waited with early, closer in mid-division approaching 4 out, improved to track leaders before next, 2nd 2 out, challenged under pressure run-in and stayed on best to lead closing stages
soon chased leaders, moderate 4th and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, no impression from before next
close up and disputed lead, 2nd approaching 4 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
led and disputed, went on from before 4 out, pressed from 2 out, kept on well run-in until headed and no impression closing stages
mid-division best, dropped towards rear and no extra from before 4 out
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
soon tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon no impression in 5th, kept on same pace
mid-division best, dropped towards rear and no extra from before 4 out
always towards rear
waited with, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching 2 out
chased leaders, niggled along 5th, dropped to moderate 7th before 3 out, soon no extra
prominent, not fluent 4th, lost place and no impression 4 out, kept on same pace
mid-division best, no impression from before 3 out
prominent, pushed along in 4th from 4 out, no impression in 6th and kept on same pace approaching 2 out
The progressive ROVING LAD ran a fine race in a maiden here earlier this month and picks up a penalty for Sunday's victory at Limerick. There's more to come and this doesn't look a difficult task. Young Milly has only won once over hurdles but has run some fine races including on this track so has to be respected. Brian Who has been running over further and could find this on the short side while it's almost a year since Mr Dickens ran. It's difficult to get excited about the remainder though Rassi Maguire would have a chance if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Roving Lad (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, progress travelling well from 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, soon asserted and stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd beating Aviatore (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Seldom Fed (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Always behind, 14th of 18, well behind Cry For The Moon (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Ut Love (FR) 11-2 (10-6) Waited with, hampered 1st, reminders 5 out, progress next, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 12, 47l behind On My Own (10-8) at Navan 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) sft in Feb.
Mattara (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, no threat from 3 out, 12th of 20, well behind Enter The Indian (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Apr.
Young Milly (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Close up, in front approaching 3rd, headed approaching 6th, struggling in 4th before 2 out, closed into 3rd at last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 16, 3l behind Sorted (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd.
Great Work (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened before 5 out, 14th of 15, well behind Harold's Cross (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Sobrando Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 7th and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, 10th of 19, 44l behind Flemross (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Brian Who (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 5th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 17l behind Baresi (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Mr Dickens (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 4th on inner halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 3rd of 20, 4 1/2l behind Soldier Bay (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Fox's Field (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, lost place 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 17, well behind Kilcross Boy (11-2) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-102.
Luimneach Abu (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, 6th before 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 6th of 9, 16l behind Cause Of Causes (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Blazing Sonnet (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no danger and kept on from 4 out, 11th of 24, 36l behind What An Flyer (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Neighbourly (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 20, well behind Enter The Indian (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Apr.
Supreme Milan (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Prominent, weakened 5 out, 12th of 16, 40l behind Dark Raven (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl gd.
Harangue (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 15, well behind Churchfield Champ (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Billybhoy (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Alw pr, ld 2out, jnd bef last, rallied no ex late, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Writers Block (11-4) at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
Rempress (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, no threat in straight, weakened, 14th of 19, well behind Smile Crocodile (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Mar.
Rassi Maguire (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Towards rear for most, no impression from before 2 out, 9th of 15, 45l behind South Wing (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Jun.
Bonadventure (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, led before 6 out, headed before straight, no extra from before 2 out, dropped to poor 4th near finish, 4th of 6, 21l behind Dog Barrel Hill (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
