mid-division, reminders after 4 out and no extra next, behind and pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division on outer, no extra from 3 out, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division, no impression before 3 out, soon no extra and eased approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead briefly after 3 out, ridden before next where mistake, no extra approaching last
rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, pushed along in 8th 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, headway after 4 out and challenged next, led briefly 2 out, ridden approaching last where not fluent, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
held up in rear, some headway before 3 out, progress to lead after 2 out, soon pushed along and kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to rear of mid-division after 4 out, behind and pulled up before next
tracked leaders on inner, mistake 4th, headway after 4 out, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
towards rear, headway approaching 3 out where slight mistake, 7th on inner 2 out, pushed along and 5th when mistake last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 4 out, no extra before next, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division on inner, reminders after 4 out and soon no extra, behind and pulled up before next
mid-division on outer, pushed along after 3 out and 6th next, ridden approaching last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra
prominent and disputed lead, led 7th, pushed along and headed after 3 out, no extra and not fluent next, soon eased and pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden approaching 2 out and 3rd before last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in
led or disputed lead, slow and headed 7th, under pressure and no extra after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, lost place before 4 out, soon pushed along and no extra, behind and pulled up before 3 out
Peace N' Milan won this a year ago and is the only course and distance winner in the line-up so shouldn't be overlooked from 6lb higher. Hows Patsy is in the veteran stage but hasn't had much racing and was impressive at Limerick last month. A 9lb rise makes this tougher but he should go well again. Buckie Cullen beat a big field of maidens at Limerick and is progressing nicely while the four-year-old Flat To The Max found Grade 2 company beyond him after winning over the minimum here in November. Rovetta is a consistent performer on the Flat and over hurdles and will be suited by the step-up in trip but a chance is taken with the maiden KELLYISCOOL. He showed potential in big-field handicaps last summer and hasn't had much luck since transferring to Charles Byrne, slipping up at Tramore then his saddle slipping at Cork earlier this month. Surprise Tramore winner Secret Cargo would need to be respected if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Alto Esqua (FR) 25-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 10, dist behind Glencairn View (10-10) at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Sweet Home Chicago (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, 14th of 23, dist behind Cuneo (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Hows Patsy (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders and ran freely early, 3rd after 6th, closed in 2nd after 3 out, led entering straight, asserted after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec beating Wade Harper (10-3) by 11l, 14 ran.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 28-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra in straight, 15th of 18, dist behind Midnight Stroll (10-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Water Sprite (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, dropped towards rear after 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra, 11th of 13, dist behind The King Of Brega (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Dec.
The Jam Man (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no extra before 3 out, 14th of 15, dist behind R'evelyn Pleasure (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Yielding in Dec.
Allez Kal (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, headway approaching straight and 8th 3 out, pushed along in 6th approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 12 1/2l behind Midnight Stroll (10-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Peace N' Milan (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 5th, close up when slight mistake 8th, 3rd approaching 3 out, one pace next, 4th of 20, dist behind Ah Littleluck (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Kellyiscool (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, saddle slipped and pulled up after 3rd, at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Rovetta (FR) 6-1 (10-11) Towards rear, good progress on outer from 3 out and pushed along to challenge before next where not fluent, ridden in 2nd before last, no impression on winner and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Moskovite (11-7) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Seskinane (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, 12th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor, 8th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Midnight Stroll (10-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Misty Millie (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear, progress into 5th from 3 out and ridden to challenge before next, no impression in 4th before last and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 12, 10l behind Moskovite (11-7) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Skeaping 6-4jfav (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, kept on to lead towards finish, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Sir Tommy (10-12) at Perth 2m (4) gs in Sep.
Cairnhill (IRE) 7-4jfav (11-0) Led, pushed along and strongly pressed 2 out, soon ridden, headed at last, soon no impression in 3rd, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Clementina (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Jan.
Getaday (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along in 6th entering straight and left 3rd after 3 out, ridden before next and went 2nd last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Eurobot (11-8) at Cork 3m mdn sft in Jan.
Veneziano Springs (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and joined before 2 out, headed before last, regained lead at last, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Put The Kettle On (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression straight, 5th of 9, 33 1/2l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Flat To The Max (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Led, headed after 1st and prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon on terms, headed before straight, no impression when impeded last, one pace, 6th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Rocky Blue (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Secret Cargo (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up, headway after 4th, effort on outer approaching 2 out, on terms at last, soon led and stayed on best, won at Tramore 2m hcp sft in Jan beating Lord Boru (10-9) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Best Behavior (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th at 5th, improved to press leader from 8th, lost place and no extra approaching straight, 12th of 13, dist behind Agent Boru (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Apr.
Buckie Cullen (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, took closer order from 3 out and challenged before next, soon disputed lead and slight mistake last, ridden run-in and kept on best to lead close home, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Dec beating Coillte Eile (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Lake Malawi (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Took keen hold, held up in 5th place, hit 3rd, outpaced in rear 8th, rallied on inside approaching 3 out, weakened before next, last of 6, dist behind Johnny Go (10-10) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Owl Creek Bridge (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-4) Mid-division early, 11th approaching halfway, headway from 3 out, switched left before 2 out where challenged and on terms, quickly led, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Dec beating Shar Whats Therush (11-10) by 6 1/2l, 18 ran.
