chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 out, no impression last, kept on one pace run-in, just held 3rd at line
held up, mistake 11th, progress after 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
led, disputed after 7th, led 6 out, slight mistake 5 out, pressed 4 out, headed narrowly 3 out, ridden before next, kept on under pressure, no extra before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, closer in 5th after 5 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression, kept on same pace run-in, just held for places
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd after 5 out, challenged 4 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in
chased leader, disputed after 7th, headed 6 out, lost place next, rear and slight mistake 4 out, ridden 3 out, kept on into 7th last, stayed on run-in, just held for 3rd at line
held up towards rear, progress in 6th on inner and slight mistake 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression before last, weakened run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd after 5 out, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last
Retour En France was racing off levels against Presenting Mahler at Sligo in September and was beaten a head so conceding 10lb here doesn't look ideal. However, she's done much better of the pair subsequently but looked a bit fortunate to score at Fairyhouse last month. Kilcarry Bridge has had plenty of experience but probably produced his best run to date when landing a tough Gowran handicap last weekend so has to be on the shortlist. MICK THE JIVER (NAP) loves testing conditions and ploughed through the Naas mud for a very convincing victory over this trip. He's been raised 8lb but should be still on the upgrade and can complete a double. Oscar Knight looks a big threat as he scored easily over 2m4f here before his best performance so far when third in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown.
Jetstream Jack (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, remote 4th 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Acapella Bourgeois (11-3) at Navan 3m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Held up, soon mid-division, not fluent 4th, badly hampered 10th, progress to chase leader from 2 out, on terms last, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 28, 5l behind Noble Endeavor (11-3) at Leopardstown 3m Yielding in Dec.
Kilcarry Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Led and disputed, ridden and narrowly headed before 2 out, disputed again last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp hvy in Mar beating Black Zero (9-11) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Retour En France (IRE) 4-5fav (11-7) 4th at 4th, chased leader disputing 2nd approaching straight, challenged 2 out, on terms between last 2, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Goulane Davina (11-7) by 6l, 10 ran.
Mick The Jiver 7-1 (10-10) Chased leaders and prominent, slight mistake 3rd, improved to dispute before 2 out where pecked, ridden before last, kept on best run-in and asserted closing stages, won at Naas 3m hcp hvy in Feb beating Cappacurry Zak (10-7) by 11l, 12 ran.
Carrigeen Acebo (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, mistake 2 out and left moderate 3rd, no impression before last where left 2nd, ridden and kept on run-in to lead close home, won at Thurles 3m 1f hvy in Feb beating Misty Lady (10-13) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Presenting Mahler (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd and reminders, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 10, 20 1/4l behind Mr Diablo (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Skellig Rocks (FR) 10-1 (11-11) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer behind leader after 5 out, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 13, 6 1/4l behind Paper Lantern (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Carole Rose (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 4th after 4 out, no extra in rear and left 4th 2 out, left moderate 3rd last, 3rd of 7, 26 3/4l behind Carrigeen Acebo (10-13) at Thurles 3m 1f hvy in Feb.
