led early, headed after first, remained close second, headway to lead after 3 out, 2 lengths lead when challenged approaching last, soon ridden and kept on well
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd before 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and dropped to 4th before last, no impression close home
in rear when unseated rider 2nd
rear of mid division, 6th halfway, pushed along after 4 out, went moderate 5th after 2 out, kept on one pace
mid division, 5th halfway, headway into 4th before 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, switched to stands side to challenge last, soon ridden and kept on, no extra
tracked leaders, headway to lead 3rd, pushed along and headed 3 out, soon no extra
chased leader, led after second, headed 3rd, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th before 2 out, soon ridden and went 3rd before last, kept on
always towards rear, never a factor
All of these have been struggling one way or another and have questions to answer but LARGY DEBUT has been beaten by some high-class sorts in his four fencing starts, including Sir Gerhard and Mighty Potter. This looks easier and he's well worth a go back in beginners’ chase company. Aione is hard to assess but was thought worthy of a place in the line-up for the Leinster National last time and he will also appreciate the return to this level. Where It All Began is getting his act together over fences and is shortlisted along with Changing The Rules, who tackles fences for the first time.
Aione (FR) 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, tracked leaders and slightly slow 5th, challenged 5 out, soon close up and disputed, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened and fell last, at Naas 3m 1f hcp sft in Mar.
Aldo The Apache (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, not fluent at 5th, pecked at 6th, 5th after 6th, 4th before 7th, not fluent 2 out and unseated rider, at Gowran Park 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Backintheroom (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led, headed before 5th, 2nd after 6th, lost place and weakened quickly approaching straight, 14th of 19, dist behind Ottoman Style (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Changing The Rules (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th after 6th, headway 3 out, 3rd on outer 2 out, no impression on leaders last, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 9, 9l behind Sa Fureur (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Largy Debut (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, joined before 3 out, narrowly headed 3 out, ridden in 2nd before next where mistake, no extra before last, 2nd of 3, dist behind Sir Gerhard (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
That'll Be The Day (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Towards rear, bumped rival 1st, went 4th after 3 out, pushed along and weakened before 2 out where jumped left, behind when fell last, at Limerick 2m 1f hcp sft in Mar.
Where It All Began (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leader, led after 1st, pressed 2 out, headed before last where bad mistake, ridden and no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Mercury Lane (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Mansoline (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression 3 out, pushed along and no threat in straight, no extra, 8th of 10, 30 3/4l behind Time To Rocco (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Mar.
