held up, 5th halfway, good headway on outer under 4f out, progress to lead under 3f out, soon headed, ridden to lead under 2f out, kept on strongly
chased leader, 3rd halfway, under pressure and lost place over 4f out, ridden in 4th under 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out,, kept on one pace
close up, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened under 3f out, eased over 1f out
soon led and ran freely, headed under 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, lost place under 4f out, soon under pressure, moderate 6th 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace
chased leader, 6th halfway, progress over 2f out, headway to 3rd under 1f out, ridden and kept on well, nearest finish
in rear, 7th halfway, no headway, never a factor
rear, 8th halfway, progress under 4f out, headway to lead narrowly over 2f out, headed under 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression on winner
Russian Soldier is probably best of those with experience though was beaten a long way at Limerick and this is best left to a newcomer with MID DAY GUN fitting the bill. Willie Mullins' charge is a half-brother to a winning bumper and out of a mare who was useful in this sphere so has the credentials to make a successful debut. Kerry Dawn has a chaser's pedigree and the ground could prove a bit quick but the filly Gotthenod has some pace in her pedigree and could be the one to chase home the selection.
Forty One Winks (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra and eased under 2f out, 7th of 11, dist behind Blackbow (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Greenandwhitearmy (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 20, dist behind Canardier (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May.
Kerry Dawn (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Katies Dancer.
Knock On Steel (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led, joined after halfway and went on from the rest of the field, headed over 4f out, no extra from over 2f out, 5th of 10, 35 3/4l behind Gallowglass (11-7) at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May.
Mid Day Gun (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Crackin' Liss.
Russian Soldier (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd approaching halfway, soon on terms and went on from the rest of the field, led over 4f out, reduced lead before straight, headed over 2f out, soon no extra and one pace in 3rd, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Gallowglass (11-7) at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May.
Cinq Frank (FR) Alexandros gelding out of Phlizz.
Gotthenod (IRE) Famous Name filly out of Chase The Favorite.
