always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
prominent, led from 3rd, bad mistake 3 out, ridden from next, headed before last, not fluent at last, no extra run-in and dropped to 3rd close home
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, some progress 4 out, went moderate 5th next, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders in 4th, moderate 4th 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
tracked leaders in 3rd, closer in 3rd when bad mistake 3 out, soon 2nd, improved to lead travelling well before last, pushed out run-in, stayed on well comfortably
always towards rear, remote 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
led, headed 3rd, ridden in 2nd 3 out, weakened before next
always towards rear, remote 7th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracking leaders when mistake and unseated rider 1st
SALSA SENSATION won a point at Glenbane in November and made a gallant attempt to make all over slightly further at Leopardstown on his hurdling debut. Normal progress can see him in the winner's enclosure here. Mystic Princess was a 33/1 chance when runner-up to the long odds-on Akorakor here at the beginning of the month and, though she was receiving 24lb from the winner, she also gets plenty of weight here. But Burton Hall, who was just behind in third, attempted to make all and didn't fade until the last so he may reverse the places. Fellow front-running Utmost Zeal has been reigned in late in his last two starts and the quicker going will be in his favour but two falls in four starts is off-putting.
Balmont Flyer (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Rough Justice (11-8) at Sligo 2m 4f cond mdn hdle in Aug, 8 ran.
Utmost Zeal (IRE) 13-8 (11-12) Led and soon clear, well clear after 4 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, reduced advantage approaching last, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Call Me Pj (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Baby Boss (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) In rear and in touch, weakened after 4 out, last of 4, well behind Captain Hox (11-1) at Ayr 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Last Move (IRE) soon towards rear, never a factor
News For Pascal (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place after 5 out, no extra and weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Buster Dan Dan (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Salsa Sensation (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, slight mistake 4th, headed 3 out, ridden from next, no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd before last kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Fletcher (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Wee Gaza (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, close 5th and slipped up after 3 out, in a race won by Akorakor (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl, 9 ran.
Cabra Cruizor (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always rear, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Perfect Promise (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs in Feb, 13 ran.
Little Sparrow (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Soon disputed lead, not fluent 5th, headed from next and soon weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Whiteout (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Mystic Princess (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, left 5th approaching 2 out, went 3rd after last, kept on run-in to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Akorakor (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl.
Burton Hall (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Prominent, disputed 3rd and led before 5th, headed after 2 out and slight mistake last, no impression on winner run-in, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Akorakor (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl.
