disputed lead, led before 8th, jumped left from 9th onwards, joined before 4 out, headed straight, soon no extra
slightly impeded 1st, in rear, 10th at 8th, pushed along 4 out, no impression approaching straight, no extra and pulled up between last 2
chased leaders, 7th at 2nd, slow jump 4th and pushed along, 6th at 8th, soon headway, slightly slow 3 out, 7th and no impression before straight, one pace
tracked leaders, 6th at 2nd, 8th at 8th, slightly slow 3 out, soon no impression, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead, not fluent 7th, headed before 8th where not fluent, soon ridden in 2nd, weakened before 10th, pulled up approaching 4 out
chased leaders, mistake 1st, 9th at 2nd, under pressure after 6th in last, pulled up before 7th
tight for room when bad mistake and unseated rider 1st
tracked leaders, 4th at 2nd, dropped to last but in touch at 8th, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, led before 2 out, asserted between last 2, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
prominent, soon 3rd, slow jump 4 out and under pressure, no impression 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in into 2nd closing stages
pushed along early, chased leaders, 8th at 2nd, not fluent 7th, 7th at 8th, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th at 2nd, impeded 7th, 4th at 8th, on terms before 4 out, still travelling smoothly into straight, headed before 2 out, slightly impeded and switched left between last 2, no impression and not fluent last, dropped to 3rd closing stages
held up, 10th at 2nd, 9th at 8th, pushed along and headway from 3 out, no impression approaching next, soon no extra
held up, slightly impeded 1st, 11th at 2nd, headway approaching 7th, 5th at 8th, slow jump 10th, pushed along and headway from 3 out, challenged straight, no extra and one pace from 2 out
Dinnie's Vinnie had three lengths to spare over Flynsini when making most over three miles at Thurles last month. The runner-up is slightly better off at the weights but neither are particularly consistent and are overlooked. Dual point-to-point winner Soaring High has been making too many mistakes over regulation fences and though Garrai Phaidin is consistent enough he's still 18lb higher than his only success over the bigger obstacles. LARRY CAPRI (NAP) has had his jumping problems but would have an outstanding chance on his comfortable victory over Paper Lantern, who has won three times subsequently, at Fairyhouse in January. He didn't run so well at Naas next time but doesn't like really heavy ground so hopefully the rain will stay away.
Garrai Phaidin (IRE) 9-2jfav (10-6) Disputed lead early, not fluent 2nd, 2nd at 6th, lost place and pushed along before straight, no extra and hit 3 out, slightly impeded last, 7th of 11, dist behind Killaro Boy (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Larry Capri (IRE) 11-4fav (10-10) Held up towards rear, progress 4 out, improved into 4th entering straight, ridden 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 12, dist behind Mick The Jiver (10-10) at Naas 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Thelobstercatcher 20-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression 5 out, weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out, at Naas 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Germany John (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, soon chased leader in 2nd, pushed along after 3 out, no extra and one pace from before next, 7th of 18, 30 3/4l behind Zipporah (12-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Off The Charts (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, pecked slightly 4th, mistake 6th, 6th halfway, bad mistake 5 out and soon pulled up, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Oscar Chimes (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, progress into 8th after 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 21 1/2l behind Returntovendor (11-5) at Clonmel 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Old Time Melody (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Punchestown 2m 6f sft in Feb.
Flynsini (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Raced in 4th early, 3rd from 9th, went 2nd from 3 out, challenged straight, no impression between last 2, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (10-6) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Soon disputed lead, led from 12th, pressed straight, ridden to assert between last 2, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, won at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb beating Flynsini (10-12) by 3l, 14 ran.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 9th of 13, 33 3/4l behind Paper Lantern (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Soaring High (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, mistake 1st and slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, slight mistake 6 out, ridden 3 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Winter Magic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Boss Croaker (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Held up in mid-division, closer and chased leaders 4 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Paper Lantern (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Town Pond (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Towards rear, moderate 9th before 4 out where impeded, improved into 3rd into straight, closed when mistake 2 out, 3rd of 12, 17 1/4l behind Paper Lantern (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
