soon tracked leaders, 3rd under 4f out, ridden and weakened from before straight
tracked leaders, 5th under 6f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
tracked leaders, 8th under 6f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
soon mid-division, weakened towards rear and no impression from 4f out
prominent, 6th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure straight
towards rear, some headway on outer approaching straight, soon no impression
in rear, good headway approaching straight to track leaders, ran wide off home turn, kept on under pressure without troubling winner from 1f out
soon mid-division, ridden in 10th early straight, soon no impression
chased leaders early, 9th approaching halfway, no extra from under 4f out
soon mid-division, 10th before halfway, no extra from before straight
towards rear, progress under 6f out, 3rd before straight, challenged and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, soon led under pressure, wandered about and quickened clear inside final furlong, comfortably
tracked leaders, 6th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
soon mid-division, progress under 6f out, 4th before straight, ridden to challenge and slightly hampered about 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from before straight
keen hold, always prominent, challenged and led over 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, soon headed and kept on same pace
towards rear early, closer in mid-division halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from early straight
led, strongly pressed and headed over 2f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, short of room and hit rail early, no extra approaching straight
It's difficult to evaluate the form of Double Double, who was involved in a farcical race at Naas when the leader was allowed to go well clear. However, Charles O'Brien's charge eventually ran out an impressive winner and will have come on for the experience. Nicky Henderson won the race in 2005 with Its A Dream so the presence of his Sizing Ireland must be respected even though he disappointed when favourite on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon. Rebecca Curtis has been making a name for herself in the UK and has excelled with her runners in these races. The booking of top rider Derek O'Connor for SCOTER FONTAINE catches the eye and this French-bred may have more pace than many of his rivals. Willie Mullins has won this twice in the last four years and everything he saddles in bumpers will be competitive so Earls Quarter is another to watch out for. Noel Meade's French-bred filly Tinabianca is related to winners on the flat and over jumps and is another to keep an eye on for the future.
Canaly (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, one pace, 7th of 13, 40l behind False Evidence (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Epic Hero (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Carrigpreme.
One In A Milan (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to dispute from 6f out, led under pressure on inner early straight, headed under 2f out, kept on one pace under pressure, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 20, 7l behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Scots Clan (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid div, 6th 1/2way & mstk 6out, dropped out & bhnd when pu bef 5out, in a race won by Toby Ben (12-0) at Dungarvan 3m ire ptp hvy in Jan, 11 ran.
Society Shares (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, 4th from 1/2way, went 3l 2nd & mstk 2out, no impr in 3rd at last, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Brunswick Gold (12-0) at Kill 3m ire ptp gd.
Unleashthebeast (IRE) Bob Back gelding out of Pollarosser.
Double Double (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway in 5th 4f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Naas 2m 4yo nhf in Mar beating Fort Defiance (11-5) by 9l, 9 ran.
Baby Whizz (IRE) Dr Massini gelding out of Bella Verona.
Bay To Go (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Reluctant to go to start, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 35l behind Hidden Universe (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4yo nhf sft.
Birdlip Flyer 10-1 (11-4) Held up, no impression from 4f out, 11th of 16, well behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy.
Cloch Mor (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Turquoise Green.
Divine Rhapsody (IRE) City Honours gelding out of Cyrils Girle.
Dylan Ross (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Quit The Noise.
Earls Quarter (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Par Street.
Mughal Empire (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Helorhiwater.
Scoter Fontaine (FR) Sleeping Car gelding out of Blanche Fontaine.
Seeds Of Victory (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Seeds Of Doubt.
Sizing Ireland (IRE) 4-6fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along briefly 11f out, headway 8f out, went 3rd over 3f out, stayed on same pace, not able to challenge, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Kind Of Easy (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Apalachicola (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Mostly chsd ldrs in 3rd until 5th & mstk 3out, wknd bef 2out & poor 6th bef last, 5th of 16, 26l behind Kings Queen (11-7) at Inch 3m ire ptp sft in Mar.
Tinabianca (FR) Sleeping Car filly out of Tinarctica.
Brown Oscar (IRE) High-rise gelding out of Brownpenny.
