made all, pushed along entering straight, ridden clear over 1f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, stayed on well
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders and took keen hold, 4th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, progress into 3rd and ridden entering straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders in 5th, 7th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders in 4th, ridden under 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 6th 4f out, ridden in 6th over 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, short racing room close home
mid-division, 8th 4f out, ridden in 7th over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, kept on one paced straight
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, closer in 9th 4f out, ridden in 5th over 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong
slowly away and in rear, no impression from 3f out, some modest late progress
slowly into stride, soon mid-division on inner, short of room briefly after 2f, ridden from 3f out, weakened
Pirolo won over the trip on ground with some give at Navan then appeared to find fast going against him at Fairyhouse so he could bounce back. LAGOSTOVEGAS last ran on the Flat in July when landing a Killarney handicap. He's 11lb higher but has been running well over timber and must have a very good chance of carrying his big weight to victory so gets the vote. Athenry Boy ran a cracking race when runner-up here in October and will have needed his comeback run in April so has to be considered along with Sea Bank, who returned from hurdling with a close third over this trip at Navan last month. Trespassed hasn't had much racing and makes his debut for Gordon Elliott after transferring from William Haggas.
Lagostovegas (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, led narrowly 3rd, soon close 2nd, 3rd at 4th, dropped to 4th after 4 out, pushed along 3 out, no impression before 2 out, moderate 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 16 1/2l behind Never Again (10-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Liberality 20-1 (10-9) Raced in rear, pushed along from 4f out and no impression from 2f out, last of 5, 23 1/2l behind Asbury Boss (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f gd in Jun.
Poker Gold (FR) 5-2jfav (11-7) Prominent and led 2nd, not jump fluently, headed before 4 out, led briefly before 2 out where slight mistake, no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Punch Bag (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Apr.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 22, 16 1/4l behind Jeremys Joy (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Jack Blue (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Pirolo (8-5) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Pirolo (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along in 3rd 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, led briefly 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Phoenix Twist (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Soon towards rear, ran on without threatening from over 1f out, 5th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Best Kept Secret (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, last and not fluent 4th, soon detached, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Trespassed (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 8 3/4l behind Kalkrand (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Black Label 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, 11th 5f out, progress in 6th over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Pirolo (8-5) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Eight And Bob 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 11th halfway, driven into 8th 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong to 5th on line, nearest finish, 5th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Queen Zain (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Close up, soon disputed lead, led inside first couple of furlongs, soon joined, led again and went on approaching straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 26l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Timanora (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, always behind, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Adool (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f mdn fll gf in Jun.
Sea Bank 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, 14th on outer halfway, pushed along and some progress approaching straight, ridden to go 5th 2f out and challenged 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, nk behind Ibsen (9-9) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
