soon tracked leaders in 3rd, took keen hold and led after about 3f, soon well clear, reduced lead 6f out, headed under 5f out, soon weakened and eased, completely tailed off
towards rear, soon well off pace, improved 6f out, chased winner from 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, soon well off pace, improved to chase leaders in 3rd from 3f out, one pace from 2f out
a little keen, soon chased leaders, 5th early, distant 2nd halfway, no impression 5f out, eased over 2f out, tailed off
disputed lead early, soon led, headed after about 3f, distant 5th halfway, no extra from over 3f out, soon eased, tailed off
held up, 6th early, distant 6th halfway, chased leaders but no impression from over 2f out, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th early, distant 4th halfway, progress in 2nd 6f out, led under 5f out, stayed on best from over 1f out, comfortably
disputed lead early, soon 2nd, distant 3rd halfway, under pressure 6f out, moderate 5th over 2f out, one pace
Gala Ball must have shown someone something on his debut at Fairyhoise as he started favourite at Thurles last month but never really looked like winning. Jack Slade may do better on this slightly better ground but Ian Ferguson does very well in bumpers here and the very impressive Kirkistown winner Sunny West is definitely one to keep an eye on. DANIELLE'S JOURNEY was beaten a head on her debut here in November and was sent to Catterick for her next start a month later but was again beaten narrowly. She's been given a break and can get off the mark.
Bellaney In Motion (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slight mistake 5th, dropped behind next, completely tailed off, last of 22, well behind Sub Lieutenant (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Gala Ball (IRE) 15-8fav (11-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 19l behind Laid Back Luke (12-0) at Thurles 2m NH flat in Feb.
Jack Slade 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 18, 39l behind Knockraha Pylon (10-8) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Mount Heron (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, pushed along and no impression 5f out, moderate 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 37l behind Alberta (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f NH flat.
Rationale Thinking (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Led, pushed along 3f out, heaaded over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 26l behind Bronco Billy (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Sunny West (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Tr ldrs, cl up & disp 2out, went on bef last, sn clr, impsve, won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp gs in Feb beating Freddies Portrait (12-2) by 18l, 13 ran.
Danielle's Journey Evensfav (10-8) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not able to challenge winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind After Toniight (11-4) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) gd in Dec.
He Knows My Name (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division and not jump well, mistakes 2nd, 4th and 5th, slow jump 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Missyspet (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl sft in Jan, 19 ran.
Ermine Street (USA) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, weakened 3f out, 9th of 13, 29l behind Fivefortyfive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
