chased leaders early, mid-division in 8th halfway, dropped towards rear and ridden 3 out, weakened straight, virtually pulled up run-in
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, 3rd next, ridden to challenge 2 out, narrow lead after 2 out and lost iron briefly, headed run-in and no extra closing stages, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into close 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no extra before last
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last
held up towards rear, progress in 8th entering straight, closer on outer 2 out, ridden into 4th last, kept on into 3rd run-in, not reach leaders
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 3 out, soon no impression
led, disputed after 3rd, 2nd before 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra entering straight
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, stayed on into 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
held up towards rear, progress into 7th after 4 out, improved to lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden and headed after 2 out, close 3rd last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, progress 4 out, 7th 3 out, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well
mid-division, ridden and lost place after 4 out, towards rear 3 out, under pressure in 10th entering straight, stayed on into moderate 6th last, no impression
chased leaders, hampered 3rd, 3rd halfway, challenged and slight mistake 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, disputed after 3rd, led before 4 out, pressed 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, jumped right 3rd, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened
Give Me A Break completed a double in the autumn and went up a total of 20lb so it was no surprise that he couldn't handle the extra at Navan in November. Jimmy Two Times ended the last campaign in good form and has continued to make progress. Having won at Clonmel in December, he probably would have completed a double but for falling a few weeks later and was only narrowly beaten when placed behind Rightdownthemiddle at Fairyhouse last month. The winner is well suited to today's trip and ground and should make a bold bid again. Malt Gem won over fences here a fortnight ago and can race over hurdles on a lower mark but this can go to MINE NOW (NAP), who has been gradually improving and got off the mark under Rules with an impressive display on heavy ground at Navan. He's been raised 8lb but he's won on good going between the flags and with David Mullins able to claim 5lb Peter Fahey's charge can go in again. Jim Will Fix It has been chasing but is capable of a big run from this sort of mark.
Follow The Sign (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, slight mistake 6th, ridden and weakened entering straight, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Fletcher (10-11) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl, 17 ran.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 8th at 6th, switched right after 3 out, moderate 8th next, soon no extra and eased, pulled up before last, in a race won by Pencilhimin (9-13) at Navan 2m 7f hcap hdle Grd C sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 9-4fav (10-10) Led, not fluent 4th, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, headed before next, under pressure in 2nd when jumped right at last, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Rightdownthemiddle (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Rightdownthemiddle (IRE) 9-2 (10-1) Tracked leaders, close 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, closer 3rd at last, stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb beating Flaming Dawn (11-1) by nk, 12 ran.
The Winkler (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and some headway into mid-division entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 9l behind Fletcher (10-11) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl.
Roll It Out (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Held up, soon in rear, pushed along and progress before straight, soon 6th, chased leaders from 2 out, disputed 3rd at last and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 7l behind Follow The Sign (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Clar Na Mionn (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, slightly impeded and not fluent 3rd, 6th at 4th, impeded 4 out, 7th into straight, no impression, 8th at last, no extra,, 8th of 10, 22l behind She's Got Grit (10-4) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcap ch sft in Feb.
Prince Of Lombardy (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Led, headed after 3 out, regained lead 2 out, ridden before last, mistake and strongly pressed last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar '14 beating Honey Pound (11-4) by 2l, 17 ran.
Jim Will Fix It (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, dropped to 4th at 9th, ridden and no extra next, 5th of 7, 43l behind Mount Colah (11-10) at Thurles 2m 2f lst chs (1) in Jan.
Malt Gem (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4 out, ridden after next, not fluent at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft beating Asitsohappens (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Burning Issues (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) In rear, some progress into 7th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 5th next, no impression, 5th of 12, 14l behind Rightdownthemiddle (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Mine Now (IRE) 3-1fav (10-9) Soon chased leaders in 4th, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 7th, closed travelling smoothly from 3 out, led last, stayed on well and clear run-in, easily, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy beating Lion Na Bearnai (10-3) by 5l, 9 ran.
Face Value 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden before 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 10th of 14, 30l behind Forever Gold (10-10) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl in Feb.
Miradane 10-1 (11-0) Close up, slight mistake 2nd, soon 2nd, dropped to moderate 5th before straight, soon no extra, 10th of 13, well behind Misty Lady (9-6) at Naas 2m hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Kostar (FR) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, pulled up after 7th, in a race won by Lean Araig (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Feb, 18 ran.
Gold Platinum (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 18th of 23, 44l behind Who's That (9-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mrs hcp hdl in Feb.
