prominent, led from 2nd to 3rd, lost place from 7th, trailing after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, improved into close 2nd before straight, challenged after 2 out, led before last, stayed on well
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no impression after 3 out, trailing straight
always prominent, 3rd after 4 out, led before straight, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, headed before last, stayed on
tracked leaders, progress into 2nd approaching halfway, 3rd 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th, 8th and driven along before 3 out, remote 4th when bad mistake 2 out, no extra
held up early, progress into 5th halfway, disputing 3rd when fell 3 out
held up in touch, fell 4 out
led, headed 2nd, led again from 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, eased from 2 out, completely tailed off
held up early, progress into 2nd halfway, led 3 out, headed and weakened before straight, remote 3rd from 2 out
Down to a nice looking mark LYDON HOUSE can take this stamina sapping handicap chase at the expense of Hidden Present and The Corby Glen. Also benefiting from a step down in trip the pick seems to be at his best racing weight since winning at Down Royal last term so he should run a big race. Hidden Present is a winning pointer, who looked a different animal when winning at Gowran Park last time with cheek pieces fitted and the suggestion is there's more to come from him over this trip. The Corby Glen scored easily on just his second start for this stable before running with credit under a 10lb higher mark last time so should be seen to better effect here. The Cub Wood can also be added to the list racing off an attractive mark but Lydon House looks the best treated and just gets the call.
Inverlochy Lad (IRE) 10-11fav (11-0) Tracked winner, led 9th, headed and blundered 11th, left 2nd 5 out, no impression from after 4 out, 2nd of 3, 22l behind Gilsland (11-0) at Ayr 3m 1f beg chase (4) gf in Mar.
Rock Diplomat (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Prominent early, dropped towards rear halfway, stayed on from 4 out, 7th of 20, 30l behind Saddlers Storm (10-9) at Navan 3m nov chs in Mar.
Royal Paradise (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 23l behind Travino (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase in Mar.
Lydon House 7-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 7th and ridden 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure, 6th of 15, 7l behind Chief Oscar (10-6) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 in Mar.
Ifyoucouldseemenow (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Towards rear, progress into 6th halfway, 5th 4 out, 3rd next, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out, 8th of 15, 27l behind Chief Oscar (10-6) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 in Mar.
Twice The Craic (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 16, 49l behind Ballistraw (11-1) at Gowran Park 3m hts chs sft in Mar.
The Corby Glenn (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Towards rear, progress 5 out, 6th 3 out, 5th before 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 13, 14l behind Whatsabillion (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 in Mar.
Lion Valley (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway to 4th 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 33l behind Cloughmile (10-13) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Hidden Present (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Led and disputed from 3rd, led before halfway, ridden and challenged 3 out, kept on well from before last, won at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-102 in Mar beating Buen Camino (11-4) by 6l, 16 ran.
The Cub Wood (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 7th halfway, headway to 4th 3 out, ridden into close 2nd 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 28l behind The Corby Glenn (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 in Feb.
