held up, not jump well and tended to go left, pushed along from 9th, 7th at 12th, mistake 4 out, 5th and no impression from before last, one pace
soon disputed lead, led before 4th, mistake 3 out, headed next, rallied to have every chance run-in, kept on same pace close home
prominent, not fluent 1st, jumped slightly right 4th, slight mistake 11th, challenged travelling smoothly before 2 out where led, pressed run-in, stayed on best close home
chased leaders, closer in 3rd at 12th, no impression from before 2 out, dropped to 7th and no extra from before last where mistake
held up, awkward and slightly impeded 1st, slight mistake 4th, closer in 4th at 12th, mistake 4 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression from before last, one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, slightly impeded 7th, 5th at 12th, 6th and no impression from before last, one pace
chased leaders, reminder 3rd, soon in rear, detached from 9th, pulled up before 3 out
soon chased leaders, jumped left 7th, mistake 8th, soon reminder, jumped left 9th and pushed along, slightly slow 10th and under pressure, quickly behind, pulled up before last
soon disputed lead, slight mistake 3rd, soon headed, remained prominent, pushed along before 11th, dropped to 6th at 12th, soon reminders, 4th and not fluent 2 out, no impression from before last, one pace
held up, moderate 9th at 12th, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
prominent, slight mistakes 7th and 8th, pushed along after 10th, dropped to 8th at 12th, soon eased and behind, pulled up before 4 out
Ardmillan scored over this trip between the flags and wasn't stopping when completing a double over 2m5f at Fairyhouse. A 9lb rise makes this more difficult but he should still be thereabouts. One Cool Clarkson was only three lengths behind him on this track in December and will be fancied to reverse the form on the revised terms. MR SHANKLY was having his first start since June and making his debut for John Feane when scoring over that same Fairyhouse trip last month. He was well supported and a 5lb rise is unlikely to make much difference so he can complete a quick double. The prolific hunter Davy From Milan was making his handicap debut when beating a strong field at Navan and, with more to offer, has to be a threat. Katnap hasn't done badly since arriving from France though might be a few pounds high and Aurora Bell makes his handicap debut after a couple of fair efforts in hunter chases.
Davy From Milan (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, tended to jump left, 5th after 8th, on terms 11th, led narrowly soon after 3 out, not fluent next and jumped left, kept on well under pressure run-in,, won at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-109 sft in Jan beating Its The Ice I Like (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Katnap (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Soon led, jumped left 8th, joined 3 out, headed 2 out where mistake, soon no impression, one pace, 2nd of 8, 22l behind Thunder And Roses (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chase in Jan.
Aurora Bell (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 4th and mistake 5 out, 3rd and slight mistake next, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 11l behind Prince De Beauchene (11-7) at Thurles 3m hts chs in Jan.
Russian Regent (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Held up, jumped left 4th, slight mistake 5th and pushed along briefly, 7th 6 out, under pressure from next, no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 8th of 9, 37l behind Fever Pitch (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jun.
Ardmillan (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up, 11th at 5th, improved to be close up 3 out, 2nd approaching straight, on terms 2 out where not fluent, led between last 2, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 in Jan beating Glen Ode (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Waltz Legend (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, slightly slow 2nd, 3rd after 7th, dropped to 8th before straight, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 16, 34l behind Cork Citizen (11-7) at Limerick 2m 6f hts chs in Dec.
Vincent Row (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 9th after 6th, not fluent 9th, soon no danger, 10th of 13, 44l behind Bothair Clei (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs in Dec.
Kerrib Castle (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Prominent, 4th after 8th, reminders 5 out, dropped to moderate 11th before straight, no extra, tailed off,, 10th of 17, well behind Davy From Milan (11-5) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-109 sft in Jan.
One Cool Clarkson 13-2 (10-12) Chased leaders early, mistake 7th, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th 4 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, 3rd and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ardmillan (10-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 sft in Dec.
Kilcommon Pride (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Chased leader, moderate 5th halfway, no extra approaching 4 out, left remote 6th last, tailed off, 6th of 18, well behind A Decent Excuse (10-9) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-109 in Nov '13.
Mr Shankly (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Disputed lead, headed 4th, 4th halfway, bumped by rival 3 out, progress to dispute entering straight, ridden to lead before last, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 in Jan beating De Benno (11-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
