rear of mid-division and took keen holld early, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, progress into 6th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out
mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, edged left 1f out, edged left again inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, moderate 5th 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on inner, ridden 5f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 4th over 2f out, disputing 2nd over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride and towards rear, pushed along entering straight, kept on same pace from 2f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
always prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon 2nd, joined for 2nd when checked briefly 1f out, checked again and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
slowly away and always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
Not surprisingly most of these would be happier jumping a set of hurdles including Couleur De La Loi, who was in good form over timber last summer. The lightly-raced Esharaat ran well in a similar event here in January though was about five lengths behind the runner-up Viaduct Joey, who continues to go well at this sort of level. Attenzione showed a bit of form for Marco Botti though takes a big step up in trip and hasn't run since August. Catimini has won a couple of minor races over hurdles, including when beating Dashing Lady a head over 2m4f at Wexford in October, but both are real staying types who may find even this trip on the short side. Res Ipsa Loquitur was in very good form on quick ground last summer and can go well if handling the surface but WELL TUNED is the pick on the balance of his form over timber, despite winning just once, and can hopefully overcome her lack of all-weather experience.
Chasing Waterfalls (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Raced in 4th early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along before straight, no impression 1f out, eased inside final furlong,, 11th of 14, 11l behind Thirteen Diamonds (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Jan.
Couleur De La Loi (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Slowly away and trailing in last, ridden entering straight, last 2f out, went moderate 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 5th of 10, 11l behind Rocky Bleier (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Apr.
Esharaat (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, 6th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Sar Oiche (9-0) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Jan.
Percys Choice (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) In rear, pushed along briefly 5 out, some modest progress 3 out, soon no impression, 14th of 18, well behind Hard Bought (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Two Cool Shabra (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened before straight, 27th of 29, well behind Domesday Book (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Dec.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 11-4fav (9-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress entering straight, 3rd 2f out, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong and edged left, narrowly headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 11, hd behind Sar Oiche (9-0) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Jan.
Allez Motto (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Soon raced in 7th, no danger from under 4f out, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Disko (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo NH flat in Feb.
Attenzione (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden over 4f out, well behind over 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Masterpaver (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Catimini (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before straight, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Shabra's Bertolini (9-8) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Dec, 21 ran.
Dashing Lady (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress to dispute 4 out, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra 2 out, soon eased and pulled up, in a race won by Mrs Mac Veale (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl gd in Nov, 9 ran.
Ittimetogo (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th when slight mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 40l behind He Is Top Class (10-6) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Aug.
Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 11th on outer 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 13th of 18, 21l behind Lettre de Cachet (9-0) at Navan 1m 5f mdn stks sft in Oct.
Well Tuned (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 7th after 3rd, dropped to rear from before 6th, under pressure from 4 out, no impression from before straight, no extra and eased run-in, 9th of 10, 39l behind Little King Robin (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs lst hdl (1) gf in Oct.
Maravilloso (IRE) Captain Marvelous filly out of Villa Bianca's.
