held up behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
held up, ridden in 6th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd at 8th, led next, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra
led and disputed, headed after 7th, improved to challenge entering straight, disputed before 2 out, ridden to narrow lead before last, disputed again run-in, headed and no extra close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
soon led and disputed, headed 6 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, disputed before 2 out, narrowly headed before last, rallied to dispute again run-in and edged ahead close home
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, slow 2nd, 4th halfway, slight mistakes 8th and 9th, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace run-in
always towards rear, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no impression 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Isabella Liberty has a big weight for her handicap debut over fences and could find this on the short side. HELLO SWEETIE made a successful chasing debut at Clonmel in October and, though well beaten subsequently, she's been racing in much better company so a return to this class can see her score again. Presenting Mahler has also been running in stronger company but doesn't win often and would do better on more testing ground. Leaders Questions is another who would prefer more rain and is still a maiden after 18 career starts. Cerca Trova is out of the handicap but shouldn't be dismissed as she was in double-winning form over hurdles early last year and ran well at Clonmel last month after a very long absence.
Isabella Liberty (FR) 11-4 (11-7) In rear, went poor 4th 5 out, pushed along approaching next where impeded, disputed moderate 2nd approaching straight, kept on same pace from between last 2, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Havana Dancer (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Oct.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, progress in 6th on inner and slight mistake 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression before last, weakened run-in, 8th of 9, 36 3/4l behind Mick The Jiver (10-1) at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Hello Sweetie 50-1 (10-9) Chased leader, remote 4th halfway, no impression on clear leader in 3rd 3 out, ridden and no extra in 5th after next, 5th of 6, dist behind Great Field (11-2) at Thurles 2m 2f lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Leaders Questions (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined 7th, headed after 4 out, 3rd 2 out, one pace from before last, 3rd of 12, 8 3/4l behind Knockraha Pylon (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
The Living Beauty (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Towards rear, went moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no extra, 8th of 12, dist behind Moores Road (10-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Carole Rose (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Balofilo 33-1 (11-0) In rear, 6th at 7th, no impression in 5th 2 out where fell, at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Mar.
Micras 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached after halfway, no extra after 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, dist behind Dicosimo (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Cerca Trova (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 6th 3 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 9 3/4l behind Peace N' Milan (12-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
