held up in 5th, ridden in 4th 3 out, no impression on leaders next, went moderate 3rd before last, kept on one paced
made most, mistake and joined 2 out, soon ridden, regained lead before last, joined and strongly pressed at last, rallied well to regain lead inside final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 6 out, ridden 4 out, dropped to 5th next, weakened
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden along 6 out, soon weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and improved to dispute lead 2 out, headed before last, rallied to dispute lead again at last, rider dropped whip after last, no extra and headed inside final furlong
held up in last, went 4th after 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, dropped to moderate 4th before last
The race conditions suit MIDNIGHT GAME, who can take advantage on his fourth start over fences. Rated 147 over hurdles at this time a year ago, he attempted to make all over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last month and only faded in the closing stages. Klepht is a useful performer on his day who ran well in the Galway Plate last year and that's likely to be his target again. Lord Ben is a useful and consistent performer over hurdles and fences who will do his best while The Amarillo Kid will have benefited from his recent run at Gowran, his first since down the field in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown's Christmas fixture. The remaining duo will need to improve but are young enough to do so.
