mid-division, not fluent at 7th, moderate 6th 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders, moderate 2nd 4 out, disputed 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on winner, dropped to moderate 4th after last
tracked leaders on inner, went moderate 2nd at 6th, moderate 3rd 4 out, disputed moderate 2nd and not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd after last, kept on one pace
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, mistake 9th, moderate 7th 4 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
made all, soon clear, reduced advantage briefly entering straight, went well clear from 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, very easily
towards rear, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, hampered at 9th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, weakened from halfway, pulled up before 4 out
always behind, some mistakes, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 5th 4 out, pushed along in moderate 5th after 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, moderate 4th 4 out, pushed along in moderate 4th on outer and no impression on winner 2 out, went moderate 2nd after last, never close enough to trouble easy winner
tracked leaders, lost position halfway, weakened from 5 out
The Conditional, a winning point-to-pointer and hurdler, had little chance in a Naas Grade 3 last time and this should be more his level. Tower Bridge, who beat the smart Jetz and today's rival Carter McKay in a Grade 1 over hurdles at Leopardstown a year ago, hasn't taken to fences so far nor has the latter but both have plenty of scope to do better. C'Est Jersey, who was a six-length second to Kemboy on his chasing bow at Fairyhouse last January, has been alternating between hurdles and fences and would be an obvious threat on that form but DUC DES GENIEVRES looks the one to be on. Willie Mullins' six-year-old made a very promising debut over fences at Naas then found the minimum trip too short when a close third behind his potentially useful stable companion Cilaos Emery here last month.
Allblak Des Places (FR) 11-2 (11-12) Hit 1st and almost unseated rider, towards rear, pulled up after 4th, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan.
Burrows Saint (FR) 33-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, soon 5th, stumbled slightly after 7th, left 2nd from 2 out, 3rd approaching last and no impression, one pace, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Dortmund Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) sft in Apr.
C'Est Jersey (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Disputed lead, not fluent at 2nd, headed before next, disputed lead again from 6 out, led after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed before last, headed at last, stumbled badly on inner inside final furlong and dropped to 3rd, no impression, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Shady Operator (11-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Dec.
Captain Cobajay (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Towards rear, rear and ridden halfway, no impression after 3 out, 11th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Moonball (11-2) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Carter Mckay 10-1 (11-12) Waited with, 6th from 4th, slightly slow 10th, soon no impression, moderate 5th approaching straight and one pace, slight mistake last, 5th of 10, 19l behind Real Steel (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan.
Connard (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, closer in 4th at 6th, fell at 11th, at Navan 3m Yielding in Jan.
Crafty Power (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 3rd when mistake 3 out, close up with every chance when fell 2 out, at Limerick 2m 2f Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Duc Des Genievres (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, closer 3 out, pushed along next and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 6 1/2l behind Cilaos Emery (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m sft in Jan.
Fly De Megaudais (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 5 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Ex Patriot (11-12) at Thurles 2m gd in Feb.
Gurteen (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 4 out, no extra in straight, 11th of 17, dist behind Cilaos Emery (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m sft in Jan.
Mad Carew (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 24, 13 3/4l behind Dream Conti (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Minellafordollars (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge after 3 out, ridden to dispute before 2 out, kept on under pressure and all out run-in, just prevailed at line, won at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec beating Derrinross (11-4) by ns, 12 ran.
Monkshood (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 2nd, ridden in 6th 3 out, weakened, 10th of 13, 30l behind Agusta Gold (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Robbies Magic (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) In rear, 16th from 5th, no impression approaching 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 18, dist behind Eight And Bob (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
The Conditional (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 6th of 11, dist behind Ballyward (11-2) at Naas 3m (1) Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Tower Bridge (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, left moderate 3rd and hampered last, 3rd of 6, 35l behind Gun Digger (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 5f gd in Dec.
Wake Up Early (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 11th of 15, dist behind Western Sea (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
