mid-division, headway into 6th after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 4 out, ridden and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and kept on well from 2 out
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up towards rear, headway into 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, moderate 6th last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th before 3 out, 4th after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on to 2nd run-in, not reach winner
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on same pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
The booking of Ruby Walsh for Sober Sailor suggests Tony Martin means business and The Ice Factor should go well on his handicap debut as he will enjoy the fast conditions. In The Haven has produced his best form on ground with plenty of give so it's POINT THE TOES who earns the vote. She found 3m on soft ground too much to handle when tackling Grade 3 company at Cork in November but earlier victories including over this C&D should be good enough for her to get back on the winning track. Millenarys Lady is unproven on ground this quick but her overall form puts her in the frame in what is a moderate contest.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Popcorn (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs sft in Nov.
Point The Toes (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) In rear, closed to chase leaders in 4th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, mistake 2 out, 4th of 6, 30l behind Sword Of Destiny (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Makhaaleb (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, headway 5th, weakened soon after 3 out, tailed off, last of 7, 43l behind Dr Flynn (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Budwiser (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 5th entering straight, soon no impression and moderate 6th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 13l behind Like Your Style (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Derrinlanna (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, in rear from before halfway, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Scotsirish (12-0) at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) hvy in Feb.
Gimli's Return (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 6th 3 out, no extra next, weakened, 13th of 20, well behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
The Ice Factor 16-1 (11-4) Never nearer than mid-division, never on terms, tailed off, 8th of 12, 35l behind Secret Edge (10-12) at Wetherby 2m Listed hdl 3yo (1) gd in Oct.
Simon Says (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mistake and unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Owennacurra Milan (12-0) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102, 14 ran.
Smokey Thatch (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 18, 27l behind Primroseandblue (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft.
Sober Sailor (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 14, 50l behind Immediate Response (11-9) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb.
Annie Alainn (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 32l behind Play The Market (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Missus Archie (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Soon towards rear, some slow jumps, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Knockmehill Lady (10-7) at Clonmel 2m mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft.
Special Raffle (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Led, headed halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd before 3 out, soon no chance with first 2, kept on one pace under presssure, lost 3rd near line, 4th of 5, 25l behind Charlie's Vic (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mrs nov hdl.
Pink Goddess (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Led, headed after 3 out and soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Call Box (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95.
Millenarys Lady (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, went 6th approaching straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 13l behind Colls Corner (11-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Feb.
In The Haven (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, last of 11, well behind Immediate Response (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy.
