soon mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 9th 2 out, soon no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, headway to lead travelling well after 2 out, clear at last, niggled along briefly early run-in, stayed on strongly, easily
rear of mid-division on outer, attempted to run out and lost ground at 1st, no impression from halfway, never a factor
mid-division, pulled up quickly after 3rd
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along in 10th 2 out, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division, 7th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
disputed lead, headed 5th, disputed lead again briefly 2 out, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, no impression on winner in 3rd at last, kept on same pace
always behind, slight mistake 6th, never a factor
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead briefly 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, ran around and checked approaching 2nd, no impression from halfway, never a factor
always behind, ran around and checked approaching 2nd, no impression from halfway, never a factor
in rear, took keen hold, headway into 11th 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on without threatening run-in
mid-division, 6th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
disputed lead, led from 5th, headed 2 out and ridden, weakened
mid-division, pushed along in rear of mid-division after 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division, dropped to rear and slight mistake 4th, soon no impression, never a factor
in rear, some progress 2 out, kept on same pace, never a factor
Many of the leading contenders are returning from a break. Court Tycoon is a case in point after showing promise in bumpers, while Judgement Day had looked a sure-fire winner of a contest such as this after a string of consistent efforts before something clearly went wrong at Gowran in January when tailed off. He must be taken seriously on this return to action, along with Colwinston who has no fitness issues after not being disgraced in a competitive Aintree handicap last time. However, CANARDIER appeals as the one with the greatest potential. After landing a large-field Punchestown bumper over a year ago, he has since finished third and fifth behind Jetz and Paloma Blue respectively, performing creditably each time. A repeat of either of those runs would see him go close here on this first start since St Stephen's Day.
All For Nothing (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra 3f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Our Rachael (9-10) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Canardier (FR) 9-2 (11-12) A little keen, prominent and disputed lead early, slight mistake 3 out, attempting to challenge on inner when hampered and stumbled approaching straight, not recover, 5th of 14, 26l behind Paloma Blue (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Countermand 11-8fav (8-11) Prominent, led over 8f out, headed over 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, 4th of 5, 24 3/4l behind The Lock Master (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
You Gotta Move (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, mistakes 2nd and 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 21, dist behind I Am Sailing (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Ahlan Bil Zain (FR) 9-2fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Azaly (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Back To Bataan (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along from 3 out, ridden and no impression in 7th from next, 8th of 9, dist behind Dom Dolo (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Big Ego 13-2 (8-11) Stumbled leaving stalls, soon raced in 2nd, closed from before straight, soon on terms, headed over 1f out, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Schoolboy Error (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Colwinston (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 36 1/2l behind Havana Beat (10-4) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Communion Day (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders in 7th early, lost place approaching 7th, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn hvy in Mar.
Court Tycoon (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead from 3f out and ridden over 1f out, headed and bumped inside final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Court Artist (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Curious Times (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to moderate 3rd before 2 out, bad mistake 2 out and went left on landing, continued in remote 3rd, 3rd of 6, dist behind Force Of Forces (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Greenandwhitearmy (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, jumped left 2nd and 4th, progress into 4th briefly before straight, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened and tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind All Good Things (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Apr.
It's Frightening (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) In rear, niggled along and raced green early, headway into 4th at 6th, ridden and weakened from 3 out, behind and pulled up after next, at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn hvy in May.
Judgement Day (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, pushed along before 3 out and no extra entering straight, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Peace N' Milan (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Justice Ears (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ran freely, not fluent 2nd, headway into 6th before halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Reach Up (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn hvy in Apr.
Kelter's Dawn 14-1 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Port Moody (9-3) at Limerick 1m 3f hvy in Oct.
Rabbie The Bard 8-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Oregon Gift (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Aquarian (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, not threat after 3 out, no extra, 7th of 15, dist behind Reach Up (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn hvy in Apr.
Derecho Storm (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, soon 6th, not fluent 6th and lost place and reminder, no extra from before straight where unseated rider, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Apr.
Realta Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, progress to 3rd after 7th, 4th before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 14, dist behind Hey Little Boy (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Alnahar (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 14, 5l behind Gilded Reflection (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Around The Block (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 19, dist behind Cartwright (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Im Waiting (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, moderate 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 6th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Heroesandvillains (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
