Foildubh was beaten just over three lengths by Bob Lingo at Fairyhouse but was conceding 7lb and can take his revenge over this longer trip. Carrigmartin took advantage of a lenient handicap mark over hurdles at Cork and isn't quite so well in over fences but Osana ran well in this last year and has only had two subsequent runs. He's definitely on the short-list as is Raptor, who pulled up in the Irish National last time, but this can go to TRANQUIL SEA. Edward O'Grady's charge has been a fantastic servant to the stable having won a dozen races. He rarely runs in handicaps these days and already has two Grade 2 events to his credit this season so this big weight shouldn't be much of a problem.
Tranquil Sea (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to dispute lead from 2 out and soon ridden, kept on well run-in to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Navan 2m 4f chs G2 (1) gd in Mar beating Zaarito (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Fiendish Flame (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led at strong pace and clear 3rd, reduced lead halfway, headed approaching 13th, soon lost 2nd, weakened after next, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Nacarat (11-8) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Feb.
Osana (FR) 50-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 10th, in a race won by Lion Na Bearnai (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch gs, 29 ran.
Bob Lingo (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 5 out, disputed 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and kept on well from 2 out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs gs beating Foildubh (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Foildubh (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bob Lingo (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs gs.
Carrigmartin (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway into 4th 5 out, travelling best to challenge when left in front after 3 out, strongly pressed run-in, kept on under pressure, just held on, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 gd beating He'llberemembered (10-13) by ns, 18 ran.
Gentle Alice (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Askanna (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) gs.
Raptor (FR) 25-1 (10-1) Mid-division best, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Lion Na Bearnai (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch gs, 29 ran.
Westmeath (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, well behind Lucky William (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f nov chs gs.
