reluctant to line-up, held up trailing in last, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
in rear, some progress after 4 out, kept on without threatening from 2 out, never a factor
led and jumped right at times early, mistake and headed 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, weakened from 4 out
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, improved to lead 3 out, went clear next, ridden approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, weakened
mid-division, headway from 4 out, went 5th 3 out, pushed along in 4th next, went 2nd approaching last, stayed on well run-in without reaching winner
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, progress into 7th 3 out, ridden in 5th at next, went 3rd after last, kept on without threatening run-in
rear of mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up after next
mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened
mid-division on inner, pushed along 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Little Rocky is very consistent on the Flat and over hurdles and has run some fine races, though he should have won by now. Master Ruffit followed a very good run over this track and trip with a moderate effort over half-a-mile further on a return visit. Winning point-to-pointer SIZING TITANIUM signalled his progress with a close second at Fairyhouse then ran Wildebeeste to a couple of lengths on heavy ground here, form that could be good enough for this. Conright Boy looks a big danger after posting his best run to date behind Some Article at Punchestown last month while The Tractor Man has shown promise in bumpers and has a very smart pedigree for jumping being out of a half-sister to Imperial Commander.
Arbitrageur (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Reluctant to line up, tracked leaders, moderate 4th when bad mistake 6th, soon dropped to rear and no impression, 6th of 7, well behind Call Me Pj (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Benkei (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Chased leader, closer order from before halfway, 3rd 4f out, soon pushed along and lost place, last 3f out, soon no extra, tailed off,, 7th of 8, 49l behind Toe The Line (9-4) at Curragh 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep (flat).
Conright Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 12th early, improved to chase leaders when not fluent 2 out, kept on well without threatening run-in,, 3rd of 22, 4 1/2l behind Some Article (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Hedgeinator (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden in remote 5th entering straight, not fluent 3 out, went remote 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 7, 26l behind Call Me Pj (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Little Rocky 9-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd after 3 out, soon short of room on inner, 5th before straight, ridden in 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Long House Saint (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in Aug, 12 ran.
Maighnealta (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Mid-division, progress into 3rd entering straight, close up after 2 out, ridden and no impression before last where mistake, dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 11, 9l behind Drumlee Lad (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Master Ruffit (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden next, headed before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 14, 20l behind High Stratos (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Show And Go (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 19, 50l behind Toushan (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Sizing Titanium (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th from 3rd, 2nd approaching straight, on terms 3 out, soon led, pressed and jumped slightly right 2 out, joined last, soon headed and not match winner, one pace, 2nd of 19, 2l behind Wildebeest (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Sunrae Shadow 8-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, headway 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th briefly over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Art Of Security (11-9) at Navan 2m NH flat.
The Tractor Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) A little keen, soon raced in 5th on outer, 4th approaching straight, 6th from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace,, 5th of 8, 12l behind Illuminati (11-7) at Navan 2m NH flat sft in Jan.
Toomuchthinkin (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 14th halfway, no impression after 4 out, moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 37l behind Samson Bill (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Art Of Synergy (IRE) Yeats gelding out of Elizabeth Tudor.
Attenzione (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 11l behind Viaduct Joey (9-7) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol (flat).
Breenainthemycra (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden in 2nd on outer entering straight, 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Master Of Time (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol in Jan '14 (flat).
Columbanus (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along before 3 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Delvin Road (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl.
Harry's Summer (USA) 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on outer in 3rd/4th, under pressure when mistake 4 out, soon behind and no impression, 4th of 5, 42l behind Verawal (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Leaving Las Vegas Layman gelding out of Woven Silk.
Next Bend (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up, moderate 11th early, some headway from before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 9th of 18, 36l behind Phil's Magic (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Royal Avatar (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Led, headed before 2nd, 3rd after next, weakened 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 15, well behind Thunder Zone (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Hawkeye Hero (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd early, not fluent 2nd, jumped slightly right 3rd, slight mistake 4th, dropped behind and trailing when not fluent 5th, tailed off,, 9th of 10, well behind Heck Thomas (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Wingoldandwearit (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Connemara Rose.
