tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd before 2 out, no chance with easy winner from early straight and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra
led, headed after 3 out, slight mistake next and soon no extra
tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 3 out and dropped to rear, 4th entering straight but soon no chance with easy winner, kept on one pace under pressure
chased leaders mainly 5th, 3rd briefly 2 out, soon no extra
settled in rear, headway on inner into 3rd entering straight, moderate 2nd before last, kept on same pace but no chance with easy winner
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, stretched clear early straight, kept on well, easily
Joxer could have his form boosted by Allure Of Illusion in the opener as he beat him in a C&D maiden last month. Caolaneoin had no problems landing his maiden at Fairyhouse though he looks more of a staying type and a couple of these may prove too speedy. Trifolium is the form pick on his comfortable victory over Plan A at Limerick on St Steven's Day but he's twice finished runner-up to a Willie Mullins hotpot and may do so again as SIMENON gets the vote. A winner in the UK for Andrew Balding, he slammed a field of maidens at Cork last month and though facing tougher opposition entries in three Grade 1's suggest he's well regarded.
Caolaneoin (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 2 out, clear from before last where not fluent, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan beating Theleze (11-3) by 4l, 16 ran.
Rory O'Moore (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led and soon well clear, mistake 3rd, reduced advantage when mistake 2 out, headed entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 18, 32l behind Joxer (11-10) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Joxer (IRE) 11-10fav (11-10) Chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closed in 2nd before 2 out, led entering straight and soon ridden, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Jan beating Allure Of Illusion (11-12) by 1l, 18 ran.
Pink Coat 16-1 (11-6) Soon led, joined approaching straight, soon headed, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 17, 18l behind Cash And Go (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo nov hdl sft in Nov.
Simenon (IRE) 4-6fav (11-12) Tracked leader, on terms from 4 out, in front 3 out and soon asserted, jumped last 2 well and stayed on strongly, very easily, won at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Party Rock (11-7) by 23l, 9 ran.
Trifolium (FR) 7-2 (11-4) Took keen hold early in 3rd, 2nd from 5th, close up 2nd travelling well 3 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 8l behind So Young (11-9) at Navan 2m hdl in Jan.
