Verdict

Brawler attempted to make all over 2m at Fairyhouse but couldn't respond when passed by Duc D'aller at the last. He'll be better suited by this trip and should make a bold bid. FORRARD AWAY comes here with a victory over hurdles under his belt and has always looked a chaser in the making so he's handed the vote to make a successful debut. The veteran Lean Araig, three-times a winner over hurdles, has been running well over fences without quite getting there and it will be a surprise if he's not in contention. The White Volcano was beaten a long way at Down Royal earlier this month while Whereyounow disappointed on the same track in December after a much better run over 2m here.

Formwatch

Brawler (IRE) 11-4jfav (12-0) Led, pushed along early run-in, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Duc D'Allier (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.

Forrard Away (IRE) 7-2fav (12-0) Prominent and disputed, led after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed briefly before last, rallied to regain lead approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan beating Boghlone Honey (11-5) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.

Itsnotinit (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Prominent early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, reminders after 7th, ridden in mid-division before 4 out, no extra after 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Regina Dracones (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Feb.

Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, mistake 4 out, no extra after 3 out and eased in rear early straight, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Weihnachts (9-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.

Lagenod (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, no threat from next, 13th of 21, 34 1/4l behind Birdie Blitz (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.

Lean Araig (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Waited with early, closer in 4th at 5th, challenged straight, no extra and one pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 5 3/4l behind Stormy Judge (11-0) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.

Southerner (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra from 3 out, 11th of 14, dist behind Mattie's Mountain (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.

The White Volcano (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, dropped to 7th after 5th, slow next and reminder, no extra after 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, dist behind Stansfield (11-1) at Down Royal 2m hvy in Feb.

Whereyounow (IRE) 10-3fav (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along on outer after 3 out, 6th and no impression next, no extra run-in, 6th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Arahecan (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Dec.

Blackjack Boy (IRE) 80-1 (11-8) Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, weakened 5 out, completely tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Rebel Gold (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.

Citizen Al (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Rear, reminders after 3rd, niggled along after 4th, 11th after 6th, soon reminders, not fluent at 7th, detached after 8th, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.

Keep The Peace (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, in rear halfway, slow 10th and soon detached, no extra from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 9, dist behind Choungaya (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Feb.

La Feline (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, took closer order after 5th, 5th after 6th, lost place and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.

Silver Planeur (FR) 20-1 (10-3) Rear, badly hampered before first bend, soon slightly detached, closed up on field after 4th, slightly detached after 5th, progress before 7th, under pressure after 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 15, dist behind Minx Tiara (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.

Sheshoon Sonny (FR) 10-3 (11-8) Chased leaders, headway before 5th, ridden for effort approaching 2 out, kept on one pace from last, 4th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Jack Valentine (11-4) at Leicester 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.

Blustery (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 33 1/4l behind Sadies Trix (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.

Jack Wade (IRE) (12-2) Mid-div, prog when left 2nd at 4th, disp from 6th, ld bef 8th, hdd bef 4out, left cl 3rd bef last, no ex, 4th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Dubai Dandy (12-2) at Moig South 3m mdn hvy in Dec.