led, joined entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no impression
always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd and briefly pushed along, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
held up towards rear, closer in 8th 3 out, pushed along in 7th next, ridden in 7th at last, kept on well run-in, went 3rd near line, never nearer
tracked leaders, took keen hold, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 6th 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden and headed after 3 out, dropped to 6th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, headway to dispute lead 3 out, led travelling well before next, 1.5L lead and travelling well when bad mistake at last, not recover and no extra under hands and heels run-in
rear of mid-division on outer, headway into 4th on outer 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd at last, headway to lead i final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th next, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
held up in rear, progress into 7th 3 out, ridden in 4th after next, went 2nd at last, led after last, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
Very few without a chance in a wide-open handicap. Cliff House made all for a convincing victory in a strong handicap at Punchestown and though 7lb higher has gone well from higher marks in the past. Prospectus won on the Flat in heavy going here last April and the lack of a recent run is never a concern for one from his yard while Martello Park, another with a long absence to overcome, looked a nice prospect when last seen last January and could be a blot on this handicap. The former's stable companion Ejayteekay will be better for last month's fine run at Naas but SERIOUS EGO was winning over hurdles for the first time a couple of weeks ago when easily accounting for today's rival Sil Ver Klass at Leopardstown. Not surprisingly the assessor has had his say with a 13lb rise and the runner-up should get closer though Gordon Elliott's charge can confirm the form and take this. Edelpour was beaten a long way into second when odds-on for a Clonmel maiden but today's conditions will play more to his strengths.
Cliff House (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Made all, asserted before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Mar beating Tara Dylan (10-2) by 3 3/4l, 9 ran.
Prospectus 2-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 3f out, under pressure 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, soon disputed, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Hareth (9-5) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Edelpour (IRE) 4-6fav (11-12) Led and soon clear, slight mistake 5th, reduced lead from after 3 out, joined from before next, soon headed, no impression from before last, no extra run-in and holding on for 2nd at the finish, 2nd of 16, 15l behind Retribution (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Feb.
Three Wise Men (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, some progress into 8th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Cap York (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Miles To Memphis (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 6 out, lost place next, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 10th of 12, 22 1/4l behind Allez Kal (10-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Devil's Glen (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Moratorium (11-1) at Thurles 2m 4f gd in Feb.
Martello Park (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Led, headed 2nd, improved to regain lead before 2 out, pushed along and mistake 2 out, soon ridden and joined at last, regained lead early run-in, stayed on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan beating Sassy Diva (11-7) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Serious Ego (GER) 8-1 (11-3) Raced in 6th early, closed to track leaders from before 2 out, still travelling smoothly straight, soon on terms, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Mar beating Sil Ver Klass (11-5) by 7 1/2l, 15 ran.
Ejayteekay 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, 6th after 2nd, not fluent 2 out, stayed on well without threatening run-in, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Ming Dynasty (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Waited with, 8th after 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 10th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Ming Dynasty (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead before 3 out, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and led 2 out, soon headed, dropped to 7th at last, no impression, 9th of 19, 23 3/4l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Sil Ver Klass (FR) 11-4fav (11-5) Raced in 8th early, closed and effort straight, chased winner and no impression run-in, one pace, 2nd of 15, 7 1/2l behind Serious Ego (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Mar.
