rear of mid-division, some headway 2 out, pushed along in 9th entering straight, soon no impression and no extra from before last
always towards rear, no impression 2 out, no extra in straight, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression when mistake when mistake 2 out, eased and pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, 4th and pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra
rear of mid-division, bad mistake 2nd, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
always towards rear, reminder early, detached 4 out, no impression and slight mistake next, weakened, completely tailed off
prominent, slight mistake 1st, 2nd halfway, losing place when mistake 3 out, dropped towards rear before next, weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division on outer, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, some headway in 8th before last, kept on run-in
tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra in straight
led, joined after 3 out and headed after next, pushed along and no extra early straight, weakened
mid-division on inner, 7th 3 out, pushed along and slight mistake next, soon no extra
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd and lost place, dropped towards rear before 4 out, detached after 3 out, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along after 2 out and some headway in 12th before last, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 6th entering straight, pushed along and progress to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, headed closing stages
towards rear, some headway 2 out and 8th entering straight, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
mid-division, some headway 3 out, not fluent next and soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up 2 out, 2nd and ridden early straight, no impression in 5th before last, no extra run-in
mid-division, some headway 2 out and 7th entering straight, pushed along to go 4th at last, ridden and kept on well run-in to lead closing stages
mid-division, headway in 6th after 3 out, pushed along and progress entering straight, disputed lead briefly approaching last, ridden and no impression in 3rd run-in, kept on one pace
prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed lead after 3 out and led after next, ridden and headed approaching last, 4th and no impression run-in, no extra
towards rear, mistake 3 out, some headway in rear of mid-division 2 out, soon pushed along and 11th before last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute lead when not fluent 3 out, headed after next and soon no extra, eased and pulled up before last
Paul Townend has chosen Buildmeupbuttercup of the six Willie Mullins entries but Ciel De Neige could prove the pick after sauntering home in a Limerick maiden. He's owned by J P McManus who is mob-handed here but Mark Walsh is on board the lightly-raced THE MOYGLASS FLYER for Joseph O'Brien. A winner at the December meeting just over a year ago, he didn't reappear until the same contest 41 days ago and ran a race full of promise. He's at the right end of the handicap and gets the vote though Advanced Virgo looks a real threat. Charles Byrnes has won this ultra-competitive handicap for the past three years and today's representative looked just the type for this after landing another lucrative handicap at Fairyhouse, when Drop The Anchor ran well in third. Last year's runner-up Golden Jewel is 8lb higher but Eskylane has been running in graded company so makes some appeal.
Buildmeupbuttercup 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, moderate 6th 4 out, not fluent 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, weakened before last, never a factor, 6th of 7, 33 1/4l behind Concertista (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Stratum (8-9) 20th of 23, 17 3/4l behind Twilight Payment (8-10) at Flemington 2m Grp 1 hcp gd in Nov.
Blue Sari (FR) 13-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out and no impression on leaders, moderate 4th when pulled up quickly before 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Ciel De Neige (FR) 1-8fav (11-6) Chased leaders, soon moderate 3rd, took closer order from 6th, on terms travelling smoothly straight, led approaching 2 out, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec beating Castle Town House (11-6) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Gabynako (FR) 13-2 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no impression on leaders in 3rd, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 8 3/4l behind Bob Olinger (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f (1) hvy in Jan.
The Very Man (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Prominent, soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along briefly, on terms approaching straight, soon pushed along again, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, weakened and bad mistake last, 6th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Ballyadam (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) sft in Nov.
Wakea (USA) 50-1 (11-4) Led until 2 out, chased winner, ridden between last 2, kept on, over 1 length down last, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Lil Rockerfeller (11-0) at Ascot 2m 3f (1) gs in Nov.
Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 15th of 20, 31 1/4l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Front View (FR) 6-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division on outer, bad mistake 1st, unseated rider 3rd, at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Soon led and disputed, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Advanced Virgo (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, slight mistake 4 out, closed up travelling smoothly approaching straight, on terms before 2 out, led approaching last, quickly asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Cork 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Takarengo (11-1) by 4l, 6 ran.
Dommage Pour Toi (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, in touch 2 out, no extra early straight, 15th of 20, dist behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Eskylane (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up in touch in last, went 4th and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 7, 17 3/4l behind Ashdale Bob (11-4) at Navan 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Champagne Gold (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, closer 5 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and headway to go 2nd last, kept on one pace, 3rd and no impression closing stages, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Fakiera (11-4) at Navan 2m 4f (1) sft in Nov.
Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden to progress entering straight, stayed on into 6th at last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 20, 12 1/2l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Uradel (GER) 13-2fav (10-10) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, never pace to get on terms, 7th of 25, 3 1/4l behind William Henry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Advanced Virgo (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Mid-division early, 8th after 2nd, jumped slightly left 4th, soon headway, led approaching 2 out, soon went on, jumped slightly left last and reduced lead, stayed on well to assert closing stages, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Cayd Boy (11-10) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 4-1fav (10-10) Slight mistake 1st, mid-division early, 7th after 2nd, headway and impeded 2 out, slight mistake last, ran on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Advanced Virgo (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Saint D'Oroux (FR) 5-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd approaching straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression on winner before last, kept on well closing stages, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind West Cork Wildway (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Dec.
West Cork Wildway (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Led early, tracked leaders on inner and 5th halfway, headway to lead after 3 out, slight mistake next, pushed along and asserted approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Dec beating Saint D'Oroux (11-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Golden Jewel (IRE) 11-10fav (10-12) Held up early, chased leaders in 4th from 4th, closed in 3rd before straight, ridden to dispute briefly before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Notice To Close (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
The Moyglass Flyer (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, pecked 1st, slight mistake 4th, 7th halfway, closer in 6th before 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on into 3rd run-in without troubling front pair, just held 3rd at line, 3rd of 20, 9 1/2l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Jesse Evans (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression last, no extra straight, 7th of 9, 28 1/2l behind Appreciate It (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Never Do Nothing (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Soon disputed lead, headed after 3rd and raced in 3rd, dropped to 5th from 5th, headway again approaching 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression approaching 2 out and mistake, weakened, 5th of 7, dist behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Naas 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Hybery (FR) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, lost place approaching 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden, no impression before last where hampered, 11th of 20, 19 1/2l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
