rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, short of room and dropped to rear halfway, no threat from 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no extra approaching straight
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 3 out and no extra after next, weakened
towards rear, some headway halfway and mid-division after 4 out, progress on outer 2 out and went 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along and slight mistake last, no impression on winner run-in
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight and no impression before last, no extra run-in
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 2 out where slight mistake, asserted approaching last, pushed out and kept on well run-in, comfortably
rear of mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, travelled well 2 out, switched left and 5th on outer before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in to go 3rd close home
Sole Pretender won a bumper here last May and a Clonmel maiden hurdle later in the year but has a long absence to overcome in what looks a competitive handicap. Ballyneety won a Gowran maiden in November and made his handicap debut at Naas in January where he looked to be travelling easily but didn't quite quicken as expected. Bolbec, twice a winner on the Flat in France, was a 33/1 chance for a Cork maiden last July but won very easily and could well have got in here lightly, though the absence is a concern. Ejayteekay has reappeared after a break in excellent form, following a close third at Naas with an impressive victory at Navan, and looks certain to go well. LA SORELITA has competed at a high level since arriving from France and didn't run badly in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham so could be well enough in to land this, though stable companion Contingency is an interesting contender as she won her first two races in good style before running in two strong handicaps last February.
Ballyneety 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th on inner travelling well 2 out, soon switched right and went 3rd at last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, not reach leaders close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Geneva Barracks (11-0) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway after 4 out and moderate 8th next, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 17, dist behind Cilaos Emery (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m sft in Jan.
Morga (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) In rear, some progress on wide outer 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 13th of 14, dist behind Sassy Diva (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Bolbec (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, good progress into 4th at 5th, improved into 2nd before 2 out, travelled well to challenge before last, led last, ridden to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Cork 2m mdn gf in Jul beating Uncle Henry (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 18 ran.
Contingency 5-2fav (11-9) Disputed lead, pushed along entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression in 3rd at last, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 10 1/2l behind Uradel (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f sft in Feb.
Getoutwhenyoucan (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, 10th at 7th, soon headway to chase leaders, no extra straight and pulled up 2 out, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, slow and reminder 2nd, slightly hampered 3rd, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, bad mistake and unseated rider last, eventually fell, at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Ejayteekay 10-1 (10-6) 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, won at Navan 2m hcp sft in Mar beating Sil Ver Klass (9-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Masterstonemason (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra in straight, 13th of 19, 34 3/4l behind Mount Pelier (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Sole Pretender (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Led, clear 2nd until 6th, pushed along before 2 out, headed approaching last, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Imperial Aura (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gd in Oct.
La Sorelita (FR) 16-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway on outside after 3 out, chasing leaders last bend, lost place before last, 10th of 21, 14 1/4l behind Band of Outlaws (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Reach Up 5-2fav (11-8) Prominent, led from 1st, joined approaching 6th, soon clear of remainder, headed into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 5 1/4l behind Crazyheart (10-8) at Wexford 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Prospectus 14-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd and briefly pushed along, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 25 1/2l behind Ejayteekay (10-6) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Gran Geste (FR) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra in straight, 16th of 19, dist behind Mount Pelier (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
