mid-division, moderate 4th approaching 3 out, soon no impression
well off pace in mid-division, pushed along in moderate 6th after 5 out, soon no extra
prominent in chasing group, no impression under pressure in 3rd from after 3 out
chased leaders, niggled along to go 2nd 3 out, ridden approaching straight, every chance when bad mistake last, no extra after
never better than mid-division
keen hold early, not fluent 1st, prominent, weakened from 4 out, behind when fell last
made all, clear for much, jumped well, reduced lead from 3 out, strongly pressed when left clear last, stayed on well
never better than mid-division, no extra from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
FEVER PITCH made a promising racecourse debut at Leopardstown and showed the benefit with a fine effort at Punchestown last month when just failing to catch O Fortuna in a driving finish. That's easily the best form on offer here and further progress looks guaranteed. Born To Excel has a penalty to carry for his victory on the Flat at Gowran in August but that was his only success in 14 starts. Clara More hadn't been showing much before a greatly improved run in a Downpatrick handicap at the beginning of the month and should reach a place at least as the remainder have shown nothing.
Coral Creek (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, 19l behind Carrigmartin (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Allinkillough (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, left 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 19l behind Nutin Fancy (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat sft.
Clara More (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway,, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Eddie Zero (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Fever Pitch (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 3 out, 4th next, soon ridden, challenged last, close 2nd and every chance run-in, just failed, 2nd of 21, hd behind O Fortuna (10-13) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Mini Budget (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 10th of 20, well behind Rathlin (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Yanavita (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Lord Gale (11-13) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Feb.
Bleakfield Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Held up, moderate 8th and some progress before 3 out, 4th before 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 15, 30l behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl in Dec.
Britway Lady (IRE) Norwich mare out of Fine Affair.
Howya Katie (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 15th of 22, 33l behind Noel Browne (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Born To Excel 5-1 (7-11) Chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, ridden before straight, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Home Secretary (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec (flat).
