chased leaders, ran freely to lead after 4f, disputed 5f out, ridden in lead 2f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on under pressure into 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd closing stages
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 4f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 4th 5f out, ridden 4f out, no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, progress into 7th before straight, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on in 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home
held up early, soon mid-division, progress into 5th 4f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon led, headed after 4f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 5f out, weakened 4f out
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 5f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, soon chased leaders and 5th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 5f out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden 5f out, no impression in 8th early straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden into 5th entering straight, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
It's exactly two years since PATANNE finished a close third in heavy going at Cork where he started odds-on. The lack of a run won't be a problem and he's taken to start making up for lost time. Casual Approach finished runner-up between the flags in November and will have learnt plenty from his debut in a Fairyhouse bumper though he was behind Dramatic Event, who ran well to finish third. Improver was a 50/1 chance and beaten a long way on his debut at Down Royal but should live up to his name. Kinnitty Castle ran much better in what looked a strong event at Leopardstown and Sizing Matterhorn started favourite for his debut between the flags at Lisronagh but unseated his rider at halfway. Goaheadmakemyday was beaten a long way when runner-up here last month.
Casual Approach (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Soon mid-division, hampered 4f out, ridden in 8th entering straight, 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 23l behind Golan Lodge (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat sft in Feb.
Dramatic Event (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 15, 13l behind Golan Lodge (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat sft in Feb.
Golander (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division on inner, 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, no impression, 6th of 14, 25l behind What Lies Ahead (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Just Cause (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 4th, moderate 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to last 4f out, moderate 5th entering straight, went remote 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression, 4th of 6, 34l behind Yorkhill (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 2f NH flat sft.
Kinnitty Castle (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) Towards rear, 7th halfway, 6th approaching straight, no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 10l behind Archive (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat in Feb.
Patanne (IRE) 9-10fav (12-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to dispute briefly over 1f out, 2nd and no impression winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd closing stages, 3rd of 10, 2l behind The Game Changer (11-2) at Cork 2m NH flat hvy in Mar '13.
Sizing Matterhorn (IRE) mid div, 5th 1/2way, ur 7out
Goaheadmakemyday (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Soon disputed lead, 3rd after 6f, 2nd over 4f out, under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression, 2nd of 15, 34l behind Kate Appleby Shoes (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 1f mares n h flat sft in Feb.
Try It Again (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, 11th of 12, well behind Bonny Kate (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat sft in Dec.
Improver (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Prominent, a little keen early, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4f out, no impression 3f out, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Cape City Boy (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4yo NH flat in Feb.
Moon Over Germany (IRE) Germany gelding out of Elea Moon.
Whispering Storm (GER) Samum gelding out of Wind In Her Hair.
