tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well and headway to lead 4 out, asserted after 2 out and pecked last, kept on well run-in
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 4th and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway entering straight and went 2nd 3 out, pushed along after 2 out and no impression on winner when pecked last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, 5th 4 out, 4th and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, slight mistake 7th and lost place, no impression in rear before 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
soon led, headed 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 3rd next, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
EL FABIOLO's ultimate goal is the Champion Chase at Cheltenham. His only defeat since joining Willie Mullins came when beaten a neck by Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 over timber. He comfortably reversed that form in this year's Arkle and remains unbeaten in four starts over fences, the last three at Grade 1 level. Maskada, who is rated 21lb less, will be receiving 17lb and the Grand Annual winner has a race-fitness advantage though she'll need to run much better than she did at Clonmel. Jungle Boogie was in the champion trainer's care when unbeaten in a bumper, a maiden hurdle and a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day last year. He has a long absence to overcome while Fil Dor was beaten 38 lengths behind the selection at Leopardstown in February. Grand National runner-up Vanillier is likely to find this on the short side.
El Fabiolo (FR) 1-4fav (11-12) Led briefly, soon tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 2nd and slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake 6th, improved to dispute 2 out, soon led, clear before last, not extended, won at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr beating Dysart Dynamo (11-12) by 11l, 4 ran.
Rebel Gold (IRE) 22-1 (10-2) Rear, 17th before 6th, effort after 2 out, weakened before last, 13th of 19, dist behind Espanito Bello (10-10) at Naas 2m 4f hcp lst (1) sft in Nov.
Fil Dor (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Rear, 4th at 5th, took closer order in 3rd 2 out where left 2nd, ridden and kept on run-in, held, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Dinoblue (10-8) at Naas 2m (1) sft in Nov.
Jungle Boogie (IRE) 5-6fav (12-0) Made all, went clear of main rival travelling well after 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan beating Diol Ker (12-0) by 12l, 10 ran.
Vanillier (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Always front rank, went 2nd at the elbow, stayed on but always held, 2nd of 39, 2 1/4l behind Corach Rambler (10-5) at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Maskada (FR) 11-4 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway into 3rd 3 out, dropped to 4th 2 out, soon no impression and mistake last, no extra, 4th of 5, 17 3/4l behind Allegorie De Vassy (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f lst (1) hvy in Nov.
