led, pushed along and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on one pace
rear, mistake at 6th, 7th at 7th, under pressure and trailing after 8th, weakened, completely tailed off
soon ran 4th, 3rd at 2nd, 4th at 9th, no impression on leaders and ridden after 3 out, kept on one pace
rear, 6th at 7th, detached and slight mistake at 8th, weakened, completely tailed off
soon settled 5th, 4th at 2nd, improved to 3rd at 9th, not fluent 2 out, progress to 2nd before last, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
tracked leader in 2nd, closer in 2nd 3 out, travelled well to lead narrowly 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well, comfortably
raced 3rd, 5th at 2nd, mistakes at 3rd and 8th, detached in 5th at 9th, no extra from 4 out, tailed off
Mon Lino hasn't been particularly consistent to date but looked well suited by the step-up to three miles at Thurles last month when the ground was testing. Stamina is his strong point but he'll need to be at his best to see off the attentions of DAWN RAIDER. Pat Kelly's charge has yet to win but he's been going well in tough handicaps and looks ready to strike for the Cheltenham-winning duo. The mare Theatre Wine, a winning bumper, made a bright start over timber at Roscommon in October but has gone backwards.
Alkaa Lion (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, inclined to jump left, 8th at 3rd, under pressure approaching 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 16th of 19, dist behind Nicole's Milan (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Graineyhill (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, detached before 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 21st of 24, dist behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Kilcrea Bridge 6-1 (10-2) Towards rear, progress 4 out, no impression in moderate 4th 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 33 1/4l behind Sutton Manor (11-9) at Thurles 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Sunken Treasure (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and trailing before 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind El Vasco (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
Dawn Raider (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Rear of mid-division, progress 3 out, pushed along in 7th next, kept on one pace straight, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Mon Lino (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead briefly 3 out, headed before next and ridden approaching last, under pressure and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Call The Taxie (11-4) at Thurles 3m mdn hvy in Feb.
Theatre Wine (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, disputed lead briefly 4th, slight mistake 7th and pushed along next, weakened from 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind The Green Lady (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hvy in Feb.
