THE STORYTELLER, runner-up over hurdles at Down Royal in October, could only gallop on at one pace in a Navan bumper in February but this is a poor quality contest and he should win. Jetstream Joe looked as though 2m3f was too short at Cork so this minimum trip is unlikely to suit though he does hold Carrigmoorna Matt on that form. Burrows Lane has struggled on soft ground since a very good run on decent going at Fairyhouse. Mcmurphy is related to several winners and may do best of the remainder.
Burrows Lane (FR) 20-1 (11-13) Mid-division, pushed along to track leaders 4f out, no impression 2f out, 7th of 10, 21l behind Sunni May (11-13) at Leopardstown 2m hvy in Feb.
Carrigmoorna Matt (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Disputed lead at slow pace early, headed after about half a mile, tracked leader, 4th and pushed along 4f out, disputed 5th 2f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Impulsive Star (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f hvy in Mar.
Jetstream Joe (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Took keen hold at slow pace early, held up, 8th 4f out, disputed 5th 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Impulsive Star (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f hvy in Mar.
Laoch Beag (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Innocentines.
The Storyteller (IRE) 5-2 (11-13) Held up in touch at slow pace, closed to challenge from over 2f out and edged left, no extra in 4th from 1f out, 4th of 5, 9l behind Gettysburg Address (11-13) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Tikkanen Express (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Held up, 10th approaching halfway, progress 6f out, pushed along and chasing leaders from under 4f out, no extra from before straight, weakened, completely tailed off, 9th of 14, dist behind Brave Poppy (11-11) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Mcmurphy (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Daisy A Day.
