chased leader in 2nd, 4th 4out, weakened entering straight, tailed off
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression next, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, led before last where strongly pressed, headed run-in and no extra in 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division best, ridden towards rear before straight, weakened and tailed off
mid-division best, fell 5th
held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 8th and no impression before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress on inner and jumped right 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, stayed on into 3rd last, kept on well run-in to lead close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 2nd at 6th, challenged next, ridden to lead after 3 out, strongly pressed next, headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
led, slight mistake 4th, pressed from 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, 6th and mistake next, no extra
towards rear for most, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression before straight, weakened and tailed off
rear of mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, mistake 3 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slightly bumped 3 out and ridden, 4th 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, kept on, headed close home
always towards rear, mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression before straight, weakened and tailed off
The last five favourites have won this. WEST BRIDGE is certain to be among the market leaders after a much-improved run at Limerick where she attempted to make all. She kept on when headed and had Floral Fantasy five lengths behind in fourth so should take care of that rival and gain her first success. Winning bumper Peace N' Milan has had a couple of runs over hurdles without showing much but Msmilan made a bright start over hurdles at Clonmel before a poor run in a Gowran bumper a few days later. Ceylon landed a Limerick handicap on the Flat and was well supported on her hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in January but weakened very quickly after getting into contention. She should do better and could provide the main threat though Red Pearl, who landed a Ballinrobe bumper last May, will be better for a recent hurdles debut at Wexford.
Berinice (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, ridden and trailing 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Side Saddle (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ceylon (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along in 10th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Heartbreak City (9-0) at Cork 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Floral Fantasy (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Close up, soon disputed lead, under pressure into straight and narrowly headed, dropped to 3rd from before last, one pace, 4th of 18, 13l behind Miss Me Now (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Keady Lady (IRE) Definite Article M out of Belwaney.
Lios Na Si (IRE) Robin Des Champs M out of Crackin' Liss.
More Than Ever (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Held up, slight mistake 4th, ridden in rear after 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Balko Des Flos (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Msmilan (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Prominent, a little keen, 3rd approaching halfway, under pressure in 4th over 3f out, soon no extra, 4th of 10, dist behind She's Otto (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hvy in Feb.
Peace N' Milan (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Led and disputed, headed 6f out, ridden in 2nd over 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong, last of 6, dist behind Shattered Love (11-2) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Red Pearl (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, soon 5th, a little short of room briefly between horses after 5th, closed up approaching 3 out, soon on terms, pushed along before straight, headed and dropped to 4th from before 2 out, one pace, 4th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Next Bend (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Robbina (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Held up towards rear, badly hampered 2nd, remote 12th at 4th, kept on without threatening straight, 3rd of 14, 21 1/4l behind Champagne Harmony (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Sunset Sadie (IRE) Brian Boru M out of Miss Bacardy.
Tarbert (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Held up, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 8th, soon no extra, pulled up after 3 out, at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hvy in Dec.
West Bridge (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, still travelling smoothly into straight and led, ridden from 2 out, joined at last and not fluent, soon headed and one pace, 2nd of 18, 8l behind Miss Me Now (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Sun Odyssey 50-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, driven along and struggling over 3f out, behind and eased final 2f, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Dovil's Duel (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f stks (5) sft in Oct.
Dolly Rose (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 14, 25 3/4l behind Sea of Blue (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
