tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, no impression from 3 out
rear of mid-division, progress from 4 out, ridden in 5th next, kept on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th after 4 out, soon ridden and weakened (lame and coughing post race)
mid-division, headway entering straight, disputed lead travelling well 3 out, led narrowly when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, found nothing run-in
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden, weakened straight
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, went moderate 3rd at last, now run-in to take 2nd near line
prominent, led from 3rd, joined headed 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, no impression from 3 out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, led narrowly entering straight, soon ridden, joined 3 out, headed and 2nd after next, no extra run-in and dropped to 3rd near line
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, behind straight, tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, 6th 3 out, kept on same pace from next
rear of mid-division, towards rear 4 out, ridden along in 8th on outer entering straight, went 2nd 3 out, led after 2 out, kept on well from last
led, headed 3rd, 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 6th
LISROSE has been progressing with every run and beat a big field at Limerick in good style. She's up 7lb for this and tackles vastly different conditions but she's finished runner-up on fast ground in the past so this should be within her range. Brookville has had 14 starts over timber and has yet to get her head in front and she's on her highest ever mark while Starling Lady is another long-time maiden and is inconsistent. Gentle Paddy is yet another who has yet to score over timber and though he's more consistent his handicap mark has suffered as a consequence. Forjoethepainter hasn't had much experience and probably found 3m too far last time after a much better effort at around this trip at Naas.
Empire Theatre (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, fell 5 out, in a race won by Beckett Rock (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Dec, 13 ran.
Maca Rince (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden approaching 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 18, 47l behind Paco Jack (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Jan.
Lisrose (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Close up, led after 7 out, left with nice advantage from 5 out, slightly reduced lead approaching straight, went on again before 2 out, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Mini Vic (11-2) by 7l, 18 ran.
Aladdins Cave 7-1 (10-8) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 20, well behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 14l behind Letterlee Star (10-8) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, kept on one pace from next without troubling leaders, 4th of 20, 9l behind Time To Work (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft.
Brookville (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Led, strongly pressed early straight and headed 2 out, no impression when mistake last and dropped to 3rd, no extra run-in, 3rd of 18, 7l behind A Fine Young Man (11-12) at Naas 3m mdn hdl.
Seldom Fed (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 14th of 20, well behind Owennacurra Milan (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Hayzoom 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, soon no impression, 8th of 20, 20l behind Maggie Neary (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Starling Lady 7-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 16, 19l behind Echo Bob (11-12) at Wexford 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Lady Olwyn (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Echo Bob (11-12) at Wexford 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Eddie Zero (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out and pulled up before next, in a race won by Volkis O'Blue (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb, 22 ran.
Leney Lou (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pulled way into lead after 4th, pulled up quickly after 5 out (girths broke), in a race won by Smile Crocodile (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft, 19 ran.
Slim To None (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, a little awkward 4th, progress 5 out, 10th after 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, 9th of 16, 28l behind Saddlenomore (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Afram Blue 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace, 10th of 20, 46l behind Ros Brin (10-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
High Destiny (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Disputed early and remained prominent, 2nd 4 out, no extra after next, weakened, 12th of 19, 46l behind Smile Crocodile (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
