held up, in rear from 3rd, still last before straight and pushed along, no impression, one pace
chased leaders, moderate 4th from 3rd, soon closer order, slight mistake 6th, still 4th before straight and pushed along, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
chased leader, closer order from 3rd, on terms from before 3 out where slight mistake, led approaching straight, joined 2 out, headed and dropped to 3rd from before last, one pace
led and clear, reduced lead from 3rd, joined from before 3 out where slight mistake, headed approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra
held up, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 7th from 3rd, soon closer order, not fluent 3 out, went 2nd approaching straight, 3rd 2 out and not fluent, soon no extra
held up, moderate 9th from 3rd, soon closer order, closed further from 7th, tracked leaders before straight, on terms travelling smoothly 2 out, led approaching last where slight mistake, pushed out to assert and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
held up, moderate 6th from 3rd, soon closer order, closed further from 7th, not much room from 3 out, 7th before straight, soon impeded, 4th 2 out travelling smoothly, ridden to go 2nd before last, one pace run-in
soon chased leaders, moderate 5th from 3rd, soon closer order to track leaders, 6th before straight, soon lost place and no extra
chased leaders, moderate 3rd from 3rd, slight mistake 7th, not much room from 3 out, dropped to 8th before straight and pushed along, no impression and one pace after
held up, moderate 8th from 3rd, soon closer order, 9th before straight and pushed along, soon slightly impeded and no extra
SHANNAK has won three races in his career, all on this track on ground with plenty of give. He's up 6lb for his victory over three miles on New Year's Day but can continue his excellent record on the course. Carrig Cathal completed a hat-trick in the summer including on heavy going and has been very unfortunate in his last two runs so he looks a threat as does Sure Reef. Willie Mullins' charge landed a Grade 2 at Leopardstown just over two years ago but has only had two subsequent starts including over a trip too short behind Jezki at Navan last month. That's A Wrap completed a hat-trick of handicap victories before stepping up into Grade B handicap company at Leopardstown and wasn't beaten far so back in the company is expected to make his presence felt. Presenting Percy has performed with credit in tough handicaps since completing a double in the autumn.
Jeannot De Nonant (FR) 25-1 (11-10) Raced in 9th early, slightly slow at 2nd, slight mistake 4th, no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Grand Partner (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Carrig Cathal 7-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, slight mistake 4th, 8th before 6th where slight mistake, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon 5th, improved to chase winner on inner into straight, bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Thurles 2m 4f sft in Feb.
Sure Reef (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistakes 2nd, 4th and 6th, 5th and ridden 3 out, weakened, 5th of 6, 28 3/4l behind Jezki (11-6) at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Thebarrowman (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened before next, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Marakoush (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Disputed lead, hit 1st, soon led, headed into straight, no extra 2 out, 6th of 8, 26 3/4l behind Ball D'arc (11-3) at Naas 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Presenting Percy 8-1 (10-5) In rear, headway on outer 3 out, pushed along in 10th next, went moderate 4th at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Isleofhopendreams (9-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
That's A Wrap 8-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 8th approaching next, ridden straight, kept on run-in, 6th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Ice Cold Soul (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp gd in Jan.
On Impulse (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, mostly 6th, ridden from 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 5th of 7, 13 3/4l behind Mckinley (11-7) at Naas 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
Shannak (IRE) 3-1jfav (10-10) Held up in rear, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, under pressure in 4th 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, soon narrow lead run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan beating Diamond Cauchois (10-10) by hd, 10 ran.
Ballybryan (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, slight mistakes 6th and 7th, soon headed, dropped to moderate 8th before straight, kept on again without threatening from 2 out, 4th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Clontarf (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 5th, lost place and pushed along from 3 out, no extra approaching last, 10th of 12, dist behind Oscar Sam (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp gd in Jan.
