mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
disputed lead, headed 7th, disputed lead again 4 out, headed entering straight, 3rd and ridden 3 out, soon no impression on leaders
always towards rear, mistake 1st, mistake 3rd and reminder, reminders 4th, no impression from 5 out, pulled up after 4 out
rear of mid-division, progress into 4th 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
disputed lead, headed 5th, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, moderate 4th and bad mistake at last, no extra
tracked leaders on outer, mistake 3rd, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th after 4 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th and bad mistake 4 out, ridden next, weakened
held up in rear, remote 11th 4 out, progress and ridden next, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression
towards rear, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden 3 out and soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, bad mistake 5th, ridden next, pulled up after 5 out
disputed lead, jumped left at times, led 7th, joined 4 out, led entering straight, jumped left 3 out, ridden and jumped slightly left 2 out, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden in 10th after 4 out, no impression moderate 7th and mistake 2 out
Goulane Chosen won this nice prize back in 2018 but was well behind Cusp Of Carabelli when the latter scored with a bit to spare at Thurles. Arahecan scored at Down Royal in December and was in front when falling two out there last month though had been well beaten behind Dinny Lacey at Limerick in-between and the latter has continued in good form. The Chapel Field has been going well and still looks on a fair mark while Pont Aven would have a chance second to none on his penultimate run behind Daly Tiger at Fairyhouse though it's hard to know what to make of his run at Leopardstown where he jumped poorly and was quickly pulled up. MINELLA TILL DAWN has hardly been consistent but was always travelling nicely when scoring with plenty in hand at Naas and though 9lb higher is handed the vote.
Rebel Gold (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 6th, narrow lead 3 out and slight mistake, soon ridden, kept on well from last, won at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan beating Antey (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dunvegan (FR) 12-1 (10-7) Disputed briefly, chased leaders after 1st, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Pont Aven (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, pulled up before 6th, at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Feb.
Fan De Blues (FR) 16-1 (10-3) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out where slight mistake, soon no impression, 9th of 22, 16 1/4l behind Off You Go (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Minella Till Dawn (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, on terms 4th, soon headed, not fluent 5 out, led approaching straight, went on after 2 out, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, eased close home, won at Naas 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb beating Sovereign Gold (11-1) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dinny Lacey (IRE) 85-40fav (11-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Farmix (11-9) at Punchestown 2m sft in Feb.
Cusp Of Carabelli (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Mid-division, closer 4 out, travelled well in 3rd after 2 out, ridden to challenge before last, narrow lead last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Thurles 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb beating Rocky's Silver (11-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division, closer in 4th before 3 out, ridden in 6th next, stayed on into 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 9, 16l behind Cusp Of Carabelli (11-1) at Thurles 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Kildorrery (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Held up in last, took keen hold, went moderate 3rd 4 out, pushed along and no impression on leaders before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 4, 25l behind Cilaos Emery (11-12) at Naas 2m (1) sft in Feb.
Arahecan (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Led, headed after 4th and 2nd halfway, headway to lead again 3 out, ridden and 2 lengths advantage when fell next, at Down Royal 2m hvy in Feb.
Kitten Rock (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Soon tracked leaders, 6th after 5th, disputed 3rd before straight, kept on same pace from after 2 out, 3rd of 14, 11 1/2l behind Minella Till Dawn (11-11) at Naas 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Spare Brakes (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 5th before next, soon no extra, jumped right last, virtually pulled up run-in, 9th of 11, dist behind Weihnachts (9-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Montagne D'Argent (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led after 4 out, joined before next, ridden and headed after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd next, kept on run-in, just denied for 2nd at line, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Weihnachts (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
The Chapel Field (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute before 3 out, narrow lead after 3 out, soon ridden, headed last, kept on same pace, just held 2nd at line, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Weihnachts (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 17-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th after 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 9, 25l behind Cusp Of Carabelli (11-1) at Thurles 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
