mid-division, progress into 3rd 4f out, ridden entering straight, no impression
rear of mid-division, 11th 4f out, ridden 2f out, no impression
towards rear, progress into 8th 4f out, soon ridden, 8th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
in rear, trailing at halfway, rapid progress into mid-division on outer after halfway, weakened from 4f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd at halfway, led under 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, took keen hold, closer in 5th on outer at halfway, ridden 3f out, weakened
in rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, 7th 4f out, headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division on outer, no impression from 5f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, progress from 4f out, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening
led, took keen hold, headed after 3f, regained lead after 6f, headed under 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division on inner, closer in 6th 4f out, ridden and went 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
soon tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, led after 3f, headed after 6f, weakened quickly from 5f out
tracked leaders on inner, 4th 4f out, ridden in 6th over 2f out, no impression
soon mid-division on outer, weakened from 5f out
rear of mid-division on inner, closer in 9th 4f out, progress and ridden entering straight, went 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
It's a year ago since Monkfish won a point at Stowlin and he's joined Willie Mullins so has to be respected. Lucky Ranger began over hurdles then ran well in a strong Navan bumper so he should go well as should Royal Thief, though the latter was disappointing at Clonmel after a very promising debut at Naas. Foxy Jacks reverts to a bumper after two very good efforts over hurdles while Lucinda Russell wouldn't be sending the very easy Borris House winner Lucky Flight without good reason. Martin Brassil has booked Derek O'Connor for LONGHOUSE POET and the hint is taken. A well-connected son of Yeats he started odds-on favourite for a point at Boulta in January and had no problems landing the spoils so he can provide the leading amateur rider with another victory.
Axiomatic (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, headway into 2nd at halfway, disputed lead 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 14, 11l behind Fiddlerontheroof (12-0) at Navan 2m sft in Mar.
Bentham (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge 2f out, pushed along and no impression on winner over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Pont Aval (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f gd in Apr.
Biko (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Molly Deery.
Eat The Book (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, bad mistake 4 out, some progress next, kept on without threatening straight, never a factor, 10th of 24, dist behind La Tektor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Four Country Roads (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, 8th halfway, effort straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening from under 2f out, 5th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Conflated (12-0) at Clonmel 2m gd in Mar.
Foxy Jacks (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden into 7th entering straight, stayed on into 4th last, kept on well into 2nd run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Malinas Jack (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Gold Des Bois (FR) 4-5 (12-2) Alw pr, 2nd 1/2way, 2nd 3out, trvl well bhnd ldr 2out, sn ld, sow, won at Kirkistown 3m mdn gs in Feb beating Lowtown Charlie (12-2) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
I'mstillyourbaby (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Waited with in rear, 12th after halfway, some headway under 4f out, kept on without threatening straight, 5th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Fire Away (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Longhouse Poet (IRE) 4-6 (12-2) Trkd ldr in 2nd until disp frm 8th, ld aftr 3out, gng best from 2out, went 2l clr bef last, sow, comfortably, won at Boulta 3m mdn gd in Jan beating Do Wanna Know (12-2) by 4l, 14 ran.
Lucky Flight (FR) 5-2 (11-11) Made all & jmpd well, went clear appr 4out, left clr 3out, in command sn aftr, easily, won at Borris House 3m mdn gd in Dec beating Dubai Key (11-6) by dist, 8 ran.
Lucky Ranger (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, 2nd briefly 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Fiddlerontheroof (12-0) at Navan 2m sft in Mar.
Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Soon led, pushed along 3f out and headed approaching straight, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 5 1/2l behind Pont Aval (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f gd in Apr.
Monkfish (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Tr ldrs, mid-div 1/2way, prog 5out, left in front 3out, rdn appr str, gd jmp at last, ko best, won at Stowlin 3m mdn gs in Apr beating Gameface (11-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Resurrected Duke (IRE) 5-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and went 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 15 1/2l behind Fury Road (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Royal Thief (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, close up and effort from before straight, soon on terms, headed under 1 1/2f out, soon no extra and one pace, 3rd of 13, 6 3/4l behind Conflated (12-0) at Clonmel 2m gd in Mar.
Mal De Mer (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner early, dropped to mid-division before halfway, weakened from 7f out, 16th of 19, dist behind The Getaway Star (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Politesse (IRE) Beat Hollow M out of Dalamine.
Aarons Day (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders, effort straight, soon one pace, 11th of 18, dist behind Sneaky Getaway (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Coeur Serein (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Balvenie.
Working Capitol (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) In rear, mistake at 1st, closer in 11th and mistake 3 out, 10th when fell 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
