Jody Townend gave the veteran PORT RASHID a fine ride to collar the well-supported Dylan Lombardy over the track and trip a fortnight ago. They meet on the same terms here and the result can be confirmed. Pidoyne, a dual winner on the Flat in France, showed his first sign of ability over hurdles when caught close home at Limerick after going clear three out and though that looked a poor race this isn't much better. Dual Flat winner Galactica's penultimate run at Down Royal would put her in the picture though she didn't run well there next time. After a promising run at Cork, Gwan Tadhg came in for strong support at Clonmel but didn't handle the heavy ground. Added Bonus would have to be considered if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Benjis Benefit (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden into 4th before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd when fell last, at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Dylan Lombardy (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Disputed lead early, headed after 3rd, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, pushed along after 2 out, headed run-in, kept on but not match winner, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Port Rashid (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Galactica (FR) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression, 8th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Karen's Gift (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Port Rashid (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 6th entering straight, progress to go 2nd before last and led run-in, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb beating Dylan Lombardy (11-3) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Gwan Tadhg (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Slightly hampered 3rd, mid-division, progress into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th and no extra before straight, weakened, 9th of 14, dist behind Premier Queen (11-13) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Warm In Gorey (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Towards rear, slight mistake and rider briefly lost iron 1st, slightly hampered 4 out, mistake next, pushed along in 7th before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 25l behind Fiery Brown (12-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Mahlers Cove (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Towards rear on inner, some headway after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 8th before next, no extra, 6th of 15, dist behind Fiery Brown (12-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Pidoyne (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed 4 out, led next, ridden after 2 out, headed closing stages of run-in, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Lovely Reaction (11-7) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Flashthelights (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Prominent, led after 1st, pushed along before 2 out where mistake and headed, soon ridden and no impression, dropped to moderate 3rd at last, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 20l behind Fiery Brown (12-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Kanors Girl (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, pushed along after 2 out, 12th entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 11th of 22, 12l behind Little Mixup (12-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ramble On Muller (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up rear of mid-division, some headway on outer 3 out, pushed along in 6th when not fluent next, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 8th of 22, 10 1/4l behind Little Mixup (12-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Katzoff (IRE) 28-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 3 out and soon towards rear, no extra from next, last of 18, dist behind Port Rashid (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Mullins Cross (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Led, headed halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Hollow Spark (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and weakened after 3 out, completely tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Fiery Brown (12-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
One More Lass (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached after 5 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind The Connector (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
War Thunder 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, led after 1st, joined next, mistake and headed 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, dist behind Shean Glory (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Added Bonus (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) In touch, mid-division after 3rd, 7th after 5th, progress after 4 out, 6th after 3 out, lost place before 2 out, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Ocean Legacy (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Nusra (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, 9th of 16, 30 1/2l behind Light Parade (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Prince Of Air (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Rear, 16th halfway, under pressure after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 17, dist behind Romella (11-5) at Roscommon 1m 7f hcp gd in Sep.
