raced in 7th early, moderate 11th approaching straight, soon no extra
raced in 9th early, still moderate 9th approaching straight, soon headway, no extra after 2 out
soon mid-division, pushed along briefly 4th, moderate 10th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out
raced in 6th early, still moderate 6th approaching straight, soon ridden to close, no impression and switched right run-in, one pace
held up, moderate 8th approaching straight, soon ridden to close, no impression and slight mistake last, one pace
raced in 5th early, moderate 4th approaching straight and pushed along, soon closed, no extra approaching last
raced in 8th early, slightly slow 5th, moderate 7th approaching straight, ridden to close and challenge approaching last, kept on without reaching winner closing stages
held up, slightly slow 2nd, pushed along on outer from 3 out, moderate 14th approaching straight, soon no extra
raced in 10th early, went moderate 5th approaching straight, closed 2 out travelling smoothly, pushed along to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in to hold on at the finish
tracked leader, ridden straight, no extra approaching last
soon in rear, never a factor
towards rear, mistake 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 13th approaching straight, soon headway under pressure, no impression and slight mistake last, stayed on without threatening run-in
raced in 3rd, pushed along briefly 3rd, pulled up quickly after next
soon led, headed approaching last, one pace after
towards rear, pushed along briefly 4th, moderate 12th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out
HATCH HALL won a Cork maiden in October then scored twice at Dundalk. An opening handicap mark over hurdles of 109 looks manageable providing the ground doesn't get too soft. Next Bend was unlucky at Leopardstown in December when his saddle slipped and made no mistake in a Wexford maiden 10 days ago when he was impressive. He looks a threat while the ultra-consistent Mighty Concorde looks certain to win before long after another fine run behind Blazer at Leopardstown. Mount Beckham showed his liking for this trip when scoring at Down Royal and there's more to come but Angus Milan would be suited by further rain as his two victories have come on heavy ground.
Rosie Alice (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Slight mistake 1st, held up, soon 5th, moderate 5th from 6th, soon no impression, slight mistake 2 out, last of 7, 37l behind Limini (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) hvy in Jan.
Angus Milan (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 7th from 2nd, slight mistakes 3rd and 5th, 6th and headway towards outer approaching straight, no impression in moderate 5th when fell last, at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Be Seeing You 7-2 (11-1) Held up on outside, not fluent 5th or 7th, in touch 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 7, 19 1/2l behind Johnny Go (10-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Elusive Ivy (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Held up towards rear early, mid-division in 7th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, improved into 4th 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra 2 out, 4th of 10, 35 1/4l behind Not For Burning (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Mighty Concorde (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Mid-division, slightly slow 4th, closed travelling smoothly straight, challenged at last, soon briefly on terms, no impression and one pace from 150yds out, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Blazer (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Mount Beckham (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, went 4th after 3 out, progress to challenge last, ridden and kept on well to lead closing stages, edged right near line, won at Down Royal 2m mdn sft in Mar beating Laid Back Luke (11-12) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Pakman 9-2 (11-4) Wandered slightly before 1st, tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, one pace approaching 2 out, 3rd of 15, 12 3/4l behind Burgas (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
The Brock Inn (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) In rear, moderate 6th from 6th, no impression when slight mistake 3 out, 6th of 7, 36 3/4l behind Limini (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) hvy in Jan.
Next Bend (IRE) 9-4jfav (11-4) Chased leaders, soon 7th, closer in 3rd from 3 out, travelling smoothly before straight, soon pushed along to challenge on inner, led before 2 out, soon asserted, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m mdn sft in Mar beating First Post (11-12) by 12l, 14 ran.
Dollar And A Dream (IRE) 3-1fav (11-8) A little keen, soon chased leaders, no impression straight, 7th of 18, 21 1/4l behind Ice Cold Soul (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hatch Hall 4-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Empresario (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
My Painter (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt, towards rear, no impression 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 12, 21 3/4l behind All Body And Soul (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Fluspar (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) In rear, detached from 7th, slight mistake next, closed under pressure approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, left 5th from 2 out, 5th of 6, dist behind Tongie (11-3) at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Mar.
O'donoghue's Opera (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Held up behind leaders, mainly 5th, slight mistake 6th, slight mistake 3 out and ridden, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 18 1/4l behind Vicangelome (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Led, joined 6th, headed approaching 4 out, soon lost place, dropped to moderate 8th approaching straight, weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Fairly Legal (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Fighting Days (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Soon towards rear, no extra approaching straight, 12th of 18, dist behind Ice Cold Soul (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Le Vagabond (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Raced 4th, improved to 3rd after 4 out, pushed along into 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 3rd 2 out where bad mistake, soon moderate 4th, no extra, 4th of 5, 17l behind Never Again (10-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
