tracked leader in 2nd for most, mistake 3 out, improved to lead travelling well approaching last, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong, comfortably
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 3rd and not fluent 2 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, pushed along from early, in rear at 3rd, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, closer in 4th and ridden 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, moderate 4th at last, no extra
towards rear, ridden in 7th 2 out, soon no impression
towards rear on outer, ridden in last before 2 out, no impression
led, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 6th before 2 out, no impression
mid-division, slight mistake 5th, closer in 5th and ridden 2 out, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
ZOFFANIEN, a dual winner on the Flat in France, deserves to get his head in front after performing well behind decent rivals and Denis Hogan, who usually rides him, has booked High Morgan to use his claim. He had finished 6 lengths behind Awkwafina when that one gained a 100/1 shock victory over today's rival Toughari at Limerick but he's improved subsequently and will be 6lb better off. Peckham Springs had given notice of an imminent victory when placed on his hurdling bow at Punchestown so it shouldn't have been a surprise when he scored at Fairyhouse. Perry Owens has disappointed since a winning debut at Galway in October while Varna Gold scored on good ground at Killarney in October.
Zoffanien (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Soon chased front pair, took closer order 5th, effort in 3rd from 2 out, 2nd approaching last, every chance run-in, no extra and one pace closing stages, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Druid's Altar (11-3) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.
Awkwafina (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In rear, pushed along in 7th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace without threatening run-in, 4th of 8, 26 1/2l behind Teahupoo (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Perry Owens (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, 36 1/2l behind Uisce Solas (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Varna Gold (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) Held up, rear from 3rd, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, last of 6, dist behind Quilixios (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Toughari (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Disputed lead early, soon led, headed before 2 out and slight mistake, soon switched right, kept on without matching principals run-in, 6th of 18, 5l behind Coltor (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Merry Poppins (GER) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, took keen hold early, pushed along entering straight, not fluent 2 out, no impression, 6th of 8, 29 3/4l behind Teahupoo (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Rock Chica (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Prominent, slight mistake and slightly bumped with rival 1st, 6th after 2nd, mid-division and not fluent 5th, soon not much room, moderate 9th before straight where raced on outer, headway and wandered slightly before last, soon one pace, 9th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Fou Diligence (11-9) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Willywampus (IRE) 125-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 9th after 2nd, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 7th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Coltor (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Saeer (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Waited with, 14th after 2nd, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 11th of 18, 25 1/2l behind Coltor (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Peckham Springs (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, challenged bypassing 2 out, disputed before last, better jump and led last, kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Toughari (11-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
