led, mistake and headed 4 out, ridden in 2nd when slight mistake next, not fluent at last, kept on same pace run-in
always behind, slow jumps 1st and 2nd, slight mistake 6th, under pressure 7th, trailing when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4 out, ridden after next, not fluent at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, bad mistake 3rd and slight mistake 6th, ridden 4 out, weakened to remote 5th when fell 3 out
tracked leaders on outer, ridden entering straight, moderate 4th 3 out, weakened from next, slow jump last and dropped to remote 5th run-in
towards rear, ridden 4 out, no impression in remote 6th entering straight, left 5th 3 out, went remote 4th run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd when slightly hampered 4 out, ridden in 3rd when jumped right next, kept on same pace from last
Ravished performed with credit in four starts over the bigger obstacles at the backend of last year then scored over hurdles at Limerick. He now reverts to fences and has to be a threat to all. UPAZO won two bumpers and scored twice over hurdles before starting favourite for his chasing bow on this track where he fell at the second-last when under pressure. The ground was very testing and may not have suited but he was entitled to need the run after a very long break and looks the best option. Asitsohappens finished runner-up in that latter race and wasn't disgraced in a strong handicap at Naas next time so he is also on the short-list. Malt Gem has fallen twice in four starts over fences and needs a confidence-booster.
Asitsohappens (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Held up, 7th after 5th, inclined to race towards outer, 6th before straight, no impression in 5th at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Empire Of Dirt (10-4) at Naas 2m 4f nov hcp chs in Feb.
Futuramic (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, soon moderate 4th, slight mistake 7th, jumped left 9th, soon no danger, eased straight, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Jarry D'honneur (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chase sft in Jan.
Malt Gem (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, closer 3 out, 13th next, no extra straight, 16th of 18, 38l behind Lean Araig (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Ravished (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Prominent, disputed lead from 6th, headed 8th, ridden in close 2nd before 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 22l behind Forever Gold (10-10) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl in Feb.
Upazo (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) Soon chased leaders in 3rd, slightly slow 1st, moderate 5th from 4th, jumped slightly right 7th, closer in 4th 4 out, wide and closed straight, ridden from 3 out, under pressure in 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Toubaloo (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase in Feb, 12 ran.
Murphys Filly (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, progress to dispute 6th, headed after 3 out, no extra in 5th approaching last, 6th of 11, 24l behind Mr Shankly (9-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 in Jan.
Romantic Fashion (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, slight mistake 4th, led after 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 14, 19l behind Forever Gold (10-10) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl in Feb.
