tracked leader, disputed briefly after 5th, disputed again 4 out and led next, ridden after 2 out and headed last, rallied run-in and kept on well to lead again close home
led, joined briefly after 5th, 4 lengths clear halfway, slight mistake 8th, joined again 4 out, mistake next and headed, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer 3 out, soon pushed along and 6th early straight, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, never a factor, mistake 8th, pushed along and no impression in rear after 4 out, weakened, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along after 4 out and some headway next, 5th 2 out, soon ridden and went 3rd before last, no impression run-in
chased leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 1st, closer 6th, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, no extra after next
held up in rear of mid-division, ran freely, 6th halfway, headway 3 out and travelled well in 2nd after 2 out, progress to lead last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed close home
mid-division, 4th halfway and ran freely, closer in 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out, no threat in straight, weakened
A low-grade handicap in which LOW LIE THE FIELDS can complete a hat-trick despite a 9lb rise for his victory at Punchestown. Henry De Bromhead's charge was having only his seventh start that day and is progressing fast enough to defy the extra. However, Snugsborough Benny will provide him with a stern test if ready after a long break. Liam Cusack's charge was placed in the 2019 Galway Plate and was a close fifth last year. He's failed to take advantage of a much lower hurdles rating in the past but has to be a major threat. Whirling Dervish has been disappointing since landing a Kilbeggan maiden in August but the maiden Kellyiscool was returning from a two-year absence when running well at Fairyhouse last month and is at the right end of the handicap.
Whirling Dervish 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 17l behind Grandmaster Flash (9-9) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.
Beyond The Law (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Disputed lead, led 3 out, ridden and headed before next, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Light Brigade (10-4) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Dromore Lad (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 5th, slight mistake 6th and pushed along briefly, 12th and pushed along again from next, soon under pressure and no impression, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Held up, progress in 10th before 2 out, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 7th entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 21, 4 1/4l behind Early Doors (10-5) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Sweet Sting (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Waited with in rear, slight mistake 8th and pushed along, soon no impression and behind, last of 5, dist behind Black Tears (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) sft in Mar.
Sean Says (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Badly hampered start, took no part, at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Kellyiscool (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) A little keen, soon mid-division, 7th at 5th, 6th approaching straight, soon 5th, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 14, 10l behind Laid Back Luke (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
Master Artist (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Waited with towards rear, 14th after 2nd, slight mistake 4th, never a factor, 13th of 17, 36 1/2l behind Capilano Bridge (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Pateen (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 13th of 20, dist behind Sir Bob (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Low Lie The Fields (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th 2 out, headway into 2nd approaching last, led at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Itsnotinit (11-13) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Exit Eleven (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
