tracked leaders, 4th from 4th where slight mistake, pushed along approaching 9th, soon lost place and no impression, weakened and quickly behind
in rear, slight mistake 7th, closed from before 3 out, soon no impression and fell 2 out
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
led, disputed at times, in front before 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in
close up in 2nd and disputed lead at times, not fluent 9th, definite 2nd before 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
held up in touch, 5th from 4th, pushed along approaching 9th, soon no impression, moderate 4th from 3 out, not fluent last, one pace
SIR CARNO looked on course for a hat-trick when well backed again at Thurles 12 days ago but weakened alarmingly in the closing stages. That can’t have been his true form and he’s worth a chance to recoup losses dropped in trip here. Ardean Lass has done all of her racing at Ayr this season. She’s been looking a little one-paced but is probably fairly treated on her handicap debut. Young Paddymc also makes his handicap debut after an improved showing at Punchestown and Benefit Of Magic hasn’t been beaten far at Fairyhouse the last twice and should find a race before the end of the campaign.
Sir Carno (FR) 6-4fav (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd 4 out, ridden before 3 out and no impression on leader, no extra before last, 4th of 9, dist behind Mary Frances (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Triolet (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th 3 out, no extra before next, weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Thanks For Tea (11-7) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Ardean Lass (IRE) 9-4fav (10-12) In rear, headway before 6 out, every chance from 3 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 9, 16 3/4l behind Sweet As Candy (11-5) at Ayr 2m 5f mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Young Paddymc (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th after 6th, no impression 2 out, not fluent last in moderate 5th, kept on same pace without threatening run-in into 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 19l behind Cut The Mustard (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Benefit Of Magic (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway after 4 out and 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge last, under pressure and kept on run-in, no impression in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Graineyhill (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Arch Stanton (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Held up, 13th before 4th, no impression when slightly impeded 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from next, 8th of 16, 28 1/4l behind Call A Cab (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
