mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, headway in 8th entering straight, ridden into 3rd 2 out, led approaching last, kept on well
rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra
mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
mid-division, weakened before 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden entering straight, ran on into 4th last, kept on well run-in, not reach winner
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
always towards rear
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway into 7th entering straight, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
prominent and disputed, ridden and weakened 4 out
rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression before last
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, 6th entering straight, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed from 4 out, ridden and weakened before straight
led and disputed, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
held up towards rear, some late headway straight, no danger
rear of mid-division, headway into 9th entering straight, ridden 2 out, 5th and no impression last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 11th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace
They don't come much tougher to predict than this. Dedigout is a progressive novice who finished third in a Grade 2 last time and makes his handicap debut while Marlay Park won this a year ago though he's now 10lb higher. Willie Mullins relies on the consistent Lord Gale who has been coming up against some decent novices and doesn't look badly treated while Novarov will appreciate the likely strong gallop having scored over 3m at Cork last time. ITS THE ICE I LIKE was always travelling nicely when scoring at Gowran and is progressing well enough to take this for Robert Tyner though the consistent One In A Milan has been going well over further on testing ground and these conditions could bring about more improvement.
Benash (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 14th of 22, 19l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
Dedigout (IRE) 11-10fav (11-3) Tracked leader, on terms approaching straight, in front before 2 out where not fluent, headed and kept on same pace from just before last, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Monksland (11-0) at Naas 2m 4f nov hdl Grade 2 (1) in Jan.
Marlay Park (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Rear of mid-division, dropped to last 4 out, soon no impression, 8th of 10, well behind The Sneezer (9-8) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp chs sft in Mar.
Tillahow (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 9th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 22, 17l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
Its The Ice I Like (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to narrow lead 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar beating Are Ya Right Chief (11-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Quietly Fancied (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Towards rear, slight mistake 9th and niggled along, no extra 4 out, slipped up into straight, in a race won by Lion Na Bearnai (11-3) at Navan 3m nov chs G2 (1) sft in Feb, 7 ran.
Sebadee (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Held up, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, stayed on into 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Loosen My Load (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f chs gd in Sep.
Black Benny (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Towards rear, some headway into 9th early straight, no extra after 2 out, 16th of 22, 21l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Mar.
Novarov (GER) 11-4fav (10-10) Mid-division, ridden into 7th before straight, effort and switched to rail last, ran on well run-in to lead closing stages, won at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar beating Daring Article (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Beau Michael 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, closer in 7th before 4 out, 6th before straight, no extra and pulled up quickly after 2 out, in a race won by Novarov (10-10) at Cork 3m hcp hdl in Mar, 17 ran.
Turner Brown (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway into 7th halfway, lost place 4 out, ridden in 12th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 18l behind Ghareer (10-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Lord Gale (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge 2 out and led entering straight, strongly pressed last and headed early run-in, kept on one pace under pressure but no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Sheer Genius (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Memories Of Milan (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division on inner, 5th halfway, in rear and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 21l behind Osirixamix (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Jan.
Slew Charm (FR) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 13th 3 out, ridden into 9th 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 8l behind Ghareer (10-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Bat Masterson (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, headway approaching last, stayed on well flat, 8th of 24, 13l behind Une Artiste (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gd in Mar.
Dibella (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, last of 10, well behind That'll Do Me (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Fahamore 5-4fav (10-11) Waited with towards rear, headway when not fluent 3 out, 4th approaching straight, 3rd and challenged from before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Beckett Rock (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Dec.
Kings Canyon (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, mistake and headed 6th, soon ridden and lost place, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Up For The Match (9-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Gran Torino (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, weakened halfway, pulled up 6 out, in a race won by Seabass (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Ext hcp ch in Jan, 22 ran.
Prince Of Forwards 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistakes 2nd and 3rd, weakened from 9th, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Steele's Rock (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 15, 42l behind Paddy Pub (10-7) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Feb.
Battling Boru (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 28l behind That'll Do Me (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Paco Jack (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 10th 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, under pressure in 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Ghareer (10-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Mar.
Cloughmile (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Waited with, bad mistake 6th, moderate 9th before 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Knockfierna (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f mrs nov chs Gr3 (1) hvy in Mar, 10 ran.
Raz De Maree (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Always rear, lost touch 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by The Bishop Looney (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl in Feb, 8 ran.
One In A Milan (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead 4 out, ridden and joined 2 out, narrowly headed early run-in, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Paddy Pub (10-7) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Feb.
Bobby John (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out, 10th of 17, 16l behind Table Mountain (11-10) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Mar.