held up towards rear, hampered 1st, fell 2nd
mid-division, closer in 4th at 7th, progress entering straight and led narrowly 3 out, strongly pressed when not fluent and headed 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd at last, no impression, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, pushed along and progress on outer after 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along from 4 out, ridden and no impression after next, moderate 7th approaching last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, led approaching 7th, strongly pressed entering straight, headed 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
chased leaders, jumped left 1st, fell 6th
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra from next
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, still in touch after 4 out, no impression before next, pulled up quickly after 3 out
disputed, mistake 1st, led before next, not fluent 6th and headed before 7th, jumped right 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, mistake 1st, not fluent next, 5th at 7th, pushed along entering straight and almost on terms 3 out, soon ridden to challenge, led 2 out, stayed on well
towards rear, slightly hampered 2nd, pushed along from 5 out, no impression when hit next, soon no extra
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 5 out, no threat from next, never a factor
disputed until headed approaching 2nd, 3rd at 7th, ridden and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, not fluent 1st, ridden and no impression approaching 5 out, no threat from next, never a factor
mid-division, jumped right and hampered 1st, not fluent 5th, 7th at 7th, progress after 4 out and almost on terms next, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd at last, kept on same pace
Yukon Lil was found a winning opportunity over hurdles a week ago and her earlier form over fences bears the closest scrutiny, especially her third behind stable companion Elimay at Naas. She has plenty of weight but Paul Townend chooses her over Andalusa and Harrie. JERANDME completed a hat-trick last summer and though returning from a break shouldn't be inconvenienced. He has an excellent record and could be well treated. Brawler has been placed in all five starts over fences and makes his handicap debut with a lowly weight though he finished 8 lengths behind Duc D'Allier here in January and 7 lengths behind Jungle Junction at Naas later. The former disappointed next time but Epson Du Houx would have a chance if managing a clear round.
Yukon Lil 1-6fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress to 2nd travelling well approaching 2 out, pushed along to lead approaching last, 3 length lead last, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar beating Felicidad (11-9) by 8l, 8 ran.
Epson Du Houx (FR) 10-3 (11-3) Prominent, led 2nd, jumped right 3rd, joined from before 5 out, regained lead next, headed 2 out, soon stumbled and fell, at Navan 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Aramax (GER) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, rear of mid-division before 3 out, no threat from 2 out, 14th of 20, 26 1/4l behind A Wave Of The Sea (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Feb.
Benruben (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Prominent, tracked leader, 3rd and slight mistake 4 out, 4th and slight mistake next, no extra in rear after 2 out, soon weakened, eased in straight, tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Franco De Port (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 1f (1) Yielding in Dec.
Harrie (FR) 4-1 (11-4) Held up early, improved to lead before 2nd where mistake, headed before next, led and disputed from 6th, headed after 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, weakened, last of 4, dist behind Conflated (11-4) at Naas 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Exit Poll (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leader, 3rd to clear leader after 3rd, took closer order at 7th, left 2nd 2 out, travelled well to lead narrowly before last, asserted closing stages, won at Leopardstown 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar beating Star Max (12-0) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Andalusa (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Towards rear, slow 1st, some headway in mid-division 3 out, no impression after next, kept on one pace run-in, 9th of 20, 20l behind A Wave Of The Sea (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Feb.
Duc D'Allier (FR) 11-4 (11-9) Mid-division, closer 3 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Farmix (11-9) at Punchestown 2m sft in Feb.
Whatsnotoknow (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Led, not fluent at 4th and 7th, headed 3 out, led narrowly and pushed along after 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 8l behind I'm A Game Changer (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f (1) Yielding in Mar.
Jungle Junction (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd next, improved to dispute before 2 out, left in clear lead 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Brawler (12-0) by 7l, 9 ran.
Jerandme (IRE) 4-6fav (12-0) Soon led, headed 2nd, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, headway to lead after 2 out, asserted approaching last and kept on well run-in, very easily, won at Sligo 3m 1f gd in Sep beating Western Sea (12-0) by 12l, 6 ran.
Donkey Years (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 4th at 5th, progress towards outer entering straight, went 2nd approaching 2 out, on terms travelling well last, nudged along to lead final 100 yards, cosily, won at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar beating Kilkeaskins First (10-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Steer Clear (IRE) 10-3 (11-3) Disputed, jumped right 1st, soon led, jumped slightly right 6th and pressed briefly, asserted before last, jumped slightly right last, pushed out briefly run-in, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar beating Hesamanofhisword (11-5) by 7l, 9 ran.
Recent Revelations (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon chased leaders, 4th from 2nd, some slight mistakes, bad mistake 6th, not a factor after, kept on same pace straight, 5th of 8, 22 1/4l behind Scarlet And Dove (10-10) at Navan 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Brawler (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, left 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace from last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Jungle Junction (12-0) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
