prominent, 3rd 4 out, 5th approaching straight, moderate 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
soon mid-division, closer in 6th approaching straight, moderate 6th before 2 out and no impression, hampered last, kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, moderate 8th and no danger approaching straight
chased leaders early, dropped towards rear from 3rd, no danger 3 out
soon mid-division, closer order when slight mistake 3 out and soon ridden in 6th, moderate 7th before 2 out and no impression, impeded at last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, moderate 2nd straight, not fluent 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, moderate 5th before 2 out and no impression, jumped right and hampered last where left 4th, kept on one pace
soon prominent, dropped to moderate 4th before 2 out, no impression when fell last
towards rear, not fluent 3rd, no danger 3 out
towards rear, no extra 3 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
soon led, asserted into straight, clear from before 2 out, stayed on well, easily
prominent, lost place from 5 out, soon no extra
in rear, no extra 3 out, tailed off
AVONDHU LADY went up 10lb for landing a handicap over 2m4f at Cork but followed up from a much higher mark over fences at Naas where she had today's rival Lead Kindly Light behind. She's still very well in compared to her chase rating and will take all the beating. Tudor Fashion finally lost her maiden tag at Fairyhouse and holds Jewel Star on that run before a moderate effort in a Leopardstown handicap. Honey Bach has been highly tried on occasions but is probably still a few pounds high in the weights and though Nurse Ryan has won twice over hurdles her best form has been on ground much quicker than this. Roisin Dubh hasn't run since September and is another who may struggle in the conditions.
Avondhu Lady (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Led, headed before 2nd and chased leader, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, ridden to lead before 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last, all out close home, won at Naas 2m in Feb beating Byerley Babe (11-4) by nk, 5 ran.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Waited with towards rear, improved into 6th 2 out, soon no impression, stayed on well without threatening closing stages, 4th of 12, 6l behind Anshan Dreams (11-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Aug.
Honey Bach (IRE) 10-3 (10-13) Tracked leaders, close 3rd when slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, disputed lead briefly until bad mistake 2 out, soon headed, weakened to 4th from last, 4th of 6, 7l behind Divine Rhapsody (10-12) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl hvy in Feb.
Tudor Fashion (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 11th early straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 12l behind Lughnasa (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb.
Jewel Star (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 7th entering straight and ridden to go 3rd approaching last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Tudor Fashion (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Lead Kindly Light (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, ridden after 2 out, closer last, 3rd and no impression leaders run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Avondhu Lady (11-3) at Naas 2m in Feb.
Sea Rocket (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, closer 2 out, ridden early straight and no impression in 7th when slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 11l behind Lughnasa (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Feb.
Molly's Affair (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 9th 2 out, ridden into 7th and no impression entering straight, kept on run-in to 4th close home, 4th of 12, 14l behind Tipped Up Harry (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Feb.
Show Me The Monkey 25-1 (10-3) Soon chased leaders, 6th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 16, 12l behind Daliyan (11-8) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Wild Blueberry (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, 11th halfway, no extra in 8th early straight, slightly hampered last and left moderate 7th, 7th of 18, well behind The Pounds (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Cheap As Chips (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 41l behind Luke's Benefit (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec.
Roisin Dubh (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind The Lady Granuaile (11-3) at Roscommon 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Aug.
Ballymackrory (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Towards rear, some late headway straight, never a factor, 11th of 22, 37l behind Shamar (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
