chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no impression and slight mistake last, kept on one pace
soon settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, soon towards rear and no impression
led, ridden and headed before straight, under pressure in 5th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
held up early, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, improved into 2nd before 2 out, ridden to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well
held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on same pace into 3rd run-in, no impression on leaders
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead before straight, ridden entering straight, pressed last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace
chased leaders, mistake 1st, slight mistake 3rd and soon lost place, 6th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden in 5th before straight, no extra before 2 out
Lilly The Lioness had an unusual preparation for this having finished fourth in a 1m4f handicap on the Flat at Tipperary. But she’s two from two on this track, including one over fences, and is a versatile sort who should be thereabouts again. Marchese Marconi has disappointed over fences so far, however, while Mr Picotee is 0-6 over the larger obstacles. Bitview Colin has place claims again but MULLINAVAT only found one too good over hurdles at Tramore earlier this month after winning over course and distance on his first run for Henry De Bromhead. Still nicely treated, he looks the one to beat today.
Don Vincenzo (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th of 15, 19 1/2l behind Tarazani (9-4) at Galway 1m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Marchese Marconi (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Soon towards rear, pushed along briefly after 5th, mistake 9th, impeded 4 out, moderate 5th into straight, soon closed, no extra from before 2 out, 4th of 11, 27 1/4l behind Total Recall (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Lilly The Lioness (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out and no impression over 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 6, 2l behind Zamira (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp fll gf in May.
Mr Picotee (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Settled behind leaders, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, closer 3 out, close up behind leader 2 out, soon ridden, disputed 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 6 1/4l behind Timiyan (11-11) at Roscommon 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Archive (FR) 13-2 (11-3) Soon disputed lead, headed before 5th, back on terms approaching 3 out where slightly slow, soon ridden in 3rd, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 9, 30l behind Prickly (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Chased leader, 8th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 16 3/4l behind Onlyhuman (10-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Mullinavat (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Chased leaders, slightly impeded 4th, 3rd from 5th, 2nd from 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Sharjah (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, slight mistake and headed 4 out, 4th and pecked 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th entering straight, left moderate 4th 2 out, left 3rd last, 3rd of 11, 15 1/4l behind Eight Till Late (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jun.
