tracked leaders, slightly impeded 3rd, 4th at bypassed 5th, pushed along 4 out briefly, under pressure approaching straight, no impression in 3rd and slight mistake last, one pace
tracked leader, slight mistake 3rd, disputed 2nd at bypassed 5th, soon 3rd, under pressure approaching straight, soon weakened
led, inclined to jump right, pressed 2 out, stayed on best run-in
held up, jumped right 4th, 5th at bypassed 5th, closed to track leaders approaching straight, no impression in 4th approaching last where jumped right, one pace
towards rear, 6th at bypassed 5th, pushed along still in 6th approaching straight, 5th 2 out, no impression approaching last where jumped left, no extra
towards rear, last at bypassed 5th, not fluent 4 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd at bypassed 5th, soon 2nd, challenged 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in
Five O'clock Tea has been one of the most frustrating horses in training having looked a certain winner over fences but is still a maiden. His only victory over hurdles came on good ground so drying conditions would aid his cause. Westerners Son landed a novice chase at Thurles but makes his handicap debut with a big weight while Westerner Point ran poorly on his handicap debut over fences after a successful start at Sligo. Rolling Rocket completed a double in minor handicaps and hasn't performed badly from his new mark so he can go well but the vote goes to IL FENOMENO. He's not the horse he once was but has been gradually dropping to a winnable mark and was returning from a break when running very well behind Vicangelome at Clonmel last month.
Westerners Son (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Led and disputed, ridden in lead after 2 out, pecked slightly last, kept on well under pressure, won at Thurles 2m hvy in Jan beating Goulane Chosen (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Il Fenomeno (ITY) 20-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and disputed before 2 out, headed before last, no extra and dropped to 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Vicangelome (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.
Westerner Point (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Always towards rear, ridden 4 out, no impression next, weakened and tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Vicangelome (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.
Rolling Rocket (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Soon tracked leaders, 6th after 2nd, closer order 5th, prominent next, soon on terms, led approaching straight, headed before last where slight mistake, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Rogue Trader (11-3) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Anoosou (FR) 25-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, no extra entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Whatsforuwontgobyu (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Robin Des People (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pecked 5th, 5th on outer halfway, no impression in 4th after 4 out, slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 4th of 11, dist behind Tell Us More (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hvy in Jan.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Always in rear, never a factor, completely tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Days Hotel (11-4) at Naas 2m (1) hvy in Feb.
Whisky Galore 40-1 (8-10) Led after 1f and soon clear, 5 lengths lead halfway, pushed along and headed approaching straight, soon no extra and dropped to rear, weakened, last of 14, 32 3/4l behind Temasek Star (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Five O'clock Tea (FR) 8-1 (9-13) Soon tracked leaders, 6th from 3rd, challenged and on terms 3 out, just headed 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Chestnut Charlie (10-4) at Navan 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
