soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
disputed early, soon led and ran freely, ran out through wing at 2nd
chased leader, slight mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, jumped left at 5th, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
chased leaders and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, dropped towards rear 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened and pulled up
held up, mainly towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, soon no extra
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, no impression on winner
disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, left in lead at 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in
mid-division early, chased leaders from 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
mainly mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 3 out, stayed on into 6th before last, kept on run-in into 3rd, no impression on leaders
mid-division, 8th halfway, closer in 6th after 4 out, 5th and slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
CHIRICO VALLIS cost a mammoth 355,000 euros after a couple of runs in France but, though making an encouraging start for Gordon Elliott, he's been beaten when short odds in big fields at Navan and Fairyhouse. He should do better when tackling fences, though this should be within his capabilities. His stable also run Swordfight, a winner on the Flat for David Wachman, though he'll need massive improvement from a poor opener at Wexford. Lachares looks the obvious threat after a fine run behind Dandy Mag here last month where he looked ideally suited by the testing ground. Mickey Flanagan may prove best of the remainder as he was well supported on his racecourse debut in a Limerick bumper.
Auntie's Nephew (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Held up, some slight mistakes, no impression 3 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Chambord Du Lys (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Beginningtogetup (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 12th of 17, dist behind Kilfenora (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Chirico Vallis (FR) 4-5fav (11-11) Prominent, 2nd early, 3rd before 4th where not fluent, pushed along to challenge 2 out, no impression in 3rd when slight mistake last, one pace, 3rd of 25, 8l behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Mickey Flanagan (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Mid-division and 6th halfway, no impression in 7th from over 2f out and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Ballyluskey (12-0) at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Swordfight (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slow 2nd, slight mistake 3rd and soon mid-division, slight mistake and ridden 4 out, dropped towards rear and bad mistake 3 out, weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Sanibel Island (11-7) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Forbetterorworse (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Hampered 1st, soon behind in rear, refused 4 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Urban Star 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 18, dist behind Mossback (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Class Honours (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, 19th at 3rd where not fluent, impeded 6th, soon no danger, tailed off, 17th of 20, dist behind Dandy Mag (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Great Trango (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Slowly into stride, pushed along, last approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 11th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Queen Blossom (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn sft in Sep.
Lachares (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Prominent, soon disputed lead, headed from 3rd, on terms again from next, slight mistake 5th, led 3 out, headed after 2 out, slightly impeded and switched left approaching last, no extra and one pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 5 1/2l behind Dandy Mag (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Moanbaun Maestro (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Took keen hold and held up towards rear, 16th at 3rd, badly hampered and unseated rider 6th, at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Alaliya (IRE) Iffraaj filly out of Aliyama.
Charms Bracelet (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Raced in 4th early, slight mistake 4th, pushed along 5th, lost place and no impression from before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 9, at Fairyhouse 2m (1) hvy in Feb.
The Last Indian (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, no impression from 2f out, 19th of 20, 19 1/2l behind Escondida (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Yielding in Oct.
