led, joined from 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, 3rd entering straight, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, closer in 6th and ridden 2 out, went 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 4th, mistake and led 2 out, pushed along and clear before last, not fluent at last and ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division, not fluent 3rd and pushed along briefly 4th, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden next, 5th entering straight, went 3rd and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, slight mistake 1st, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, went 2nd travelling well after 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 5th at last, no impression
mid-division, not fluent at 1st, slight mistake 7th, rear of mid-division when pulled up quickly before 3 out
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2 out, went 2nd and chased winner at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always behind, slight mistake 6th, slight mistake 4 out and ridden, no impression
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THREE CARD BRAG found the 3m of the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham just beyond him. Sandor Clegane finished four lengths in front of him but was beaten six lengths by him over 2m at Galway in October so Gordon Elliott's charge gets the vote over this more suitable trip. Nucky Johnson was a further length behind in that Galway contest but Senior Chief looks a threat. He beat a big field over the course and distance in February before proving himself on heavy going at Naas. Della Casa Lunga could prove best of the remainder.
Three Card Brag (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 2 out until ridden on long run to the last, weakened soon after, plugged on pressing for modest 4th, 5th of 20, 5 1/2l behind Stay Away Fay (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Nucky Johnson (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra from early straight, last of 6, 37 1/2l behind Hercule Du Seuil (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Sandor Clegane (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Held up off the pace towards rear, good headway out wide chasing leaders home turn, ridden when left in 3rd at the last, stayed on run-in, closed on 2nd but not reach winner, 3rd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Stay Away Fay (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Senior Chief 6-4fav (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 3rd, travelling well 3 out, pushed along 2 out, disputed lead at last, ridden to lead after last, briefly edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Navan 2m 6f hvy in Mar beating Landrake (11-7) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Fine Margin (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division, not fluent at 3rd, 9th before 5th, headway to 5th after 3 out, progress to challenge leader 2 out, every chance in 2nd last, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Volantis (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Free Flowing (IRE) 8-13fav (11-4) Led and clear early, 2 lengths lead halfway, pushed along after 2 out, strongly pressed and bumped by rival on bend after last, soon ridden and headed, 3rd and no impression final 150 yards, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Jay Jay Zee (10-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn sft in Apr.
Grand Rouge (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear, detached at 2nd, progress before 4th, 11th at 5th, not fluent at 6th, detached before 4 out where not fluent, no extra 2 out where not fluent, never a factor, 9th of 12, dist behind Secret Rock (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Ik's Man (FR) 11-4 (11-8) Tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out, no impression on winner when not fluent last, kept on one pace run-in to go moderate 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Demandrivingdouvan (11-12) at Wexford 2m 5f mdn hvy in Mar.
My Gaffer (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closer approaching straight and soon pushed along, 3rd and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Della Casa Lunga (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m Good - Yielding in Mar.
Rocco Bay (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th before 2 out, no extra, 6th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Hands Of Gold (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Feb.
Della Casa Lunga (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Held up in touch, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, stayed on well final 100 yards, just failed for 2nd, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Deeply Superficial (11-7) at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mollys Glory (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders on outer, pushed along in 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, no impression, 6th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Thecompanysergeant (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Pale Blue Dot (FR) 15-2 (12-0) In touch, dropped to 8th and pushed along 2 out, no impression, weakened approaching straight, 8th of 12, dist behind Desert Heather (11-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
