tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd entering straight, pushed along to lead between final 2, 3 lengths clear when fell last
towards rear, 15th halfway, pushed along and some progress 3 out, 7th entering straight, no extra after 2 out
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, no extra after 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, soon no impression and not fluent next, kept on one pace
mid-division, pecked badly 3rd, 8th halfway, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, no extra
led, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression on leader when left clear in front last, kept on well
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, no extra before 3 out, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 3rd, 17th halfway, no extra 3 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division on outer, 13th halfway, some progress 4 out, went moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 2nd close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression after 3 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression in 6th before 2 out, left 5th last, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight and no impression after 2 out, left 2nd and not fluent last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression entering straight, no extra
chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 9th halfway and pushed along after 5th, no impression entering straight, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, 14th halfway, no extra after 3 out, slight mistake next, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, in rear 4 out and soon detached, completely tailed off
Plenty of runners here but few look to have realistic chances. Union Dues looked a classy prospect when landing a Grade 2 bumper in 2012 and easily landed a Flat race at the Galway Festival the following year. He wasn't seen again until last month when he made too many mistakes in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown. He will undoubtedly have benefited from that run and will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Black Warrior has done well in bumpers and, given his stable's recent form, a successful start over timber is by no means out of the question but Lofgren followed a very good second on this track with a poor run in a Fairyhouse handicap and will need to do much better so the vote goes to HURRICANE DARWIN. Alan Fleming's charge found Yes Sir Brian too strong at Fairyhouse but it was a decent effort and, with slightly better ground in his favour, he can finally get off the mark.
Union Dues (FR) 13-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th after 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, moderate 3rd at last, no impression run-in, 5th of 22, 12 1/2l behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Among The Stars (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, last of 11, 28 1/2l behind Thumb Stone Blues (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m Good - Yielding in May.
Black Jewel (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression before next, 6th of 15, 30 3/4l behind Automated (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Black Warrior (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 3rd 3f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 17 1/2l behind Village Mystic (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Jan.
Classic Jewel (IRE) 13-2 (10-4) Tracked leaders until mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Feb.
Country Capers (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 5th, weakened and completely tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th early, soon 6th, 4th approaching straight, 2nd between last 2, soon pushed along to chase winner, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 22, 4l behind Yes Sir Brian (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Loch Luatha (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, detached and pulled up before next, at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Negative Equity (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Deans Road (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Taras Call (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 17th of 20, dist behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Up All Night (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, moderate 11th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, dist behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Candlestick (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led and disputed early, close 2nd approaching halfway, ridden in 3rd 4f out, under pressure in 4th 3f out, no extra entering straight, 6th of 7, 34 1/4l behind Village Mystic (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Jan.
Conna Cross (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, close up from 5th, ridden in 3rd before 3 out where mistake, under pressure in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 35l behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Lofgren 10-3 (11-6) Led, headed 3 out, soon pushed along and dropped to 7th before next, eased, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Good As Gold (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Bach Along (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, towards rear from 4th, no impression from 4 out, soon no extra, 10th of 15, dist behind Burgas (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Supreme Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 5f out, 13th of 16, dist behind Any Drama (11-12) at Thurles 2m hvy in Jan.
Grace Van Feldt (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Ld/disp until 2nd frm 6th & 3rd frm 7th, wknd aftr 9th, dropped last up 6out, to when pu well aftr 6out, at Tallow 3m mdn sft in Feb.
Neatly Put 50-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, 21st approaching straight, no danger, 20th of 25, dist behind Edwulf (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, slight mistake 4th, no impression before 3 out, kept on run-in, 6th of 15, 28 3/4l behind Burgas (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Jacksey's Well (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Alto Esqua (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
French Ambassador (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra after 3 out and moderate 11th entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 16th of 20, dist behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
