disputed lead early, led from 2nd and made rest, ridden clear before last, reduced advantage inside final furlong, kept on close home, all out
mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd travelling well 3f out, ridden in 2nd before last, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, just failed
tracked leaders, pulled hard, no impression from 4f out, weakened
mid-division, 9th entering straight, ridden approaching last, moderate 4th at last, no extra
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, ridden in 2nd entering straight, dropped to 5th at last, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression
mid-division on outer, pushed along at 3rd, slight mistake 5th and pushed along, ridden entering straight, no impression
mid-division on inner, short of room 5f out, 7th and checked on inner 3f out, soon switched to outer and ridden before last, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on well without reaching leaders close home, never nearer
rear of mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden 3f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway from 5th, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear, bad mistake 2nd, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression when mistake at last
always behind, slight mistake 1st, never a factor
Five for Willie Mullins here with Patrick on board M C MULDOON, who couldn't handle stable companion Echoes In Rain in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 though that was hardly a disgrace given the winner's subsequent form. He's taken to go one better though Henry De Bromhead is double-handed with Rachael Blackmore on board Gua Du Large, who has taken on strong company since an impressive Thurles maiden victory. Joseph O'Brien won this last year and Keskonrisk is likely to come in for support as his last two runs have been at Grade 1 level after his Fairyhouse maiden success. Mark Walsh was on board when Dreamsrmadeofthis made a winning debut at Cork but prefers Get My Drift here and Mouse Morris' charge can go well as he was badly impeded behind Ashdale Bob at Fairyhouse.
El Barra (FR) 5-4fav (12-0) Led, not fluent and joined 3rd, led again 5th, travelling well approaching 2 out, pushed along and 2 length lead when jumped left last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Apr beating Suprise Package (12-0) by 2 1/4l, 21 ran.
Elite Charboniere (FR) 4-6fav (12-0) Led, jumped big at 1st, increased advantage at 4th, wandered before 3 out, reduced lead before 2 out where not fluent, asserted before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar beating Given Wings (12-0) by 6l, 14 ran.
Get My Drift (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, left 4th and slightly hampered 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 8, 30 1/4l behind Ashdale Bob (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Grand Bornand (FR) 16-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, raced keenly, 8th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, short of room approaching straight, ridden and weakened 2 out, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Echoes In Rain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Gua Du Large (FR) 18-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 8th halfway, short of room entering straight, pushed along and switched left in mid-division between final 2, no extra, 15th of 20, 12 3/4l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Kalkas (FR) 80-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along after 3 out and dropped towards rear before next, weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Keskonrisk (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up in last trio, steady headway approaching 3 out, mistake and weakened 2 out, 6th of 7, 21 1/2l behind Bob Olinger (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gs in Mar.
Lieutenant Command (FR) 50-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway on outer 4 out, mid-division early straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Lady Breffni (11-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
M C Muldoon (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders on inner, a little keen, 3rd halfway, progress when edged left and bumped rival after 3 out, on terms next, headed and no impression approaching last, ridden and went 2nd at last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Echoes In Rain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Wearapinkribbon (IRE) 11-10fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden, mistake at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Oct beating Flash De Touzaine (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Fire Attack (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Raced keenly towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Ballyeden Lass (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Held up, jumped left throughout, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 13, dist behind Runrized (12-0) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Apr.
Rhyme'n Rhythm (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd at halfway, ridden 4f out, weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Me Too Please (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 1f Yielding in Mar.
Dreamsrmadeofthis (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, moderate 6th after 3rd, 4th and closed approaching straight, slight mistake 3 out, challenged 2 out, led approaching last, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Cork 2m mdn fll Yielding in Mar beating Fraternity (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Happy Dancing (FR) Feel Like Dancing gelding out of Chakalaboumboum.
Alko Rouge (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Soon led, headed after 2nd and chased leader, ridden entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind On Eagles Wings (11-1) at Naas 1m 7f (1) sft in Mar.
