mid-division, 5th halfway, some headway on outer after 3 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, headway after 3 out and led approaching next, slight mistake 2 out, ridden and 2 lengths clear last, headed run-in and no impression on winner close home
held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, progress on outer into 3rd before 2 out, ridden approaching last and no impression run-in
towards rear, slight mistake 4th, closer approaching 4 out, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 6th next, no extra
towards rear, pushed along and closer approaching 4 out, ridden after 3 out and went 2nd before next, under pressure approaching last and kept on well run-in to lead inside final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th next, kept on one pace
prominent, disputed briefly 6th and led 4 out, pushed along after next and headed entering straight, 4th and no impression 2 out, soon no extra and eased before last
mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3 out, no extra approaching straight, weakened
soon led, joined briefly 6th, headed 4 out, pushed along and lost place after next, soon no extra, weakened
Trans Wood finished runner-up in this last year but is 11lb higher after a Listowel victory and a fine second in a big field at Gowran in January. Euro So Brave hasn't won since October 2017 but has gone close on several occasions, though the one to beat is DEILGINIS (NAP). Joseph O'Brien's showed nothing in maidens but it was a different matter at Fairyhouse last month where she ran on very strongly from the rear and was only beaten just over three lengths. Simple Steps is now rated 107 over fences after scoring at Limerick and reverts to the smaller obstacles on 17lb lower so has to be a major threat.
Dawn Hoofer (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, improved to lead and dispute after 3rd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no extra, 12th of 14, dist behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Trans Wood (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Prominent, headway to dispute lead 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Spare Brakes (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Aunty Audrey (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Dwelt, tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 7l behind Lady Scathach (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Euro So Brave (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 7th at 6th, progress to chase winner 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 2nd of 17, 8l behind Scotch Quay (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in Mar.
Deilginis (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along 6th, headway straight, kept on well without threatening from before last, 4th of 25, 3 1/2l behind Iknowwhereiamnow (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Vinabell (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Waited with, raced in 11th early, no impression approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Simple Steps (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden from next, soon weakened, 8th of 15, dist behind Moyhenna (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Mizz Monroe (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 4th before 2 out, ridden and no extra approaching last, weakened, 11th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Napoleon Blue (11-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Mar.
Flying Vacation (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear and 9th from halfway, no impression from 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Gracemount (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in Apr.
