always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leader in moderate 2nd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression from after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, not fluent 3rd, went moderate 2nd entering straight, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and no impression from before 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from before 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 5th 4 out, some progress into moderate 2nd after 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, ridden from 3 out, no impression in moderate 5th next
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
made all and clear from 2nd, well clear 3 out, bad mistake next, ridden run-in, stayed on well
mid-division, some progress 4 out, moderate 5th next, ridden in moderate 3rd 2 out, not fluent at last, no extra in 3rd run-in
mid-division, ridden and no impression from before 3 out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
held up in rear, no impression from 4 out, some modest late progress
rear of mid-division, pushed along 3 out, moderate 8th and not fluent next, kept on without threatening from last, never a factor
Violoniste has completed a four-timer in the UK but probably hasn't beaten much and has a big weight rise to overcome. CASTLEHUME had shown very little before making his handicap debut at Down Royal where he produced a very encouraging run, staying on in the latter stages and only beaten narrowly into third. With further progress virtually guaranteed he looks the one to be on. Tornado Watch completed a hat-trick before a poor run over 2m3f at Clonmel so should be suited by a return to the minimum while Yaha Fizz is likely to make a bold bid from the front as he did when scoring at Naas for which a 6lb rise doesn't look excessive. Weightfordave made several early mistakes at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day but was still there with a chance when falling at the last so he's on the shortlist.
Violoniste (FR) Evensfav (12-5) Mid-division, in touch form 3rd (normal 6th), led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, eased close home, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Lady Vivona (10-0) by 3 3/4l, 12 ran.
Lilshane (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Whipped around and left at start, started well behind, completely tailed off when ran out on bend after 1st and unseated rider, at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Sir Ector (USA) 20-1 (11-10) Pushed along to 2nd early, slight mistake 4 out, weakened quickly before 3 out, detached 2 out, last of 12, dist behind Llancillo Lord (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Weightfordave (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leader, slight mistake 1st, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression on leader when fell last, at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Ranjaan (FR) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, 4th 2 out, kept on under pressure into 3rd last, left 2nd, no extra run-in and kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Conright Boy (11-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Tornado Watch (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 37 1/2l behind Veinard (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Camlann (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd entering straight, no impression before last, no extra run-in, 6th of 11, 9l behind Thirsty Work (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Next Bend (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th at 2nd, bad mistake 6th, no extra and one pace straight, 9th of 15, 28 1/2l behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Soon led, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon weakened, no extra in 6th from before last, 6th of 16, 23 3/4l behind Coquin Mans (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Yaha Fizz (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, joined briefly approaching 3rd, went on straight, reduced lead but kept on well run-in, won at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan beating Like A Demon (10-10) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Castlehume (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, progress 4 out, 6th 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, kept on from last, pressed leaders closing stages, 3rd of 20, 1/2l behind Backinthesaddle (10-12) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Prominent until ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Marcus Antonius (11-9) at Perth 2m hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Another Rattler (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Led early, soon tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 3rd, improved to lead after 3rd, headed after 4 out, soon weakened to rear, no extra in 10th 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Knockraha Pylon (10-10) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, 17th of 20, dist behind Backinthesaddle (10-12) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Pack Your Bags (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Soon mid-division, 8th at 3rd, no impression in last and under pressure from 4 out, soon no extra, 10th of 11, dist behind Effernock Lad (11-1) at Navan 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
