led after 2nd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression in moderate 8th after 2 out, kept on one pace
led, headed after 2nd, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 11th after 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2 out, no extra in 6th before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden next, no extra in 5th before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 8th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon challenged, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well
soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
ACCORDION TO PADDY had only shown a modicum of ability before racing away with a handicap at Naas last week when a last-flight mistake didn't hinder his authority. He's up 8lb here but still looks on a very lenient mark and can complete a quick double. A line through Cantrell, runner-up to Accordion To Paddy and then William Wordsworth at Naas, gives the latter a reasonable chance and he didn't run at all badly in a tough handicap won by Benash back on the same track. Luddsdenene had been going well in maidens before finally securing one at Punchestown where he comfortably held off Lord Rory. There's more to come from him but he faces a stiff task at the weights. Talk About Miltown, a maiden winner at Fairyhouse in November, couldn't handle much stiffer opposition there next time and makes his handicap debut.
Luddsdenene (IRE) 10-11fav (11-5) Made all, jumped left, clear early, reduced advantage halfway, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Lord Rory (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Strategic Alliance (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, 7th of 20, 21l behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
William Wordsworth (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Led, clear before 4th, jumped right 4 out, strongly pressed before 2 out, headed before last, soon no extra, 3rd of 19, 13l behind Benash (11-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
Raise You Ten (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, joined after 3rd, headed before 4 out, soon no extra and moderate 5th entering straight, mistakes 3 out and again at last, 5th of 14, well behind Byerley Bear (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Talk About Miltown (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Held up in 5th, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 5th of 6, 25l behind Foildubh (11-12) at Tramore 2m nh nov hdl in Dec.
Its All Hush Hush (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 12l behind William Wordsworth (10-12) at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) sft in Jan.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 9th after 3 out, no impression from next, 8th of 17, 25l behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Icy Cool (IRE) 80-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, 14th of 30, 31l behind Raz De Maree (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Tresilian (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 6th 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 28, 26l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Accordion To Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, headway approaching straight, 5th 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, led before last where mistake, soon recovered and driven clear run-in, won at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan beating Cantrell (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 28 ran.
Chrystal Vision (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always behind, completely tailed off, 20th of 23, well behind Arvika Ligeonniere (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th 4 out, 4th 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 4th last, weakened, 8th of 18, 10l behind Sole Witness (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 33-1 (11-1) Held up, some progress on outer halfway, 7th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 21l behind Concrete And Clay (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
