towards rear for most, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear early, swift progress to lead 2nd, disputed before 6th where slight mistake, lost place approaching 8th, soon towards rear, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th at 8th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 5th entering straight, no extra
towards rear, ridden in 6th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace behind
chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra before last
chased leaders, improved to lead and disputed before 6th, led 8th, pressed from 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed entering straight, regained lead before last, kept on well run-in
led, headed 2nd and chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 4 out, soon no extra and weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to narrow lead entering straight, headed before last, kept on run-in without matching winner
held up, 7th halfway, closer in 5th at 8th, ridden 3 out, no impression next, kept on one pace, moderate 4th entering straight
Fureys Cross is at the right end of the handicap and has bits and pieces of form that would make her a threat but she has too many mishaps. Indian Rupee scored over the minimum trip here just over a year ago and made a bold bid to make all over 2m4f on a return visit so can get involved. Princess Lir had been going well in maidens before a moderate handicap debut here last month so should be capable of some improvement but LUCKYINMILAN can gain compensation for his defeat when favourite at Thurles. He'd gone up a massive 10lb for his earlier victory there and though eventually beaten 10 lengths it was still a fair run and his regular rider is back on board. Twiss's Hill is the type to make progress and is on a mark she should be capable of winning from soon.
Sydney Thompson (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no impression 4 out, 7th of 11, dist behind Positive Approach (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Indian Rupee (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, led before 2nd, headed approaching 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden and moderate 6th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Golan Lodge (10-7) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Princess Lir (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, close 2nd and ridden 2 out, dropped to 5th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Elusive Ivy (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Dactik (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Held up, no extra approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hes Our Vinnie (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 5th after 3rd, lost place before 3 out, soon no impression, weakened, 11th of 16, dist behind Coolaghknock Glebe (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Luckyinmilan (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, bad mistake 7th, prominent 4 out, 4th 3 out, chased winner and no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 16, 10 1/2l behind Go It Alone (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Rockshandy (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Led, headed after 6th, 3rd and fell 9th, at Killarney 2m 6f hcp Yielding in May.
Twiss's Hill (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, 8th after 3rd, pushed along on inner after 4 out, still 8th before straight, no impression in 5th approaching last, one pace, 5th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Coolaghknock Glebe (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Fureys Cross (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
