always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off and pulled up before the last
led, clear when awkward 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, weakened into 3rd soon after
chased leaders, went 2nd before the last, hit last, ridden to lead run-in, soon strongly pressed, stayed on gamely, all out
towards rear of mid-division, struggling before 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off and pulled up before the last
chased leaders, weakened tailed off and pulled up before the last
chased leaders on inside, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before next
never closer than mid-division, tailed off
towards rear, closer in mid-division 6th, headway out wide chasing leaders before 3 out, weakened badly on long run to the last
raced on inside, chased leader until before 3 out, mistake 3 out, weakened home turn
always towards rear, struggling before 4 out, tailed off
off the pace towards rear, plugged on past beaten horses, never on terms
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, weakened before 2 out, tailed off and pulled up before the last
mid-division on inside, pushed along before 5th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before the last
chased leaders, went 2nd run-in, strong challenge and every chance throughout final stages, just failed
chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out until ridden before the last, weakened after the last
held up in rear, bit closer when bad mistake 3 out, no chance after
towards rear, plugged on past beaten horses, never involved
rear-division, tailed off 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, hit 5th, outpaced 3 out, went left and hit next, plugged on into modest 5th run-in
mid-division, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
never closer than mid-division, weakened before 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
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The Shunter is 2-2 here and equally effective over hurdles and fences, though 8lb higher than when winning over the larger obstacles 12 months ago. Gordon Elliott saddles four of the top six in the handicap and seven runners in total. The lightly-raced Indigo Breeze could be interesting with Jordan Gainford taking off a valuable 3lb but Robbie Power’s mount SAINT FELICIEN is preferred. Not many five-year-olds have run in this in recent years but those that have boast a decent record and, though beaten when odds-on for a Grade 3 at Naas in January, the son of Saint Des Saints gives the impression he is going to prove much better than a handicapper in time. Gowel Road has to go on the shortlist as he beat the progressive Unexpected Party on much worse terms over course and distance in November with subsequent runs coming over 2m. Camprond was in excellent form on the autumn and Good Risk At All would have a chance if getting a run from his reserve spot as he slammed Christopher Wood by nine lengths when stepping up in trip at Ascot. Drop The Anchor looks to have been laid out for this and ran well at The Festival last year so is also worth a second look.
The Bosses Oscar (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, jumped slowly throughout and mistakes, jumped right at 9th and soon trailing, hampered 12th and pulled up before next, at Navan 3m Yielding in Jan.
Ashdale Bob (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Led, jumped right at 6th, headed 4 out, led again after 3 out, ridden next, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 9, hd behind Thedevilscoachman (11-6) at Navan 2m 5f (1) hvy in Feb.
Commander Of Fleet (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th before 2 out, 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 9 1/2l behind Thedevilscoachman (11-6) at Navan 2m 5f (1) hvy in Feb.
Saint Felicien (FR) 4-5fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 4th, headway to dispute lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden, headed at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Darasso (11-12) at Naas 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jan.
Grand Roi (FR) 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd on outer, led 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression on leaders when mistake at last, 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Thedevilscoachman (11-6) at Navan 2m 5f (1) hvy in Feb.
The Shunter (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Rear, mistake and unseated rider at 6th, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Gowel Road (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Led until after 1st, chased leaders, went 2nd again after 3 out until next, hung left under pressure from between last two, rallied into 2nd again and hung left approaching the last, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Metier (11-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Daly Tiger (FR) 9-2 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 2nd, dropped to 3rd after 7th, 2nd after 9th, slow jump at 10th and dropped to 3rd, disputed 2nd 3 out, weakened to rear before last, last of 4, 26 3/4l behind Melon (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f (1) hvy in Feb.
Ganapathi (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, disputed 3rd at halfway, 3rd at 7th, pushed along entering straight, closer 3rd on inner with chance when fell at last, at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Christopher Wood (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Prominent, led 3 out, ridden and headed narrowly 2 out, stayed on but no match for winner, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Good Risk At All (10-9) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, not fluent at 2nd, headway entering straight, ran on well run-in to 5th close home, never nearer, 5th of 27, 10 1/4l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Dans Le Vent (FR) 13-2 (11-4) Held up and behind, pushed along and struggling after 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, awkward 2 out, stayed on into 3rd run-in, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 17, 8 1/4l behind Green Book (10-6) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Unexpected Party (FR) 3-1fav (10-13) Patiently ridden towards rear, smooth headway on inside after 3 out, led between last two, clear when dived at the last, very easily, won at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Jan beating Fils D'oudairies (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Garry Clermont (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Held up just off the pace in mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 3 out, 3rd and one pace between last two, 3rd of 11, 8 1/2l behind Unexpected Party (10-13) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Call Me Lord (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, struggling towards rear 3 out, headway and plugging on in 5th when mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Green Book (10-6) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Fastorslow (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 14th before 4 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in, 12th of 27, 24 1/4l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Camprond (FR) 17-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders on inside, stumbled badly 3 out, ridden before the last, 4th and no impression run-in, 4th of 19, 6l behind West Cork (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gd in Nov.
Indigo Breeze (FR) 9-4fav (11-7) Tracked leaders disputing 4th, went 4th at halfway, briefly short of room before 2 out, pushed along in 4th when mistake 2 out, ridden to go 2nd at last, kept on well without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Autumn Evening (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
Champagne Gold (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Rear, effort before last, kept on same pace run-in, no danger, 15th of 27, 33 1/2l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Top Moon (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out and slight mistake next, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, weakened, tailed off, 18th of 24, dist behind Good Time Jonny (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Maze Runner (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th and 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out and led before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, soon no extra, 6th of 24, 10 3/4l behind Good Time Jonny (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Tronador (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) In rear, not fluent at 1st, soon reminder, not fluent at 6th and niggled along, detached at 8th, pulled up before next, at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Mars Harper 4-1cfav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 17, 10 1/4l behind The Very Man (11-1) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
McFabulous (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Kept wide in 4th, closer in 3rd before 3 out, every chance 2 out, pushed along out wide before the last, soon weakened, 4th of 5, 24 1/4l behind Paisley Park (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m (1) gd in Jan.
Hang In There (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Prominent, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, weakened, 7th of 12, 20l behind Glory And Fortune (10-7) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Fair Frontieres (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Made all, not fluent when pressed 2 out, not fluent last, driven out, won at Warwick 2m 5f (4) gs in Feb beating Earth Lord (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 3 ran.
