disputed lead, headed before halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra
took keen hold and disputed lead, led before halfway, headed before straight, no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, improved to chase winner 2f out, kept on without matching winner final furlong
soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, no impression 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, led before straight, stayed on well from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and some progress, soon no extra
took keen hold, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, closed up over 6f out to track leaders, pushed along before straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, 3rd 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, no extra straight
held up, soon towards rear, never a factor, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
held up, 11th halfway, pushed along over 4f out, some headway to chase leaders and wide into straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, 10th halfway, improved to chase leaders and no impression 2f out on inner, one pace
Something was clearly amiss with FULLASTHESEA on his Rules debut as he finished tailed off. He'd looked useful when winning his point and has been given a good break so is well worth another chance here. Stable companion Dinons also disappointed last time on his second start but also returns from a break and is expected to improve while Castle North should come on for a satisfactory debut for the champion trainer. There are some interesting newcomers to stir into the pot with Trappist Monk and Gone Gallivanting making most appeal in a very trappy race full of ifs and buts.
Bennaway (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Chased leaders, 5th early, closed up from before halfway to be prominent, pushed along approaching straight and no impression, one pace, 3rd of 7, 33 1/4l behind Master Of Tara (11-13) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Bensachuine (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Mid-division early, improved to chase leaders and close up after 4f, 3rd halfway, disputed from 6f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression on winner and kept on same pace, lost 2nd closing stages of final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6 1/4l behind Major Destination (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
Castle North (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Led, joined before halfway and headed 6f out, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 8 1/2l behind Getaway John (11-13) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Feb.
Dinons (FR) 2-1fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd over 4f out, lost place approaching straight and soon no extra, 9th of 15, dist behind Downtown Getaway (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Dec.
Dream Conti (FR) Lauro gelding out of Posterite.
Fullasthesea 15-8fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 4f out, soon weakened quickly, 5th of 6, dist behind Dunvegan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Megalomaniac Alfred Nobel gelding out of Hint Of Humour.
Shavalack Mahler gelding out of Be Frankful.
Trappist Monk (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Cush Jewel.
Gone Galavanting (IRE) Oscar filly out of Babygotback.
Basil's Boy (IRE) Frozen Fire gelding out of Knock Bridge.
Gone Dancin (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Sallanches.
Klassy Kay (IRE) Presenting filly out of On The Horizon.
Under Surveillance (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division early, closer after 6f, 5th halfway, improved into 2nd 3f out, challenged entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Mary B (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hvy in Feb.
