tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, no extra from before straight
soon chased leaders, 8th before 5 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight
soon mid-division, closed approaching straight, ridden in 2nd from 2 out, no impression from before last, dropped to 3rd close home
chased leaders, not much room approaching straight, ridden to chase leaders from 2 out, 4th at last, kept on well run-in without troubling winner
soon mid-division, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leaders, no extra from before straight
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon no extra
soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure from before straight
never better than mid-division
prominent, no extra from 3 out
chased leaders, no impression from before 3 out
tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, stayed on well and clear run-in, comfortably
soon led, headed 4 out, on terms again approaching straight, soon headed and no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
prominent, in front 4 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and kept on same pace
always towards rear, struggling from 5th
Rushteens has been making good progress and there was plenty to like about his latest run behind Westmeath at Leopardstown. With improvement likely he looks certain to get competitive but the vote goes to HE'S A DELIGHT, who won his last three point-to-point starts and looked impressive landing a bumper here a month ago. Wango has been steadily improving and will be suited by this step-up in trip but Fourth Class looks the biggest threat as he wasn't stopping at the end of two miles when a very good fourth behind Gift Of Dgab at Navan last month. Sparkling Tara had some useful form in bumpers and though yet to transfer that ability to hurdles he's with the right man to produce improved form.
Camp Hope (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Towards rear, some headway after halfway, kept on in straight without threatening, 8th of 25, 43l behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Cottage Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 11th of 18, 44l behind Allee Garde (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb.
Fourth Class (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 25, 10l behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
He's A Delight (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Gowran Park 2m 1f N H flat hvy in Feb beating Gullinbursti (11-8) by 8l, 14 ran.
Miracle House (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Never better than mid-division, no danger 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Jim Will Fix It (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl, 18 ran.
Port Ferreol (FR) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, mistake 1st, pulled up before 7 out, in a race won by Roi Du Mee (11-7) at Limerick 2m 6f beg chs in Dec, 16 ran.
Rocklet (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Dun Masc (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft, 12 ran.
Rushteens (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Slowly away, held up towards rear, headway into 6th before 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on to 2nd briefly at last, no extra in 3rd run-in and kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Westmeath (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Sparkling Tara 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, 5th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 19, 8l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
The Breathalyser (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, fell 5 out, in a race won by Politeo (11-4) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chase sft, 10 ran.
Valours Minion (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Never better than mid-division, never a factor, 13th of 25, 39l behind First Impressions (10-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Wango (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th under pressure 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 12l behind Fully Funded (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Ask Me Sister (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, 10th after 3 out, no extra from next, 14th of 22, well behind Avondhu Lady (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f mares mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Betty Is A Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 3 out, 8th 2 out, 4th before last, stayed on, 4th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Avondhu Lady (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f mares mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Gers Benefit (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always behind, 22nd of 25, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Lucky Loch (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden into moderate 11th 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, well behind Rathlin (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Make The Running (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Turnpike Alley.
My Cool Lady (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, reins broke and ran out 2nd, in a race won by Definite Class (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (5-7yo) hvy in Feb, 8 ran.
Princess Blade (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Ww, prog from off pace final cct, rdn to 4th aftr 2out, nrst fin, 4th of 14, 18l behind Talbot's Inch (12-0) at Bennettsbridge 3m ire ptp sft in Feb.
Snow Spell Daylami mare out of Sky Song.
Vivid Rainbow (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression from after 3 out, 7th of 18, 46l behind Gerdalia (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl sft.
Benalicious (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 10th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Jackstalkin (IRE) Talkin Man gelding out of Carrie Mist.
