disputed lead early, prominent, slightly slow 2nd, 2nd after 3rd, 6th when left 5th and slightly impeded 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 3rd, slight mistake 6th and lost position briefly, on terms from 3 out, left in lead from 2 out, joined straight, regained lead last, soon went on, reduced lead and held on at the finish
led early, prominent, slightly bumped with rival 1st, a little keen, 5th after 3rd, dropped towards rear before 5th, pushed along briefly approaching 8th and slight mistake, fell next
soon chased leaders, 6th after 3rd, slightly impeded and pushed along briefly 4 out, badly impeded 2 out, one pace after
soon prominent, not fluent 3rd, soon raced in 4th, slow jump 5th, pecked slightly 4 out, slightly impeded 2 out, chased winner and stayed on well closing stages, not quite get there
waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression, one pace
slightly bumped 1st and rider briefly with iron, waited with, 8th after 3rd, slightly impeded 2 out, soon one pace
waited with, 9th after 3rd, soon headway on outer, mistake 6th, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression
waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression
waited with, 10th after 3rd, soon headway, prominent before 8th, soon on terms, led approaching 3 out, soon joined, fell 2 out
mid-division early, 7th after 3rd, improved to be prominent approaching 3 out, soon on terms, headed 2 out, back on terms straight, headed and mistake last, one pace run-in
prominent, soon led, not fluent 4th, joined from 8th, headed approaching 3 out, no impression and slightly impeded 2 out, one pace
AN MARCACH was conceding 10lb to Kristian Goingwel when beaten under six lengths at Down Royal last month and the pair meet here on level terms with the latter having failed to overcome an 8lb rise in the weights at Limerick subsequently – Des Donovan’s charge should be reversing the form. It's Only A Number is 0-17 and fully exposed but did place for the first time over fences at Tramore last time. Veterans Princely Conn and Flynsini are previous course winners with the latter in better form recently.
An Marcach (IRE) 4-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along before 3 out, 3rd and ridden approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Kristian Goingwel (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Kristian Goingwel (IRE) 3-1fav (11-10) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, progress 3 out, on terms before 2 out, led after 2 out, pushed along and joined again last, ridden and headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, not match winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Johnnys Girl (9-13) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Princely Conn (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra entering straight, 13th of 20, 26 1/4l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
It's Only A Number (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 8 3/4l behind Presenting Point (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Goulane Jessie (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 4 out, ridden into 4th before 2 out, no impression before last where hampered, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Whoyakodding (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Cash Me Outside (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no extra before 4 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Itsalonglongroad (11-9) at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Sweet As A Nut (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, weakened from 5 out, pulled up after 3 out, at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Load Up Time (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Towards rear, pushed along briefly 5th, 8th when mistake and unseated rider 8th, at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Pacte In The Park (FR) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent and disputed lead, headed before 5th where slight mistake, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, soon no extra, 5th of 9, 31l behind Chief Of Police (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Greenway Machine (IRE) 80-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, headway after 3rd and led 7th, headed after 9th, led again before 4 out, headed after 3 out, 3rd and no impression entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 9th of 14, dist behind Key Commander (12-0) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression, never a factor, 8th of 18, dist behind Stoughan Cross (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Flynsini (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Towards rear, ridden in 8th after 3 out, left 5th and slightly hampered last, kept on closing stages, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Whoyakodding (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
