chased leader, 4th at 5th, not fluent 3 out, lost place 2 out, ridden before last, weakened run-in
rear of mid-division, progress to 5th at 5th, slight mistake 3 out, travelled well into 2nd 2 out, closed at last, led run-in, ridden and asserted closing stages
towards rear, 8th at 5th, progress 2 out where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in
in touch, 3rd at 5th, improved to 2nd 3 out where not fluent, dropped to 5th 2 out where not fluent, ridden and weakened before last where mistake
chased leader and ran freely early, 7th at 5th, lost place 3 out, switched left and ridden before 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
towards rear, 10th at 5th, travelled well and headway on outer before 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on in 2nd final 150 yards, not trouble winner
rear, 11th at 5th, not fluent 3 out, progress 2 out where slight mistake, 4th at last, ridden and kept on run-in without threatening
rear, 9th at 5th, progress after 3 out, 5th at last, kept on well to 3rd closing stages, never nearer
mid-division, 6th at 5th, dropped towards rear before 3 out, detached 2 out, weakened
led, ran freely after 3rd, headed briefly before 5th, soon led, asserted before 2 out, reduced advantage at last, headed run-in, weakened final 150 yards
tracked leader, led briefly before 5th, soon headed, slight mistake at 5th, 3rd 3 out, under pressure and ridden after 2 out, weakened before last where fell
The four-year-old Zanavi failed to land the odds at Limerick after winning at Fairyhouse and has to give weight to older rivals on his handicap debut. Five Helmets’ massive improvement at Fairyhouse was far from unexpected and he may well progress again but he has to give 8lb, including Jordan Gainford’s claim, to the battle-hardened PRESENTING DYLAN, who bounced back to form at Naas last month. Golf Marin is unexposed by comparison and has shown signs of ability so is worth a market check with recent Wexford winner Jody Ted possibly best of the rest.
Annie Pender (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Held up, swift progress 4th, led halfway, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 14 3/4l behind She's Commanche (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Five Helmets (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 6th from halfway, took closer order from 3 out and improved to dispute lead before next where not fluent, slow jump last and headed run-in, rallied and bumped inside final 150 yards, kept on best to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Mar beating Tech Talk (11-6) by 1l, 15 ran.
Golf Marin (FR) 7-4 (11-6) Prominent, 5th approaching 4th, closed up 3 out, on terms approaching straight, headed before last, no extra and one pace after, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind Coach Carter (11-6) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Presenting Dylan (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon 3rd, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Light Brigade (10-4) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Jody Ted (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Mid-division, moderate 8th at 5th, moderate 5th 3 out, pushed along in moderate 3rd entering straight, ridden and went 2nd at last, stayed on well to lead final 75 yards, won at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar beating Howdyalikemenow (12-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Hazran (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Towards rear, mistake 3rd, soon detached and pulled up before 6th, at Clonmel 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mc Alpine (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Held up rear of mid-division, a little keen, not fluent 2nd, 9th halfway, progress travelling well approaching straight, went 4th 2 out and closing in 3rd when mistake last, stayed on to go 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Capture The Action (11-13) at Wexford 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Winston Wolfe (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Lady Of Luxury (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Pi Ahio (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, trailing from 5 out, pulled up after 3 out, at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Trixie Mc (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Mid-division, disputed 7th after 3rd, effort before straight, soon one pace, 5th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Danegeld (10-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
American Image (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Chased leaders early, improved to lead after 1st, headed before 4th and dropped to 4th from halfway, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before next, at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Zanavi (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) Disputed lead early, dropped to 2nd after 2nd, improved to dispute lead again from 5th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and no extra in 4th from last, 4th of 7, 7l behind Behind The Wall (11-2) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Fayetta 66-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 13th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Stay With Me (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
