mid-division, progress to chase leaders 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th before 5 out, challenged before 2 out where disputed, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, slight mistake 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, slightly hampered after last
chased leader, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd halfway, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened entering straight, pulled up before last
always towards rear, slight mistakes 4th and 7th, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and tailed off
led, pressed 3 out, ridden and disputed 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in
held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression before last
mid-division, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened 2 out and slight mistake, pulled up before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close in behind leaders when short of room after 3 out, clipped heels and stumbled, 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, closer in mid-division 4 out, ridden into 8th 2 out, stayed on into 5th last, kept on run-in to go 3rd, no impression on leaders
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3 out, disputed 2 out and slight mistake, ridden in 2nd before last, no impression on winner and kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression entering straight, 8th last, kept on one pace
mid-division, dropped towards rear before 5 out, ridden in rear and slight mistake 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
slight mistake 1st, mid-division best, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
Gordon Elliott saddles a quartet here and it's difficult to separate them. Robin Thyme and Double Scores were both easy winners of maidens last time while the progressive Jury Duty made a successful handicap debut at Navan, for which he's been raised 9lb. Space Cadet has been unable to get his head in front in maidens but has been beaten by some useful performers and a handicap mark of 121 doesn't look excessive. Dont Tell No One has only had three runs over hurdles and makes his handicap bow. He'll love the conditions and should soon be adding to his maiden victory here on New Year's Day, though inexperience may just catch him out here. Burgas takes a big step up in trip after his third place in a Listed novices' race over the minimum at Naas but the distance is no problem for Positive Approach, though he's up another 4lb after failing in his hat-trick attempt at Thurles. Road To Respect ran poorly in a Grade 2 at Thurles last time and was earlier beaten by CHAIN GANG at Leopardstown. The latter found Grade 2 company a bit hot back there last time but looks the type to go on improving and can make a successful handicap debut.
Burgas (FR) 3-1 (11-6) Led, pressed 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 8 1/4l behind Sutton Place (11-2) at Naas 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Coney Island (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Prominent in 2nd, 3rd 3 out, soon 4th, pushed along and no impression from after 2 out, no extra straight, slight mistake last, last of 5, 29l behind Bleu Et Rouge (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Positive Approach (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 8th, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Sonny B (10-8) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Robin Thyme (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Disputed early, led after 1st, mistake 6th and slight mistake 7th, pressed 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, ridden entering straight, asserted before last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb beating Long Way Back (11-4) by 7l, 11 ran.
Dont Tell No One (IRE) 2-1 (11-9) Led, headed from 2nd, dropped to 5th after 4th, not fluent 8th, moderate 3rd before 3 out, closer in 4th before straight on inner, not fluent 2 out, ridden between horses between last 2, chased winner when fell last, at Clonmel 2m 3f hvy in Feb.
Road To Respect (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 7th, soon pushed along and no extra after next, weakened, 3rd of 5, dist behind Acapella Bourgeois (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f (1) sft in Feb.
Golan Lodge (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Double Scores (IRE) 4-9fav (11-12) Led, jumped well in the main, not fluent 6th, asserted from 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar beating Kilcrea Bridge (11-12) by 12l, 10 ran.
Space Cadet (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along briefly 5th and again next, ridden from 3 out, 4th next, went moderate 3rd before last, improved into 2nd after last, kept on run-in, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Jett (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Jury Duty (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, chased leader approaching straight in 2nd, closed and challenged from before 3 out where led, asserted from next, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Go Darsi Go (11-10) by 3 1/4l, 16 ran.
Stowaway Shark (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Made all, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed 3 out and slight mistake, asserted after 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Cork 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Gran Cavallo (11-12) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 7-4 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress into 3rd at 8th, not fluent 3 out, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in 4th before 2 out, weakened, 4th of 6, 27l behind Notwhatiam (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Mar.
Ben Button (IRE) 2-11fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 7th, not fluent 4 out, led narrowly after 3 out, ridden after last, no extra run-in and headed closing stages, 2nd of 3, 1/2l behind Instant Smile (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Mar.
Kinnitty Castle (IRE) 2-1fav (10-3) Held up in rear, no impression and not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, behind and pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Chain Gang 8-1 (11-0) Settled behind leaders in 4th, 3rd after 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra entering straight, 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 21 1/4l behind A Toi Phil (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
Nobody Home (IRE) 7-2fav (10-11) Chased leaders, slight mistake 8th, under pressure approaching straight and soon no impression, no extra from before 3 out, 10th of 16, 35 1/2l behind Jury Duty (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
