tracked leader in 2nd, disputed from 3 out, driven along after next, headed last and no impression on winner run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden entering straight, headway to lead last and kept on well run-in
reluctant to line up and refused to race
chased leaders in 4th when mistake and unseated rider 3rd
led, joined 3 out, ridden approaching straight, headed and dropped to 3rd last, no extra run-in
always rear, moderate 4th before halfway, tailed off
Both Donnas Palm and SLIEVEARDAGH are penalised but have been keeping much better company. The former gained a surprise success over the useful Foildubh at Navan though that's very much his favourite track as he's unbeaten in five starts there. He's an obvious threat to all but Edward O'Grady's charge could have his measure as his second to First Lieutenant in a Grade 3 at Tipperary was an excellent run and he holds Imperial Shabra, who was six lengths behind. Lead Kindly Light deserves a crack at this better grade after two very convincing victories in handicaps though he definitely has more to do.
Donnas Palm (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, dropped to 4th and ridden approaching 2 out, went 3rd last, soon left 2nd and stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Navan 2m 1f nov chs G2 (1) sft in Feb beating Foildubh (11-4) by hd, 6 ran.
Slieveardagh (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, closer approaching 2 out, soon pushed along and no chance with winner run-in, 2nd of 4, 11l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Naas 2m nov chs sft in Feb.
Cottrelsbooley (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Soon prominent, led after 2nd, headed after 5th, soon struggling, moderate 4th and kept on same pace straight, 4th of 6, well behind Flemenstar (11-8) at Naas 2m nov chs in Jan.
Der Spieler (GER) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching straight and weakened quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase sft in Feb, 18 ran.
Imperial Shabra (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 5th until led again 7th, headed next, no extra after 3 out and moderate 5th from early straight, last of 5, well behind Rathlin (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs G2 (1) sft in Feb.
Special Token (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Close up and disputed lead, in front before 7 out, soon briefly clear, headed 4 out, no impression on winner from before straight, dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 6, 16l behind Carrigeen Lechuga (10-11) at Thurles 3m mrs nov chs (5yo+) in Feb.
Lead Kindly Light (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Held up in rear off pace, headway into 5th 4 out, improved to lead after 2 out, clear at last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Feb beating Yeoman (9-10) by 5l, 10 ran.
