tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd from 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, no extra
mid-division on outer, lost position on wide outer after 2 out, moderate 10th entering straight, soon nudged along and some reminders before last, never close enough but stayed on strongly run-in to go 4th close home, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd from 2 out, weakened
mid-division on inner, headway from 2 out, improved into 2nd and ridden at last, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
in rear, progress after 2 out, ridden in 7th at last, no extra
always behind, pushed along after 2 out, no impression straight
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden from 2 out, 3rd entering straight, slight mistake at last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2 out, 6th at last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders on inner, mid-division when awkward jump 3 out and lost position and eased, trailing when pulled up after 2 out
mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, weakened
led, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on in 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, 9th 2 out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening from last, never a factor
Jarob completed a hat-trick on quicker ground in the autumn but not surprisingly has shot up the weights as a consequence. He wouldn't want any more rain but conditions shouldn't bother ANIBALE FLY. It's a surprise to see Tony Martin's charge in a handicap after following a hat-trick of bumper and hurdles victories with a superb third behind Bellshill in a Grade 1 novices' hurdle at Naas last month. Connections must believe he's on a handy mark so he's difficult to oppose. Beau Mome is another making his handicap debut and he's been brought along steadily so looks certain to make further progress and though Who's That is 2lb out of the handicap both of his victories to date have been on this track. Bishopslough is 20lb lower than over fences and should be taking advantage before too long.
Jarob 11-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along from 2 out, 4th before straight, soon bumped slightly and chased leader in 2nd, stayed on well run-in to lead closing stages, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct beating May Dullea (10-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Anibale Fly (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 5, 6 1/4l behind Bellshill (11-10) at Naas 2m 4f (1) hvy in Jan.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and dropped to 9th 2f out, no extra, 13th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Hudson's Bay (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Solita (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway from before straight, soon tracked leaders, moderate 5th and no impression approaching last, one pace, 7th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Blazer (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Ordinary World (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, close in 3rd entering straight, ridden and no extra before last, 4th last and slight mistake, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Copy That (9-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Sir Scorpion (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, no extra after 2 out, 20th of 23, dist behind Henry Higgins (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Good As Gold 7-1 (11-10) Prominent, led on inner after 2 out, headed last, slightly impeded run-in, soon no extra, 4th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Who's That (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Bishopslough (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Towards rear, pushed along in 17th on outer entering straight, ridden and kept on from before last, went 7th close home, 7th of 23, 11 1/4l behind Henry Higgins (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Beau Mome (FR) 9-4 (11-10) Led, slight mistake 4th and pressed, disputed before 2 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 2nd before last, slight mistake last, kept on one pace, strongly pressed and just held 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 13l behind Don't Touch It (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Prince Kup (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and some progress on outer early straight, 5th at last, no extra run-in and dropped to 7th close home, 7th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Whatsforuwontgobyu (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Lilshane (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Refused to race, at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Who's That (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Soon towards rear, improved travelling smoothly to track leaders on outer into straight, led last, edged left run-in, kept on well, all out, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Leaders Questions (9-11) by shd, 11 ran.
