soon close up in 2nd, on terms before 5th, led straight travelling smoothly, ridden run-in, kept on closing stages, just held on
led, fell 1st
tracked leaders, effort from 2 out, 3rd between last 2, one pace last
slightly impeded 1st, in rear, pushed along in 4th after 2 out, one pace last
prominent, left in lead 1st, joined before 5th, pushed along from early straight and headed, dropped to rear after 2 out, pecked slightly last, pulled up run-in
a little keen, slightly impeded 1st, tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, slight mistake 3 out, effort from next, chased winner from between last 2, stayed on well run-in, just failed
Prince D'Aubrelle completed a hat-trick of bumper victories back in 2015 and returned after a very long break to land a Tipperary maiden in May. He was soon done with when tackling Listed company at Punchestown a fortnight ago and has a lot of ground to make up on CHOSEN MATE, who finished runner-up. Gordon Elliott's charge couldn't quite get to the winner that day but compensation awaits. Jetez was well beaten in a lucrative Punchestown handicap last time but that could have been a blip as his previous runs would put him in the frame. His stable companion Milan Native was a very smooth winner at Navan and is in the could be anything category but the remainder look as though they have a bit to find.
Chosen Mate (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Tracked leaders disputing 4th, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, headway into close 2nd entering straight, pushed along to lead before last, ridden at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Sinoria (11-2) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
Jetez (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Raced in 9th early, not always fluent jumping, no extra from under 2f out, 15th of 19, 18 1/4l behind Off You Go (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Milan Native (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, some headway early straight and went 2nd approaching 2 out, closer when slight mistake last, led run-in and kept on well close home, cosily, won at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Feb beating Raya Time (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 18 ran.
Political Policy (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Park Row (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Prince D'Aubrelle (FR) 11-4 (11-9) Disputed lead, took keen hold, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 22 3/4l behind Sinoria (11-2) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
Hannon (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, led after next, hung right flat, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 2m (4) gd in Jan beating Liva (11-4) by 6l, 7 ran.
Mc Alpine (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, 3rd before halfway, 6th into straight, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 33 3/4l behind Cobbler's Way (11-11) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Court Maid (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outer, pushed along briefly at 2nd, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened, 10th of 14, 30 1/4l behind Sassy Diva (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
