made all, soon went on, reduced lead from 4 out, sent on again straight, slight mistake last, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
slight mistake 1st, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, 2nd approaching straight, dropped to 3rd approaching last, soon no extra, one pace
held up, 8th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, dropped to last approaching 3 out, some progress but no impression before straight, moderate 6th at last, kept on without threatening run-in
chased leader, soon 2nd, closer order from 4 out, pushed along to challenge next, lost place approaching straight, no extra
in rear, closer order from 4 out, slight mistake next, no extra straight
held up, 7th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, not fluent next, 3rd approaching straight, chased winner approaching last, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leader, soon 3rd, closer order from 4 out, slight mistake next and lost position, soon no extra, eased straight
not fluent 1st, a little keen, held up early, closer in 4th approaching 2nd, headway from 4 out, 5th into straight, soon no impression, one pace
held up in touch, 6th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, tracked leaders next, 4th before straight, soon no impression, moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace and dropped to 4th again near finish
Asthuria may have won a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse but for falling at the last then ran a fair race behind stable companion Let's Dance in the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Runner-up in that latter event was Barra, who may have been suffering those exertions when third behind Augusta Kate in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse last weekend and doesn't have much time to recover. Good Thyne Tara was a very good fourth that day and is lightly-raced though Ruby Walsh prefers Asthuria. AWAYINTHEWEST looks a decent each-way alternative at a fair price as she was a 100/1 chance when a close sixth behind Let's Dance at The Festival where she didn't get the best of runs but finished strongly. Her rider can use his claim and she's a sporting selection. Jim Bolger doesn't have many jumpers so the presence of eight times Flat winner Ringside Humour is intriguing.
Asthuria (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, mistake 2 out, headway and switched left before last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) gd in Mar.
Barra (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Held up, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Augusta Kate (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Good Thyne Tara 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, slight mistake 3 out, closer in 5th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Augusta Kate (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Miss Mardan (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, 7th at 6th, mistake at 9th, improved to 5th 3 out, ridden into moderate 3rd before 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 33l behind Kate Appleby Shoes (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar.
Nicat's Benefit (IRE) 2-1 (10-11) Held up in 5th, 4th from 3 out, 3rd before straight travelling smoothly, switched left approaching 2 out, soon challenged, led approaching last, asserted and stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar beating Soul Kaliber (11-4) by 6 1/2l, 6 ran.
Pravalaguna (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Led and disputed, led before 3rd, travelled well in lead before 2 out, narrow advantage when fell 2 out, at Naas 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
The Green Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Towards rear, pushed along in 10th entering straight, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 19, 18 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Awayinthewest (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, lost place before 3rd, not clear run and switched right soon after home bend, headway into 6th last, stayed on, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) gd in Mar.
Ringside Humour (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Petuna (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Led, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, pushed along and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, ridden to go 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner and eased close home, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Gusty Rocky (9-12) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Strike Is Back (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 4th, 4th from 6th, under pressure from 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, dist behind Karalee (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f sft in Mar.
