soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up 5 out, disputed next, slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last and weakened
prominent and disputed early, settled behind leaders after 1st, 4th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and under pressure entering straight, stayed on in 3rd before last, closer last, kept on into 2nd run-in, ran on closing stages, just held
reluctant to line up, mid-division, ran out on bend after 1st
prominent and disputed at times, improved to lead and dispute 5 out, pushed along before straight, bumped with rival 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra in 3rd run-in
led and disputed, headed 5 out, ridden and dropped to rear after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 5th when fell 2 out
held up early, closer behind leaders from 4th, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd after 3 out, pushed along to dispute entering straight, bumped with rival 2 out, soon ridden, edged ahead before last, kept on run-in, tired closing stages and held close home
Lilshane beat LAID BACK LUKE 3l at Limerick last month then refused to race at Cork so doesn't look one to have faith in. The runner-up is 12lb better off and should turn the tables and also take advantage of the 9lb he receives from Roaring Bull. Gordon Elliott's six-year-old is progressing nicely over fences and stepped up to 2m5f for a decisive victory at Fairyhouse so doesn't look too badly treated for his handicap debut. Teacher's Pet hasn't won since completing a double in October 2017 but is still higher in the weights while Surf Instructor has looked a few pounds high since his novice victory a year ago.
Roaring Bull (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 10th, led from 4 out, went clear next, slight mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, slow jump at last and ridden, strongly pressed briefly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Jan beating Great Khan (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Teacher's Pet (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th after 9th, pushed along after 15th, no impression in 7th from 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 10, 17 1/2l behind Se Mo Laoch (11-1) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in Jan.
Lilshane (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Refused to race, at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Surf Instructor (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led, 4 lengths lead halfway, slow 8th and reduced advantage, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along and headed after 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 11, 19l behind Speaker Connolly (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp gd in Dec.
Laid Back Luke (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led, joined 1st, soon headed, led again after 7th and disputed lead at times after, headed 2 out, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Lilshane (11-6) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Sanibel Island (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Led or disputed lead, slight mistake and headed 6th, reminders and soon lost place, no extra, behind and pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Double Portrait (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Soon led and disputed at times, headed straight and dropped to 4th approaching last, no extra and one pace after, 5th of 10, 19 1/4l behind Se Mo Laoch (11-1) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in Jan.
Killaro Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Soon chased leader, on terms from 3 out, headed approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out and no extra, 6th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Vent De La Cote (10-9) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
