept on same pace
prominent, led from 2nd, slight mistake 4th, joined 6th, headed from 3 out, 5th 2 out, one pace
prominent, on terms 6th, led from 3 out, pushed along approaching next, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, closed to be prominent 3 out where mistake, 3rd at last, one pace run-in
not fluent 1st and hampered, in rear, not fluent jumping, pushed along approaching straight, no extra 3 out
slight mistake 1st, soon led, headed from 2nd, 3rd when not fluent 5th, pushed along at bypassed 4 out, no extra next
held up, closer order after 4th, pushed along at bypassed 4 out, 6th 3 out, no impression in moderate 6th when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
hampered 1st, towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, 5th 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon no impression, one pace
Winning point-to-pointer and bumper A HARDY NAILER (NAP) has done nothing wrong in defeat on her three starts over hurdles and her latest narrow defeat by Arctic Skipper in a huge field at Naas should be good enough for this. Snaidhim has been gradually improving and gave supporters of the short-priced What Lies Ahead a fright at Gowran and Emcon has proved herself in these conditions and has a bumper victory on this track to her credit. This trio look the pick unless there's something decent amongst the newcomers.
A Hardy Nailer (IRE) 15-8fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 7th from 2nd, 4th before straight, almost on terms when left in lead 2 out, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Arctic Skipper (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Easter In Paris (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, disputed 3rd 2 out, no extra from before straight, 9th of 18, 44l behind Queens Wild (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 6f mares mdn hdl in Feb.
Emcon (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, travelling smoothly before straight and soon on terms, ridden approaching 2 out where headed, 3rd at last, one pace, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Why Not Thistle (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Goulane Davina (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, soon raced in 7th, still 7th approaching straight, one pace from 2f out, 9th of 12, 17l behind Myztique (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mares n h flat in Jan.
Hunters Of Acres (IRE) Touch Of Land mare out of Turnpike Alley.
Musical Queen (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, 10th before halfway, fell 7th, in a race won by Why Not Thistle (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Mar, 18 ran.
Snaidhm (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 3rd entering straight, ridden and disputed lead 2 out, headed before last, stayed on well under pressure run-in to press winner to line, 2nd of 14, nk behind What Lies Ahead (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Special Princess (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra, eased final furlong, 9th of 11, 38l behind Kala Brandy (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mares n h flat sft in Mar.
A Minute To Go (IRE) Westerner filly out of On The Hour.
Aloneallalone (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 7th, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace behind, 7th of 10, well behind Bonny Kate (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Lough Ennell (IRE) Scorpion filly out of Muckin About.
Carole Rose (IRE) Mahler mare out of Going For Home.
