led and disputed, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, stayed on again in 4th last, pressed winner run-in, no extra in 2nd closing stages
chased leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well to dispute before 2 out, left in lead 2 out, soon ridden, slight mistake last, pressed run-in, kept on well closing stages
held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, travelled well to dispute before 2 out, fell 2 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra before next
mid-division, progress into 5th before straight, led and disputed entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on, no extra in 3rd closing stages of run-in
held up, slight mistake 5th, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra 3 out, weakened
always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd and mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened 4 out, no impression towards rear before straight
led and disputed, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on, no extra in 4th run-in, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, improved into 3rd after 4 out, lost place entering straight, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
The youngster Last Goodbye is on a four-timer and battled on strongly to beat Victory Mill at Navan, though this is a tough test on his handicap debut. COOLAGHKNOCK GLEBE overcame a 6lb penalty for his victory here in January when scoring at Down Royal a few days later. He made a bold attempt to defy another 10lb hike when runner-up back here last month and, though up another 5lb, can get back to winning ways. Oscar Lantern has only had three runs and makes his handicap debut. He acts on this sort of ground and can make his presence felt though the main threat may emerge from Ice Cool. A winner at Punchestown on New Year's Eve, he was travelling well when falling two out at Limerick a fortnight ago and will make a bold bid for compensation. Nine Stiches is on the upgrade and followed a very easy victory at Thurles by falling at the last when still in touch at Clonmel.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 5-1 (11-13) Held up towards rear, moderate 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression next, moderate 5th 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 35 1/4l behind Sonny B (11-1) at Cork 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Last Goodbye (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders at slow pace, took keen hold, closed and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along from 2 out, challenged approaching last, soon on terms, led and stayed on best close home, won at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Victory Mill (11-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Velocity Boy (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) In rear of inner, slight mistake 2nd, a little keen, not fluent 4th, pushed along from 3 out, appeared held 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on well into 2nd without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Lilshane (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Coolaghknock Glebe (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Mid-division, progress approaching 2 out, ridden into 2nd last, pressed winner run-in, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Squouateur (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Oscar Lantern (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Close up, soon led and disputed, slight mistake 4th, mistake and bumped 10th, wandered slightly before 3 out where gained narrow lead, soon headed, slight mistake 2 out, 3rd after and no impression, no extra approaching last, 3rd of 4, 12 1/2l behind Mystical Knight (11-0) at Navan 2m 7f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Nine Stiches (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led from 2nd, joined approaching 5th, soon led again, pushed along from before straight and edged left, headed approaching 2 out where dropped to 3rd, still chasing winner when bad mistake and unseated rider last, at Clonmel 2m 3f hvy in Feb.
Good As Gold 14-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden from 2 out, 3rd entering straight, slight mistake at last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Solita (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Rebel Turn (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Held up, 10th after 3rd, 9th after 6th, some headway before 8th, pushed along after 3 out to track leaders, no extra next, 4th of 11, dist behind O Ceallaigh (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Prince Kup (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, a little keen, 4th approaching 7th, still travelling smoothly before straight, soon 3rd again, slightly impeded 2 out, every chance run-in, 2nd and kept on without matching winner last 100yds, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Tongie (11-3) at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Mar.
Ice Cool 2-1 (11-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, on terms before 3 out, led approaching next where fell, at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Mar.
Who's That (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, 9th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening from last, never a factor, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Solita (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Chased leader, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th approaching straight, left 2nd briefly after 2 out, soon no impression on easy winner, no extra, 5th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Rightville Boy (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Coolmill (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Led, joined 3rd, soon headed, prominent, pushed along 6th, lost place and weakened approaching next, pulled up after 4 out, at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
