led and disputed early, headed before 4th, 6th halfway, headway into 4th after 4 out, 2nd entering straight, ridden to press leader 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, just held 2nd run-in
always prominent and disputed, led 3 out, ridden to assert before last, comfortably
led and disputed, 3rd halfway, slightly hampered 4 out, soon ridden and no extra
towards rear early, mid-division in 10th halfway, dropped towards rear again 4 out, no extra
mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd after 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division early, headway into 4th halfway, 6th after 4 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace, just held for 2nd run-in
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 11th 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on same pace
towards rear, closer briefly 4 out, ridden in 9th after 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, pushed along into 8th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 10th 4 out, no impression
towards rear, some late headway after 2 out, ridden into 8th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led and disputed from 6th, 2nd 3 out, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders early, 9th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden and no extra 2 out
A strong turnout for the money with many of the entries arriving in top form but it's SECURITY BREACH who gets the vote on his handicap debut. Willie Mullins' youngster, a winner on fast ground on the Flat, handled heavy ground well when landing his maiden at Wexford and could have got in here lightly. Gates Of Rome is in cracking shape but probably needs more testing conditions so Gold Bullet looks more of a threat as he was an impressive winner of a Limerick maiden. Lughnasa could hardly have won a maiden here more easily and is another who looks well treated while St Maxime battled to victory at Galway in September and a long absence is rarely a problem for one from this yard.
Gates Of Rome (IRE) 5-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f hdl hvy in Mar beating Salesin (11-2) by 7l, 12 ran.
Gold Bullet (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead before straight, asserted before last, easily, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Mar beating Not For You (11-12) by 9l, 11 ran.
Mazuri Cowboy (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, strongly pressed when mistake 2 out, headed last and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Viaduct Joey (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-123 in Feb.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Led and disputed, headed before 4 out, still 2nd before 2 out, soon no extra, kept on same pace, last of 4, 17l behind Roi Du Mee (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f lst chs (1) hvy in Jan.
Authinger (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, 13th 2 out, some headway into 8th entering straight but no extra run-in, 11th of 24, 10l behind Tennis Cap (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Rodriguez (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Led after 1st at fast pace, ridden and joined 3 out, soon headed and ridden, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 14, 4l behind Dara Tango (11-12) at Clonmel 2m nh nov hdl gf in Sep.
First Impressions (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd 4 out, weakened from next, 9th of 12, well behind Mount Colah (11-0) at Navan 2m hcp hdl hvy in Mar.
Limpopo Tom (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led and quickened before last, stayed on strongly, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar beating City Press (11-10) by 4l, 7 ran.
Masked Phantom (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Always rear, never a factor, trailing 5 out, 15th of 19, well behind Down Under (11-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs 0-109 gs in Mar.
Security Breach (IRE) 7-4 (11-7) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead before last, ridden and pressed last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Mar beating King of The Picts (11-7) by 1l, 12 ran.
St Maxime (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Galway 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Sep beating Notimetoserve (11-5) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
Roving Lad (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) In rear, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2 out, 13th of 19, well behind Rockyaboya (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Mar.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pecked badly on landing and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Sammy Black (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Swift Lady (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden to lead before straight, headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Mr Shankly (11-2) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Mar.
Allee Garde (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, mistake 3rd, a bit slow 5th, led approaching next, mistake 4 out (normal 5 out), not fluent and headed next, no extra approaching straight, tailed off, 5th of 6, 49l behind Immediate Response (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs in Mar.
Lughnasa (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, challenged and led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar beating Lettermacaward (11-12) by 8l, 20 ran.
Tepalo (FR) 9-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear 5 out, behind when pulled up after next, in a race won by Happy New Year (9-3) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Nov, 10 ran.
Sherika (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, dropped to 3rd and no extra run-in, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Miss Xian (10-0) at Naas 3m hcp hdl in Feb.
Hartside (GER) 10-1 (11-0) Settled in rear, 4th halfway, ridden approaching straight and soon no chance with first 2, kept on one pace into distant 3rd run-in, 3rd of 5, 31l behind Dogora (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo hdl hvy in Jan.
Ubolt (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and weakened after 5 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Suntiep (11-12) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
