tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led briefly after 3 out, no extra approaching last where dropped to 6th
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd entering straight, ridden to lead last, headed under pressure run-in and no extra in 3rd
led from 2nd, headed briefly after 3 out, ridden and headed again before last, no extra in 4th run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, short of room and switched right before last to go 4th, kept on best under pressure to lead run-in
led early, remained prominent and kept wide until ridden and no extra in 7th entering straight
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no threat from 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th entering straight, ridden and no extra approaching last
tracked leaders, 4th entering straight, challenged travelling best between final 2, ridden and found little run-in
mid-division, 8th halfway, no threat from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, never a factor, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor
SPANISH AURIGA has been placed eight times in nine starts over hurdles and fences but there's nothing wrong with his resolution and he's come up against some smart performers. This should be his turn though Baily Green will prove strong opposition as he's also been racing in much better company, including in Grade 1s on his two latest starts. Grey Soldier has been running in handicaps and will find this less testing while Micks had looked a progressive type over hurdles before weakening quickly when strongly fancied at Fairyhouse where he finished lame.
A Drop Of Bubbly (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Pr, 2nd 1/2way, no extra from 3out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Captain Canada (12-0) at Askeaton 3m ire ptp hvy in Feb.
Baily Green (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Prominent, led before 3rd, headed approaching 3 out and soon no extra, weakened, 6th of 7, 39l behind Flemenstar (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs G1 (1) sft in Jan.
Carlowsantana (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, went 4th 4 out, no extra from early straight, weakened, 13th of 19, 31l behind Colls Corner (11-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Feb.
Cottrelsbooley (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Reluctant to line up and refused to race, in a race won by Slieveardagh (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs gd, 6 ran.
Great Value (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, some slight mistakes, plenty to do when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Shootin The Breeze (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Grey Soldier (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Prominent, stumbled on landing 2nd, soon led, headed 6th and no extra from 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mister First (10-6) at Naas 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Feb, 12 ran.
Micks (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden approaching straight and no extra in 8th before 2 out, tailed off, lame post-race, 8th of 9, well behind Galant Ferns (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
Se Beag (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th 6 out, no extra from before 3 out and pulled up before next, in a race won by Mr Eko (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Spanish Auriga (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, closer in 6th 2 out, improved to 4th last, ridden run-in and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Colbert Station (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f beg chase in Jan.
Tooteen Hill (IRE) 7-4fav (11-11) Held up, ridden and no impression in 5th approaching straight, weakened, 5th of 7, well behind Maccas Lad (11-7) at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Undertheboardwalk (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th approaching 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 4th of 18, 16l behind Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase sft in Feb.
William Wordsworth (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 31l behind Shootin The Breeze (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase hvy in Feb.
Down Under (IRE) 9-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression straight, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Changing Times (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy in Feb.
