soon raced in 5th, 4th halfway, 5th again approaching straight, ridden to close from 2f out, led from 1f out, stayed on well to draw clear closing stages, comfortably
chased leader in 2nd, no impression in 3rd from over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders in 3rd, no impression in 4th from over 1f out, one pace
led, soon clear, reduced lead from 2f out, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
held up in 6th, raced towards outer early, no extra approaching straight
in rear, inclined to race towards outer, weakened quickly approaching straight, soon pulled up
soon raced in 4th, inclined to race towards outer, 5th halfway, 4th again approaching straight, no impression 2f out, soon no extra
Anibale Fly was a 25/1 chance when a close second to Jetstream Jack at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day so with that under his belt he will prove difficult to beat. But Figurative made a promising start in a maiden hurdle on that same card so it's a surprise to see him in a bumper. Robin Of Locksley has made good progress between the flags and scored at Nenagh last month but the newcomers Llancillo Lord and Shanroe Idaho are likely to do better with a set of obstacles in front of them. WES HARDIN started a short-priced favourite on his debut at Down Royal in December 2013 but was well beaten into third. He was having his first subsequent start when fourth to Au Quart De Tour at Down Royal in January where he travelled well for much of the way so is taken to get off the mark.
Anibale Fly (FR) 25-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, progress into 6th entering straight, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, improved into 2nd 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Jetstream Jack (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat sft in Jan.
Figurative (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, moderate 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before 2 out, 5th of 22, 16l behind O Ceallaigh (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Llancillo Lord (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Llancillo Lady.
Robin Of Locksley (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Ld & disp, ld 4th, hdd str, ko strongly from last, to lead on line, won at Nenagh 3m ire ptp hvy in Jan beating Mister Don (12-2) by hd, 8 ran.
San Pietro (FR) 14-1 (10-13) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, 8th of 18, 38l behind Man With Van (11-1) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec '13.
Shanroe Idaho (IRE) Gold Well gelding out of Hilary's Image.
Wes Hardin (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, closer in 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd briefly 1 1/2f out, soon no impression in 4th, 4th of 9, 10l behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat in Jan.
