chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on same pace
held up early, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, 2nd entering straight, led 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well, comfortably
chased leader, led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
led, headed 2nd, regained lead 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, stayed on in 4th last, kept on to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd run-in
trailing for most, never a factor
Awkward Moment (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd before 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, no impression leader, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 3l behind New Phase (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Feb.
Cass Bligh (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Soon mid-division, keen hold and progress 4 out, soon close up, led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft beating Better Times (11-12) by 6l, 20 ran.
Gates Of Rome (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Tracked leaders mainly 4th, went 2nd 4 out, slight mistake next, travelled well to lead entering straight, asserted before mistake 2 out, clear bypassing final hurdle, stayed on well, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl (4-6yo) sft in Feb beating Frosted Grape (10-2) by 19l, 18 ran.
Gold Cygnet (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Prominent, led after 3rd, sent clear from 2 out, jumped left at last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 5yo mdn hdl sft in Feb beating Siberian Tiger (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Misala (IRE) 5-4fav (11-4) Always prominent, led or disputed lead until headed after 2 out, rallied to dispute again on run-in, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Thurles 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) sft in Feb beating Good Time Donie (11-1) by nk, 18 ran.
Mubrook (USA) 8-1 (11-11) Mid-division, moderate 9th 4 out, left moderate 6th 3 out, some progress into 4th approaching last, quickened to lead early run-in, ran on well, won at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Belvedere Cruising (11-12) by 6l, 19 ran.
Shane Rock 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into close 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged approaching 2 out, 4th and no extra before last, 4th of 10, 13l behind Whodoyouthink (11-8) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl sft.
Brookville (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In rear, some progress 6f out, no impression from 4f out, 9th of 15, 39l behind Shannon Spirit (11-7) at Thurles 2m N H flat hvy in Jan.
Kauto Relko (FR) 5-4fav (11-12) Led, clear early, not fluent 4th and 5th, ridden and strongly pressed after 3 out, headed entering straight, 3rd and beaten when fell last, in a race won by Bostons Angel (11-12) at Cork 2m 2f hdl sft in Jan, 3 ran.
Roi Du Mee (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Led, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 16l behind New Phase (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Feb.
Some Slam (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Led, clear before 3rd, reduced advantage 4 out, asserted before last, pushed out run-in, easily, won at Naas 2m mdn hdl beating Fingal Rock (10-9) by 5l, 25 ran.
