led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon under pressure in 3rd, slight mistake last, kept on one pace
tracked leader early, slightly slow 4th, soon held up, slightly slow 6th, slight mistake 9th, slow 5 out, no impression next, weakened and slight mistake 3 out
tracked leader early, soon held up, closer in 3rd at 4th, mistake and unseated rider 5th
tracked leader early, held up from 3rd, improved to dispute 2nd after 9th, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 2nd before 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
tracked leader, jumped left 1st, 2nd halfway, travelled well to lead before 2 out, asserted before last, easily
We'llhavewan overcame jumping problems to score by a short-head over this track and trip on his debut for Willie Mullins and was reported to be coughing after beaten at Kilbeggan a month ago. He carries a penalty as does MOTOWN MAGGIE for her chasing debut victory at Listowel where she was impressive. Flash De Touzaine was unfortunate to come up against some smart performers last winter and receives weight from the winners as does Listed hurdle winner Brampton Belle, who makes her chasing debut along with So Scottish, who has improved massively over hurdles recently. Railway Hurricane has won over hurdles here and though still winless after a dozen starts over fences has usually been thereabouts.
Motown Maggie (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Towards rear, 4th before 6th, improved to 3rd at 7th, headway to 2nd at 9th, challenged leader 4 out, led after 4 out, travelled well and asserted before 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Sep beating Optional Mix (11-7) by 4 1/4l, 6 ran.
We'llhavewan (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) In rear, big jump and slow at 1st, ridden in 8th after 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 7th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Il Courra (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Sep.
Peckham Springs (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression on leaders when left 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Sargent Lightfoot (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Sep.
Railway Hurricane (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd before 5 out, pushed along and close up on inner entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd run-in, no extra, 3rd of 6, 8 1/4l behind The Little Yank (11-4) at Sligo 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Sep.
So Scottish (FR) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led travelling well after 2 out, clear before last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Sep beating Pats Choice (11-12) by 9l, 11 ran.
Brampton Belle 7-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway after 3 out and challenged entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression, 5th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 12, 23 3/4l behind Kilbarry Chloe (10-13) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Commandingpresence (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no threat after 4 out, 13th of 17, dist behind Capilano Bridge (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Flash De Touzaine (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Towards rear, closer in mid-division and mistake 11th, went 5th 4 out, ridden next, no impression in 4th 2 out, mistake at last, no extra, 4th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Velvet Elvis (11-7) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Mar.
