mid-division, closer in 4th on outer 5 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden on outer after 2 out, went 2nd at last, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression
tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division halfway, weakened from 5 out
disputed lead, headed 3rd, disputed lead again 5 out, ridden to lead 2 out, strongly pressed at last, joined inside final furlong, no extra and headed close home
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 4th 3 out, 4th next, went 3rd after last, kept on well close home
rear of mid-division, pushed along briefly 3rd, 6th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined again 5 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression from last
in rear, slight mistake 2nd, progress into 5th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression in moderate 5th when fell 2 out
Strangford Lough came up against a couple of very smart hunters at Gowran a fortnight ago and did well to finish as close as he did. Quiet Account did well to finish third behind the useful Aupcharlie at Tinaheley in January and with four victories between the flags to his credit has to be respected. SIXTEEN AGAIN has shown potential in maiden hurdles for Jessica Harrington before heading for Farmacaffley and easily landing a point-to-point. She has more to do here but she's only a youngster in this sphere and can see off more experienced runners. Maple Mons has won five of 35 starts between the flags including her two latest starts.
Chosen Dream (IRE) 4-1 (12-1) Twrds rr, 6th 1/2way, rdn in 4th bef 2out, wknd qckly to 6th aft 2out, sn no ex, pu bef last, at Belharbour 3m sft in Feb.
Gonal (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Rcd 2nd/3rd, 4th 6out, rdn to keep pl 5out, ld 3out, hdd bef last, ko onepcd, no ch with easy wnr, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Tareesh Lane (12-1) at Farmaclaffley 3m hvy in Feb.
Kinley (IRE) 6-1 (12-1) Rcd 3rd, wknd to rr 6out, rdn into 3rd 4out, chall 3out but slow jump, onepcd last when lft 2nd, 2nd of 5, 12l behind Clondaw Frisby (12-1) at Tyrella 3m hvy in Mar.
Quiet Account (IRE) 13-8 (12-1) Ld/disp till hdd 3rd, cl 3rd 1/2way, went 2nd 10th, rdn to chs ldr in 2nd apr str, drpd to 3rd 2out, ko onepce, 3rd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Aupcharlie (12-1) at Tinahely 3m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Strangford Lough (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, dropped towards rear briefly 10th, closed again 12th, prominent on outer approaching straight, challenged and pecked 3 out, hit 2 out, no extra approaching last where not fluent, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Marasonnien (11-4) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hvy in Mar.
Ballydarsi (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Chsd ldrs early, 5th 1/2way, b mstk & drpd to rr 4out, lost tch sn aftr, cto 3out, eased & pu well bef 2out, at Borris House 3m hvy in Mar.
Escapefromthedark (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid div, reminders 5th 5th 1/2way, rdn & up 5out, cto 2out no ex appr str, left poor 4th aftr last, 4th of 7, 37l behind Have A Go Hero (12-1) at Punchestown Pts 3m sft in Feb.
Maple Mons (IRE) 4-6 (12-1) Made all, 6l adv 4out, mstk 3out, adv last, now rddn & so to assert inside final 100 yards, won at Lisronagh 3m hvy in Dec beating Michealamaystar (11-10) by 3l, 5 ran.
Sixteen Again (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Alw pr, 4th 6out, msth 5out, clsr 3rd 3out, hdwy to ld bef last, sow, won at Farmaclaffley 3m mdn hvy in Feb beating Queens Island (11-5) by 6l, 9 ran.
Cant Pay Wont Pay (IRE) 9-2 (12-1) Prom, 7l 2nd 1/2way, prog to ld bef 2out, going best from 2out, 15l adv last, v easily, won at Belclare 3m mdn sft in Mar beating Just Wait And See (11-10) by 24l, 14 ran.
