rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no impression
led, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed approaching last, 3rd at last, no impression on winner in 3rd inside final furlong, went 2nd near line
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, not fluent at 2nd, dropped to 4th at halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division on outer, close 5th 3 out, ridden from next, dropped to moderate 5th entering straight, soon no impression, went 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, closer 3rd at halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along next, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, headway to dispute lead approaching last, led after last, stayed on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, took keen hold early, mistake 6th, 2nd 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, improved to dispute lead approaching last, headed after last, no impression on winner close home, 3rd near line
always towards rear, pushed along at 5th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always towards rear, not fluent at 1st, mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Assemble should have no stamina issues having scored over 2m4f on heavy ground at Limerick though takes on much better opposition. ELIXIR D'AINAY couldn't cope with Envoi Allen in a Naas Grade 1 last time, with Longhouse Poet not far behind, but that was no disgrace and he can return to winning ways. The winner's yard is represented by Fury Road, who showed his liking for a stamina test when scoring with a bit in hand over 2m7f on heavy going at Limerick. Latest Exhibition stepped up to 2m4f at Navan and beat the long odds-on Andy Dufresne, who has subsequently landed a Punchestown Grade 2. Paul Nolan's stable star is certain to go well in what should be a tremendous opener.
Assemble 13-8fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd travelling well entering straight, 2nd before 2 out, pushed along to lead narrowly when good jump last, ridden and kept on well to assert run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec beating Egality Mans (11-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
Cobbler's Way (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Disputed early and led after 1st, jumped right 4 out and next, pressed before 2 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, regained lead early run-in, ridden and kept on well, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec beating Sempo (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Elixir D'Ainay (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression on winner at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Envoi Allen (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Jan.
Fury Road (IRE) Evensfav (11-6) Soon raced in 2nd, on terms before 3 out, led travelling smoothly approaching 2 out, mistake last, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec beating Well Set Up (10-13) by 1l, 8 ran.
Latest Exhibition (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Raced in 2nd, bad mistake 6th, closed up approaching straight, on terms after 3 out, gained narrow lead before last, edged slightly left run-in, stayed on best closing stages, won at Navan 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec beating Andy Dufresne (11-2) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Longhouse Poet (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd throughout, mistake 4th, ridden in moderate 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Envoi Allen (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Jan.
Aircraft Carrier (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Towards rear, rear and slow at 3rd, progress into mid-division after 5th, ridden in 7th before 3 out, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 18, dist behind Column Of Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Home By The Lee (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead before 3 out, strongly pressed and joined 2 out, left clear and ridden 2 out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan beating Aione (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 19 ran.
