chased leaders, progress to challenge and on terms 2 out, in front before last where landed awkwardly, kept on well run-in, headed closing stages
waited with, 13th approaching 6 out, kept on same pace from before straight
mid-division, closer in 7th before 4 out, 6th before straight, no extra and pulled up quickly after 2 out
prominent, 5th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 8th before 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear for most, no impression from after 4 out
soon mid-division, niggled along 5th, slight mistake 8th, no extra before 4 out
towards rear, no extra and pulled up before 4 out
in rear, closed from before 4 out, 8th before straight, effort 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
prominent, led before 8th, headed approaching straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, 10th before 4 out, no extra from before straight
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden into 7th before straight, effort and switched to rail last, ran on well run-in to lead closing stages
soon led, headed before 8th, in front approaching straight, joined 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace from after 2 out
soon chased leaders, closed from before 4 out, 2nd before straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, no extra from before straight
Daring Article had looked a potentially useful hurdler when beating Felix Yonger over 2m4f here in November but he's run poorly on his last two starts. Beau Michael has reverted to hurdling after becoming disappointing over fences and he's probably on a fair mark if anywhere near his best. Betterthanalright is progressing nicely but a massive 14lb rise for his victory in a Thurles handicap may just be enough to prevent a hat-trick. Connections of SHEER GENIUS are probably pleased with the handicapper's reaction to his maiden success at Leopardstown and he looks well enough treated. He's handed the vote as this longer trip should bring about further improvement. Novarov is a progressive type but has been climbing the weights, while Mini Vic and Undone have much more to do after winning maidens.
Daring Article (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 9th of 12, 34l behind Hans Crescent (9-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 in Feb.
Mississippi River (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no threat from 3 out, 16th of 20, well behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Beau Michael 20-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 6th on inner halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, challenged under pressure when slight mistake last, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 22, 7l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Soon led and disputed, stretched on approaching last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb beating Letterlee Star (10-1) by 4l, 8 ran.
Ballintemple Star (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Original Option (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in Jul.
Define (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 16th of 25, well behind Jetson (10-9) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Headford Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, closed approaching next, niggled along in 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Tillahow (11-1) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl hvy in Dec.
Mubrook (USA) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, 5th approaching 3 out, no extra after 2 out, 6th of 15, 39l behind Up For The Match (9-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb.
Sheer Genius (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up in rear of mid-division, headway into 5th entering straight, challenged last and soon led, kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd beating Lord Gale (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd after 3 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Good Fella (11-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116.
Colls Corner (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 11th halfway, no extra in straight, 13th of 22, 19l behind Up For The Match (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 20-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 11th of 25, 42l behind Jetson (10-9) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Novarov (GER) 12-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge entering straight and led 2 out, strongly pressed and headed last, kept on under pressure run-in but no match for winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Up For The Match (9-11) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb.
Mini Vic (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Always prominent, in front approaching 6 out, attempted to assert and good jump 3 out, strongly pressed last, stayed on well run-in and wandered about closing stages, won at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Feb beating Perfect Gentleman (11-12) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Tell Dawstown (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division on inner, towards rear from halfway, no threat in straight, 7th of 9, 31l behind Lord Windermere (11-12) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl.
Undone 8-1 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to dispute approaching 2 out, mistake last and headed, led run-in and kept on best under pressure, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl beating Sky Pilot (11-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Abarta (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Catleen (11-2) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan, 11 ran.
Current Resession (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, kept on from 2 out without troubling leaders, 9th of 25, 18l behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar '11.
