mid-division, good headway on outer into 3rd 3 out, 7th and no extra after next
always behind, pulled up before last
never a factor and always towards rear, pulled up before last
always behind
rear of mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 6th
chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, 7th approaching 2 out, no impression entering straight
always prominent, disputed lead from 5th until 3 out, driven along in 4th entering straight, no extra approaching last
held up in rear of mid-division, good headway on inner 3 out, 5th 2 out, went 2nd entering straight, under pressure in 3rd at last, no impression run-in
mid-division, some headway on outer into 9th 3 out, no extra after next
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra and weakened 3 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, headway into close 3rd when stumbled after 2 out, moderate 5th early straight , kept on one pace
never a factor
led or disputed lead, headed before 2 out, 7th and no extra entering straight
rear of mid-division, fell 4 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened approaching 3 out
never a factor, in rear from 3 out, eased when beaten in straight
towards rear, some headway 3 out, kept on in straight without threatening
always behind
settled in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, close 4th next, challenged at last, pushed out to lead run-in, cosily
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pressed approaching last where slight mistake, headed run-in, kept on under pressure
BLAZING TEMPO split a very classy pair in Morning Supreme and For Bill in a hot Listed event at Limerick last month and the latter pair finished 1-2 in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse subsequently. After completing a double, James Fanshawe sent La Sarrazine to Aintree to contest what looked a strong Grade 2 and though unable to cope with General Miller he ran respectably enough and must be considered here. No four-year-old has ever won this but Tarla is a very interesting entry from Willie Mullins. Runner-up in a Grade 2 at Auteuil in November, she is already high-class and a switch to the master trainer will do her no harm though she could probably do with some rain. Serpentaria started favourite and ran quite well in this a year ago while No One Tells Me, who won at this fixture last year, warmed up with a victory on the level at Limerick last week and looks a live threat.
No One Tells Me 16-1 (11-3) Disputed 2nd behind clear leader, mistake 7th, soon led, headed after 3 out, weakened after next, 9th of 17, 25l behind Quevega (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) gs in Mar.
Quivvy Bridge (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Held up, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd when hung left approaching last, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Santia (10-12) at Wetherby 2m mrs lst hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Serpentaria 20-1 (11-0) Behind when blundered and unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Banjaxed Girl (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs lst hdl (1) gd, 16 ran.
Tramp Stamp (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 2 out, soon led, ridden and headed entering straight, kept on same pace in 2nd from last, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Donnas Palm (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Listed hdl in Oct.
Alegralil 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders next, no impression last, 5th of 18, 8l behind Ryde Back (10-5) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs nov hcp hdl Listed (1) sft in Mar.
La Sarrazine (FR) 5-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, kept on, no impression, 4th of 9, 14l behind General Miller (11-4) at Aintree 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd.
Trimbellina (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Led and soon well clear, reduced lead from 7th, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, well behind Bullhill Flyer (10-9) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Sep.
Alpine Glade (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway into moderate 4th after 3 out, some headway approaching next, no impression from before last, dropped to 6th run-in, 6th of 16, 9l behind Printing Copper (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hdl sft in Oct.
Annie May (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 10th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 16th of 25, 23l behind Bobs Display (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Dec.
Aura About You (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) In touch in main group, mistake 4th, not fluent 7th or 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 7th of 17, 22l behind Quevega (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) gs in Mar.
Blazing Tempo (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders in 3rd, closed on outer from before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on into 2nd without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Morning Supreme (11-4) at Limerick 2m Mares Listed Novice Hurdle (4yo+) in Mar.
Credit Box (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 10l behind Sebadee (10-12) at Tramore 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) gf.
Dancera (GER) 14-1 (10-8) Towards rear for most, no extra from 3 out and pulled up next, in a race won by No One Tells Me (11-2) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jul, 18 ran.
Guzzle An Go (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, 5th and headway after 3 out, close 3rd and challenged 2 out, no impression from last, kept on, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Cloughmile (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl sft.
Isabellareine (GER) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra before next, 7th of 12, 36l behind Premier Victory (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl G3 sft in Nov.
Keats Dream 2-1fav (10-4) Tracked leaders, closed travelling well before straight, 2nd going well 2 out, mistake last, ridden, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Cheer Up (10-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy.
Spare Shilling (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 5 out, improved to 6th 3 out, ridden in 7th and no extra entering straight, weakened, 11th of 14, well behind For Bill (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mrs nov hdl G3 hvy.
Storm Plan (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Prominent on outer, 3rd approaching halfway, 5th under pressure 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 18, 26l behind Cloughmile (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl sft.
Where's My Slave (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Moderate 3rd, took closer order after halfway, led 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 18, 26l behind Gentle Alice (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Tarla (FR) (10-5) 2nd of 10, 2l behind Nikoline (10-1) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 2f hdl hvy in Nov.
Leblon (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, lost place when not fluent 3 out, ridden into moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 7, 18l behind Carlito Brigante (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 3yo hdl Grd 2 in Dec.
