towards rear, detached after 4th, dropped to moderate 10th at 6th where slight mistake, niggled along after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor, tailed off
raced 3rd behind clear leaders, moderate 3rd at 5th, effort entering straight, dropped to moderate 4th last, kept on one pace run-in, no danger
ran 4th behind clear leaders, moderate 4th at 5th, not fluent 3 out, effort entering straight, moderate 3rd last, kept on one pace run-in, no threat
tracked leader in clear 2nd, took closer order 3 out, on terms before 2 out, headed and ridden before last, weakened run-in
aced off pace in rear, moderate 6th at 5th, moderate 5th after 3 out, effort entering straight, mistake last, weakened
ed narrowly, clear with 2nd before 3rd, increased advantage after 5th, reduced lead 3 out, joined before 2 out, pushed along to lead before last, asserted run-in, easily
For a horse rated 145, WHISKEY SOUR has a poor strike-rate over hurdles having won just twice in a dozen starts, the latest a Grade 1 on this track in December 2017. He's been highly tried subsequently and appeared to be back to something like his best when a close third in a Naas Grade 3 in January. He's suited by the race conditions, easily holds Wolf Prince on that last run, and should get back to winning ways. Gallant John Joe hasn't won since landing a Naas Listed hurdle three years ago and has been chasing since returning from a long break. Bua Boy has some smart form to his credit including when runner-up to Dysart Diamond in a Grade B handicap at Listowel though he wouldn't want more rain.
Wolf Prince (IRE) 20-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 16, dist behind Carrig Sam (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) In touch, progress after 2nd, 2nd before 4 out, 3rd after 2 out (normal 3 out), lost place and weakened quickly approaching straight, pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Bua Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, never on terms, 13th of 19, 20 3/4l behind West Cork (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gd in Nov.
Gallant John Joe (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Mid-division, progress to 6th before 8th, improved to 5th last, ridden and kept on in 4th closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 17, 7l behind Birchdale (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Making Country (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Made most, 2l adv 1/2way, sl mstk 2out, 5l adv bef bypassed last, kow flat, won at Turtulla 3m mdn gs in Nov beating Irish Panther (11-6) by 6l, 15 ran.
Whiskey Sour (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd at 4th, ridden in 4th before 2 out, 3rd before last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Darasso (11-12) at Naas 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jan.
