tracked leader, 2nd at 7th, took closer order 4 out, lost place before 3 out, weakened before 2 out
towards rear, 9th after 7th, headway to 5th 3 out where left 4th, no impression on leaders 2 out, not fluent last, weakened to moderate 5th closing stages
towards rear, a little keen, 10th after 7th, no impression 3 out, one paced
rear of mid-division, 8th after 7th, dropped to rear and detached before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, progress at 1st where bumped and unseated rider
tracked leader, improved to lead at 1st, 3 lengths clear at 7th, reduced advantage 4 out, joined 3 out where mistake and fell
rear, progress to 6th at 7th, good headway and closed before 3 out where left 2nd, ridden and effort before last, led run-in, kept on strongly
mid-division, 5th at 7th, 4th 3 out where left 3rd, no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
led, headed at 1st where mistake and bumped rival, soon 4th, progress after 3rd, 3rd after 7th, dropped to 4th 4 out, lost place before 3 out, kept on one pace to moderate 4th closing stages
in touch, 4th after 7th, improved to 3rd 4 out, progress to dispute 3 out where left in lead, 4 lengths clear 2 out, reduced advantage before last, headed run-in, no extra
Sil Ver Klass has been raised 8lb for landing a Fairyhouse handicap while Shopping Around is 7lb higher than when scoring at Clonmel in October. Hollybank King just outlasted Brandy Harbour at Thurles but the latter has much the better of the weights and should reverse the form. THAT'S LIFEBUOY (NAP) has a strike-rate of 1-28 and is still a maiden over fences but she's generally competed at a higher level and wasn't disgraced in Listed company at Naas a week ago so looks the one to beat. Banjo is 1-37 and has been beaten off this mark the last three times.
Forrard Away (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) In rear, progress into 4th and ridden 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Gevrey (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Shopping Around (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) In rear, progress on inner into 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Farceur Du Large (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Carrigmoorna Pine (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Towards rear, 6th after 4th, lost place after 5th, headway on outer after 3 out, 5th last, kept on same pace to 4th closing stages, no danger, 4th of 9, 9l behind Fighting Fit (10-5) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Hilltop Supreme (IRE) 28-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders early, mid-division when slight mistake 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened, 11th of 18, dist behind Handsworth (10-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.
Dont Go Yet (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 7th, 9th and ridden when hampered 2 out, no impression, 6th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Now Where Or When (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
Brandy Harbour 3-1fav (11-9) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, disputed before last, ridden and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Hollybank King (10-1) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
That's Lifebuoy (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd, not fluent at 4th, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, dropped to 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 5, 14 1/4l behind Elimay (11-0) at Naas 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Johngus (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, no impression, 7th of 12, 33l behind Coeur Sublime (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m sft in Jan.
Fou Diligence (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 3 out, ridden before next, kept on one pace, 4th of 22, 6 1/2l behind Routine Excellence (11-0) at Navan 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Hollybank King (IRE) 15-2 (10-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute before last, narrow lead after last, kept on well under pressure, won at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb beating Brandy Harbour (11-9) by 1l, 15 ran.
Sil Ver Klass (FR) 3-1fav (10-13) Held up, ridden to close after 2 out, disputed before last, narrow lead approaching last, slightly slow last, asserted run-in, cosily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jan beating Nelly's Money (10-13) by 2l, 8 ran.
Banjo (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, improved to lead at 6th, headed at 10th, lost place after 4 out, kept on run-in, no extra close home, 6th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Secret Cargo (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f sft in Nov.
