mid-division, 8th and ridden 2 out, no impression in 4th when jumped left and bad mistake at last, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed 3 out, 5th 2 out, no impression in 5th when hampered at last, no extra
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden to lead approaching last, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
always behind, pushed along briefly 4th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th after 3 out, 7th at last, no impression
towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no impression from 3 out, some late progress
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 13th 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, some progress from 3 out, going ok in moderate 11th when fell 2 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, 6th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, took keen hold, slight mistake 3rd, headway to track leaders next, 2nd and slight mistake 6th, ridden in 4th 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, moderate 15th and bad mistake 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, improved to lead 3 out, ridden and joined next, headed approaching last, 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, closer in 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd at last, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
After fine runs at Cork and Leopardstown, things didn't go quite to plan for Vera Verto in a race that has worked out well at Punchestown and she looks certain to be thereabouts. ONLY SKY made too many mistakes at Naas but wasn't beaten far and a better round of jumping can see her off the mark. She just holds Coolcullen on that run but The Role Model took advantage of heavy ground to finish a close third at Gowran and Douglas Dc has had a run at Dundalk since placed in two bumpers. The Grey Dove is related to plenty of winners and is one to note on her debut.
Albaquirky (IRE) Elusive Pimpernel gelding out of Sea Diva.
Ceroc (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in close 2nd, led narrowly 6f out, headed over 5f out, dropped to 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Impulsive Dancer (11-9) at Naas 2m sft in Jan.
Coolcullen (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Hms Seahorse (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Douglas Dc (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden early straight and 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Razdan (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Feb.
Echo Gate (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 10th after 4 out, no impression 2 out where slight mistake, no extra before last, 8th of 16, 31 3/4l behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, improved to 2nd before 4th, 3rd 4 out, closed 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden, weakened before last, 6th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
I Doubt That (IRE) 250-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, 13th of 20, dist behind The Tide Turns (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Millies Dream (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Mid-division, dropped to 11th after 4 out, no impression 2 out, weakened, 9th of 16, 33 3/4l behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Minella Youngy (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Hms Seahorse (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Mythical Times (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) In touch, slow jump in 6th at 4th, dropped to 9th after 4 out, under pressure and weakened before 2 out, 11th of 16, dist behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Noble Seal (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, 10th halfway, pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and good headway 1 1/2f out, soon 2nd and challenged, led narrowly final 150 yards, kept on well under pressure, asserted close home, won at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug beating Moss Tucker (10-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Numidia (IRE) 300-1 (11-9) In rear, ridden in 9th entering straight, 7th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 19l behind Man O Work (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Paperman (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always in rear, no threat, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Rock Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden entering straight, no impression, 7th of 14, 24 1/2l behind Hms Seahorse (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Feb.
The Role Model (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Ran freely in rear, not fluent at 1st, progress after 4 out, 4th last, ridden and kept on in 3rd run-in, not trouble principals, 3rd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Enchanted Magic (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Always Giving (IRE) Champs Elysees filly out of Old Carton Lass.
Only Sky (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 4th and mistake next, soon ridden, 5th 2 out, 4th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd near line, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Champion Green (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
The Grey Dove (IRE) Well Chosen filly out of Masiana.
Vera Verto (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd before 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 8 1/4l behind The Tide Turns (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
