led, joined halfway, ridden entering straight, narrowly headed 2 out, kept on, no extra run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders early, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out
chased leader in 2nd, disputed from halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to narrow lead 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in moderate 6th before 3 out, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, fell last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden and weakened before 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, headway into 5th halfway, weakening when mistake 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
Are Ya Right Chief has proved expensive to follow over timber but had excuses for his defeat at Clonmel last month as he was found to have a virus post-race. His earlier short-head defeat by Golanbrook on this course gives him an obvious chance if back to his best but ITS THE ICE I LIKE gets the vote. Robert Tyner's charge won a Clonmel bumper before embarking on a career over hurdles and he's done well. His latest narrow defeat by Double Double is good form and he'll appreciate today's longer trip. Shannon Spirit was a long way behind in that latter event but Inish Island also won a bumper at Clonmel and has shown enough ability in three starts over timber to suggest he will be winning soon.
Are Ya Right Chief (IRE) 8-15fav (11-12) Soon led and disputed, 2nd approaching 6 out, struggling next, not fluent 4 out, ridden in 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, clinically abnormal post race, 4th of 12, 12l behind Betterthanalright (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Done En Dusted (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Not fluent 3rd, soon towards rear, completely tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Howryafeelin (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl in Feb.
Dylan Villen (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd entering straight, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 8th of 24, 13l behind Bridgets Pet (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Inish Island (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, under pressure in close 3rd last, kept on, no extra closing stages, 4th of 17, 2l behind Carrig Millie (11-5) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Its The Ice I Like (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, led after next, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, joined at last, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Double Double (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Kilcross Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, weakened to rear before halfway, trailing before 4 out, 10th of 12, well behind Esporao (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Mia's Vic (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Prominent when mistake and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Time To Work (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft, 20 ran.
Mr Meaner 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders at slow pace, lost place before straight, progress again 3f out, soon no extra under pressure, 10th of 11, 35l behind Sizing Gold (11-8) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Feb.
Shannon Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead from before 4th, ridden and headed after 3 out, dropped to 3rd after 2 out, no impression from last, 4th of 18, 20l behind Double Double (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Aztec Pearl 33-1 (11-7) Unseated rider 4th, in a race won by Lisrose (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Patsy Cline (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, lost place and no extra 3 out, 10th of 17, 34l behind A Little Swifter (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
The Bog Road Girl (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Led and disputed, joined 2 1/2f out, soon headed, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Social Benefit (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f mares n h flat in Apr.
Henro Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 8th, weakened after 10th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Scotsbrook Cloud (11-2) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jun, 9 ran.
