prominent early, not fluent 3rd and soon headed, chased leaders after, ridden and no impression from 4 out, no extra in moderate 9th when fell 2 out
rear of mid-division, short of room after 2nd and rider briefly lost irons, progress to 7th at 9th, travelling well in 3rd approaching 4 out where left 2nd, led approaching 2 out, ridden after last, stayed on well
chased leaders, mistake 7th, ridden and no impression when mistake 9th, no extra, behind when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear when stumbled and unseated rider after 2nd
held up in rear, progress approaching 5 out, went 3rd approaching 3 out, pushed along and went 2nd 2 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace
prominent, raced keenly, disputed until headed approaching 3rd, 2nd at 7th, mistake 9th, on terms 5 out, fell next
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered 4 out, ridden and no impression in 6th 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression approaching 4 out, no extra from next
chased leaders, raced keenly, 2nd at 4th and led next, clear at 6th, joined 5 out and soon headed, ridden and weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, progress 9th and on terms after next, left in lead 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake and unseated rider last
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, pushed along in 4th approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression when left 3rd at last, soon 4th again, kept on one pace
prominent, raced keenly, led after 3rd, headed before 5th, 3rd at 7th, hampered 4 out, ridden and no impression in 5th approaching 2 out, left 4th at last and soon 3rd, kept on one pace
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 5 out, kept on one pace from 3 out, never a factor
Saint Benedict, a dual winner between the flags, has been a bit disappointing in similar race to this in his last two starts after a narrow defeat by Templebredin at Clonmel when Dento Des Obeaux was a long way behind. He holds Pyrios on his latest run though Jamie Codd's presence on CEMISTER could swing things the way of the former Willie Mullins' inmate. A winner at Stradbally in December, he's only had five starts in an interrupted career so should have scope for further progress. Arctic Comet beat Cloudy Tuesday, conqueror of Saint Benedict at Thurles last time, at Kinsale in December and is still a youngster at this level so should give a good account of himself.
Arctic Comet (IRE) (12-2) Chsd ldrs, disp from 4th, wo with 3l adv aftr 5out, jnd when left clr 3out, 4l adv & in command bef 2out, won at Kinsale 3m sft in Dec beating Cloudy Tuesday (11-11) by 5l, 8 ran.
Big Leg Up (IRE) (12-2) Mid-div, 7th 1/2way, bhnd in 6th bef 3out, rdn in 5th aftr 2out, sn no ex, detd when pu bef last, at Loughanmore 3m sft in Oct.
Carrig Hill (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, b mstk 6out, 6th & rdn aftr 4out, pu bef 2out, at Lingstown 3m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Cemister (FR) (12-2) Ld, hdd 4th, ld agn 9th, strongly pressed appr str, kow from last, won at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec beating Ranger Kid (12-2) by 2l, 9 ran.
Dento Des Obeaux (FR) 12-1 (12-2) Chased leader, close up at times, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 4th before 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Templebredin (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Duty Calls (IRE) 40-1 (12-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 6th, never a factor, pulled up 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Fiston Du Mou (FR) 9-2 (12-2) Mid-division, not fluent 8th, 6th from halfway, ridden before 2 out and soon no impression in 8th, kept on same pace from before last, 8th of 14, dist behind Complete Sizing (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Michael's Pick (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Prominent and disputed early, soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, weakened 5 out, 12th of 17, dist behind Shady Operator (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f sft in Feb.
Pyrios (FR) 40-1 (12-2) Mid-division, closer in 5th from halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 14, 25 3/4l behind Complete Sizing (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Saint Benedict (IRE) 11-10fav (12-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and no impression on winner approaching last, ridden and no extra run-in, 2nd of 12, 9 1/2l behind Cloudy Tuesday (12-2) at Thurles 3m 1f mdn hvy in Mar.
Singing Banjo (IRE) 125-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear early, mid-division before halfway, ridden 5 out, moderate 8th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 17, dist behind Shady Operator (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f sft in Feb.
Tareeshar (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, mistake 6 out and slight mistake 5 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Save Us Avis (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Towards rear, a bit closer in 9th from halfway, mistake 6 out and not fluent next, mistake in 10th 3 out, ridden before next and soon no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind Complete Sizing (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Easca Mor (IRE) (11-11) (very poor visibility), mid-div, 5th 1/2way, rdn into str in 6th, kow aftr last to go 4th cl hm, 4th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Manothepeople (12-2) at Tattersalls 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Lady Violet (IRE) 200-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, slow 3rd, in rear and pushed along after 7th, no extra from 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Cloudy Tuesday (12-2) at Thurles 3m 1f mdn hvy in Mar.
The Lying King (IRE) 33-1 (12-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, no impression before 3 out and soon pushed along, no extra after 2 out and pulled up before last, at Thurles 3m 1f mdn hvy in Mar.
