led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed entering straight, no extra and kept on same pace
dwelt and towards rear early, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th under 3f out, no impression 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, progress into 4th halfway, ridden under 3f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home
mid-division early, soon held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 4f out, under pressure in 3rd 3f out, no extra over 2f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, eased inside final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace under pressure
Johnny McGeeney once looked potentially useful and though eventually well beaten on his comeback over hurdles at Killarney a fortnight ago, his first start for almost three years, he ran well for a long way. Kahdian showed a bit of potential on the Flat in France but hasn't done much for new connections over timber and Rae's Creek looks to have a better chance despite failing to deliver when favourite for his last two starts last summer. SYNCHRONICITY started off with Richard Hannon and has taken his time to find his form over hurdles for Charles Byrnes but has looked a progressive type recently and can follow up his victory at Thurles in January by taking this. Dalasiri's close second to Shield over 2m at Dundalk looks a good effort and he's won over hurdles on soft ground but dual bumper winner Nouveau Moulin went backwards over hurdles during the winter.
Dalasiri (IRE) 15-8fav (9-10) Chased clear leader in 2nd, progress to dispute 6f out, ridden entering straight and soon headed, no extra in 5th 1f out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Wither Hills (9-10) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Mar.
Johnny McGeeney (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 5th approaching straight, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Steps To Freedom (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gf in Jun '11.
Kahdian (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) 6th of 7, 6l behind Eurato (9-1) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f 3yo clm sft in Oct.
Rae's Creek 6-4fav (9-5) Soon led, raced keenly and clear before halfway, reduced advantage entering straight and headed under 2f out, soon no extra and weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 10l behind Mckinley (9-5) at Curragh 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Oct.
Red Castle (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 11l behind Sailors Swan (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn stks gf.
Synchronicity (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Prominent, led after 1f, headed over 7f out, ridden over 5f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 12, 16l behind Estimate (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May '12.
Icy Reply 100-1 (9-0) Pushed along in rear, tailed off halfway, last of 15, well behind Lady Pimpernel (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo stks (5) gs in Oct '12.
Miss Empty Pockets (IRE) Redback filly out of Kate's Island.
Nouveau Moulin (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, moderate 6th and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 19l behind Caim Hill (10-13) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) in Sep.
