tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead briefly and ridden 2 out, soon headed, 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon short of room on outer and hampered, dropped to rear and eased entering straight
rear of mid-division on outer, closer in 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, jumped left at 1st and reminder, jumped left again at 2nd and pushed along, ridden at 6th, no impression before 3 out
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, 6th 2 out, no impression
towards rear, ridden in 9th on outer 3 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, hampered at 1st, slightly hampered at 2nd and stumbled on landing at 3rd, 12th 3 out, soon pushed along, went moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening run-in
tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, ridden after 4 out, soon no impression
mid-division, took keen hold, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, no impression
towards rear, not fluent at 4th, no impression from 3 out, kept on one pace straight
led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, weakened
tracked leaders in 5th, headway into 2nd 2 out, improved to dispute lead after 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well run-in
held up in rear, headway 3 out, went 3rd next, ridden to dispute lead briefly after 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
J P McManus has three entries here and Mark Walsh has chosen Rock De Baune over The Big Lense and Western Boy though his mount appeared suited by stepping up to 3m at Leopardstown last time where he wasn't beaten far. THE JAM MAN, who was in tremendous form on good ground last summer, hasn't taken to fences this campaign and did much better when reverting to hurdles and finishing runner-up at Gowran so gets the nod in a tight handicap. Polished Steel was placed in a Thurles handicap before easily landing a maiden on the same track but Eight And Bob has been hit with a 9lb rise for a narrow victory over 3m here last month. Halsafari has been progressing nicely and battled to victory over the course and distance last time though that was on ground with plenty of give. Chatham Street Lad is in fine form though he's another suited by softer ground but British Art has been running well and can make his presence felt from the bottom of the handicap.
Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Agusta Gold (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Awayinthewest (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Waited with, soon raced in 6th, not fluent 5th, soon pushed along briefly, headway before 4 out, soon pushed along again and dropped to rear, no extra approaching straight, last of 7, dist behind Honeysuckle (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) Yielding in Jan.
Western Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, hampered 3rd, ridden in 7th and no impression 3 out when hampered, soon no extra, 5th of 10, 19 1/4l behind The King Of Brega (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Jan.
Boot Camp (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, last of 12, dist behind Dallas Des Pictons (10-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp gd in Feb.
Golden Jewel (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Towards rear, closer in 9th 3 out, ridden in 7th next, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Agusta Gold (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
The Jam Man (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Always towards rear, trailing from 5 out, never a factor, fell 2 out, at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb.
The Big Lense (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Rear of mid-division, 5th after 8th, slight mistake at 10th, no impression on leaders before 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 9, 19 3/4l behind The Gatechecker (10-13) at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Kingston Girl (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, not fluent at 3rd and mistake 4th, trailing 5th, hampered 2 out, no impression, 6th of 7, 29 1/4l behind Sinoria (11-2) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
Polished Steel (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd after 4 out, disputed entering straight, led 2 out, ridden clear before last, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Feb beating Great White Shark (11-4) by 6l, 18 ran.
Gagas Horse 4-1 (11-9) Mid-division, progress to 4th after 6th, lost place before 7th where not fluent, soon weakened to rear, detached after 8th, soon eased, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Lucky Icon (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up in last, off pace at 4th, headway into 6th 3 out, 5th next, soon ridden, no impression in 4th when fell at last, at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Feb.
Eight And Bob 5-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 8th from 5th, progress 8th, 5th approaching straight travelling smoothly, on terms 2 out, soon led, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan beating Cher Why Not (10-1) by 1l, 18 ran.
Halsafari (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division early and raced on outer, 11th halfway, improved into 2nd approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, on terms last, soon led, kept on best run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan beating Deal With It (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 21 ran.
British Art 4-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, closer halfway, mistake 3 out, pushed along and headway into 3rd approaching next, ridden in 2nd and no impression on winner before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Oscars Den (11-8) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Rock De Baune (FR) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, progress 2 out, ridden into 5th entering straight, 3rd and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 23, 4 1/4l behind Cuneo (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
