disputed briefy, tracked leaders from 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
held up, 8th halfway, improved into 2nd before straight, challenged entering straight, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace
held up in rear, slight mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
disputed, led 2nd, joined 4 out, headed next, ridden and no extra before straight
held up behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, stayed on to dispute 2nd last, kept on well to lead closing stages
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, slight mistakes 5 out and 4 out, ridden in 4th before straight, no impression on leaders when fell heavily 2 out
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, badly hampered 2 out and unseated rider
soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed 4 out, led next, ridden after 2 out, headed closing stages of run-in
disputed briefly, tracked leader from 2nd, 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place after 3 out, soon no extra
Princess Mahler is the only course and distance winner but it's a while since she showed any real form. Natural Breeze is the definite pick on her form in early 2021 but he's retuning from a very long break. MOLLY KAYE completed a heavy-ground double on the Flat in October and though running poorly in subsequent starts over timber a chance is taken on a return to form. Ventnor has been placed once in 24 starts and Lovely Reaction has shown nothing in three starts in maidens. Little Token was engaged in the 3.42 at Punchestown yesterday.
Mahlers Cove (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) In touch, moderate 7th before 4 out, effort before 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 25, dist behind Hunters Yarn (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Hillsin (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden in 12th 3 out, no impression, 14th of 18, dist behind Pure Sirloin (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Little Token (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
The Son Of Brega (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 13th of 17, 25 1/4l behind Gaelic Arc (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Natural Breeze (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Led, joined 2 out, pushed along and led again last, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed 100 yards out, no extra, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Dympnas Well (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Lovely Reaction (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Rear, headway after 3 out, 9th before 2 out, weakened before last, 10th of 25, dist behind Hunters Yarn (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Molly Kaye 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along 3 out, ridden and no extra from next, 13th of 22, 27 1/4l behind Little Mixup (12-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Saved By The River (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Rear, 11th halfway, progress 4 out, reminder after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Cadatharla (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Jan.
Pidoyne (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Rear, 11th after 8th, weakened and detached after 4 out, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, at Tramore 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Princess Mahler (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Led narrowly, headed after 1st and tracked leader, kept wide, 4th at 5th,lost place after 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Ahead Of The Posse (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Ventnor (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, under pressure in 4th last, no extra, 6th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Union Park (11-3) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
