mid-division early, 6th from 2nd, 5th from 8th, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, detached in last 3 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, 7th from 2nd, mistake 7th, not fluent 8th, soon headway, no extra when mistake last
tracked leaders, 5th from 2nd, not fluent 6th and 7th, 4th from 8th, slight mistake 2 out, no impression when slight mistake last, one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd from 2nd, dropped to 6th from 8th, pushed along before straight, soon no extra
in rear, jumped slightly left 9th, soon headway, chased leaders straight and kept on without matching 1st 2 from before last
soon disputed lead, jumped slightly left at times, slightly slow jump 10th, headed and kept on without matching winner from last
soon disputed lead, ridden from 2 out, led and stayed on best from last
tracked leaders, 4th from 2nd, not fluent 7th, 3rd from next, one pace 2 out
Bandon Bridge was placed over a shorter trip at Tramore in December though has subsequently disappointed. It remains to be seen if WHATS IN IT FOR ME can improve on last month’s fourth at Fairyhouse but the third has since won so the form looks sold enough and she gets the nod. Oisin James was placed in a beginners chase at Punchestown before falling on his latest start while Instant Smile was third in a handicap at Limerick before having an off-day at Thurles and can figure off his current mark. Quarry Rua has won four of only seven starts in point-to-points but has so far proved disappointing over regulation fences.
Ibetellingyoualie (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, towards rear from 3rd, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 8, 13l behind Goodthynemilan (11-2) at Thurles 2m 5f hvy in Mar.
Oisin James (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, fell 9th, at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Quarry Rua (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, fell 5th, at Thurles 2m 5f hvy in Mar.
Instant Smile (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 8th, not fluent 10th, under pressure next, soon no extra and pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Bandon Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, pushed along 11th, not fluent 4 out and no impression, kept on without threatening straight, 5th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Hawk Eye Down (10-10) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Enduring Love (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 12, dist behind Mossback (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Whats In It For Me (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Nicole's Milan (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp hvy in Feb.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Held up, slow jump 2nd, jumped right 4th, soon raced in 9th, last when slow jump 8th, reminders next and not a factor after, 5th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Prosperity Square (10-7) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp sft in Jun.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, slight mistake and reminder 8th, one pace from before straight, 6th of 18, 19l behind Hawk Eye Down (10-10) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
