chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 8th and no extra over 3f out, weakened and tailed off
held up towards rear, headway into 5th 5f out, 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra from 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved in 2nd entering straight, led 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, challenged final furlong and headed close home
disputed early, chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression entering straight, weakened and tailed off
held up early, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and led close home
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, weakened 4f out, tailed off
Willie Mullins continues to dominate Irish racing and appears to have found an ideal opening for VESPER BELL to make a winning start though his pedigree is nothing startling and he should do better when sent jumping. Those with experience look a moderate bunch though Battle Bound has come up against some useful opposition and probably has some more improvement in him. Aupcharlie was just touched off when sent to Hexham for his opening run and probably produced a better effort at Down Royal on his only subsequent start, while Double Ross showed good pace for a long way when third at Navan and will have benefited from the experience.
Oscar Wise (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Alw pr, cl 3rd 3out, not qckn late, kow, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Micks Benefit (12-0) at Belclare 3m ire ptp gd in Mar.
Well Regarded (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, 5th entering straight, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Tusa Eire (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Aupcharlie (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 5th 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Open Up Your Heart (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat.
Battle Bound (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 4th 4f out, 3rd into straight, soon ridden, 2nd and no impression from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 15, 7l behind Celtic Folklore (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Craigs Dream (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, 19th of 21, well behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in Jan.
Golden Wonder (IRE) Goldmark gelding out of Polyploid.
Just For Joe (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, joined 4f out, headed entering straight, soon no extra, 7th of 16, 23l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Apr.
Vesper Bell (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Fair Choice.
Two In A Row (IRE) Amilynx gelding out of Kendos Dream.
Double Ross (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, 2nd and no impression on winner from over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Duomo Di Milano (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
