chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 8th 4 out, no impression next
held up towards rear, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders early, lost place halfway, rear and mistake 6 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last, left 2nd, kept on same pace
always towards rear, trailing halfway, pulled up before 7 out
held up towards rear, closer in 7th 3 out, niggled along in 6th when fell 2 out
chased leaders, close up from and 6th disputed next, ridden in 2nd entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last
held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, challenged and mistake 2 out, led before last, kept on well
mid-division, reminders 3rd, pushed along halfway, ridden 6 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 5th 2 out, left moderate 4th last, kept on to 3rd run-in
soon led, disputed from 7 out, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead and dispute before 7 out, mistake 4 out, slight peck 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed before last, under pressure in 2nd when fell last
chased leaders early, weakened to rear halfway, pulled up before 7 out
mid-division, niggled along 7 out, ridden in 7th 4 out, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
refused to race
NADIYA DE LA VEGA bounced back to form to land a Grade 3 mares' event at Fairyhouse and, as she's only 3lb higher than when successful at Cheltenham in October, is handed the vote in a tough contest. Call The Police ran poorly behind Sumkindasuprstar at Navan but that wasn't his form and he's best judged on his victory over Foildubh at Thurles in January. Mr Cracker finished a short-head behind in that race at Navan and looks well enough handicapped to make his presence felt. Rubi Light is a class act who has been running at the highest level for over two years. He should find this a bit less daunting despite a big weight and should get into the argument. Tranquil Sea is another more used to running at a higher level and is very well handicapped if returning to something like his best.
Rubi Light (FR) 4-6fav (11-10) Led, went on 5 out, ridden and reduced lead approaching straight, soon headed and no extra, 3rd of 4, 31l behind Chicago Grey (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f chs G2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Call The Police (IRE) 5-4 (11-8) Prominent, lost place a bit from before 7th, 4th 5 out, no extra from before 2 out, went moderate 3rd near line, 3rd of 5, 26l behind Sumkindasuprstar (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1).
Joncol (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Blundered 2nd, always behind, lost touch and pulled up after 18th, in a race won by Auroras Encore (10-3) at Aintree 4m 3f Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (7yo+) (1) gs, 40 ran.
Tranquil Sea (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression, 6th of 29, 20l behind Triolo D'Alene (10-7) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gs.
Lambro (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, hampered 4 out, driven next, never on terms, 10th of 29, 27l behind Triolo D'Alene (10-7) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gs.
Lastoftheleaders (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Settled mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th and no impression leaders after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 21l behind Blazing Beacon (10-3) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs (10yo+) hvy in Mar.
Nadiya De La Vega (FR) 7-2fav (11-0) Always prominent, disputed lead from 6th, led from 3 out, ridden from next, stayed on well from last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) beating Avondhu Lady (11-0) by 6l, 12 ran.
Klepht (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Settled in mid-division, went moderate 2nd 3 out, ridden and some headway on clear leader after 2 out, no impression from last and dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Carlowsantana (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs.
Canaly (IRE) 10-3 (11-8) Chased clear leader, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th when fell 2 out, in a race won by Carlowsantana (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs, 10 ran.
Mr Cracker (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Slight mistake 1st, waited with towards rear, progress to track leaders approaching 4 out, challenged and on terms next, ridden to gain narrow lead last, strongly pressed and kept on well run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 5, shd behind Sumkindasuprstar (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1).
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, on terms approaching 4 out, soon led, joined 3 out, just headed last, rallied well run-in to regain lead near line, won at Navan 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) beating Mr Cracker (11-10) by shd, 5 ran.
Supreme Doc (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Not fluent 1st, waited with towards rear, closed up travelling well from 3 out, challenged and on terms next, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Caheronaun (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gd.
Blazing Beacon (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Prominent and disputed early, 5th halfway, 4th 5 out and still with leaders when blundered 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next, in a race won by Liberty Counsel (9-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch, 28 ran.
Orpheus Valley (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Always prominent, chased winner and no impression from after 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Competitive Edge (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp chs hvy in Mar.
De Valira (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Reluctant at start, in rear, ridden in 11th 3 out, no extra, 9th of 22, 7l behind Captain Arceus (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m ext hcp hdl.
