Verdict

Noble Birth couldn't get close to the winner at Gowran but ran on nicely and is certain to have benefited from the experience along with Modreeney, who was outpaced in the early stages but stayed on late. The latter's stable also run Wild Hunt, who attracted support under Patrick Mullins at Naas but didn't get the run of the race. Gordon Elliott saddles Happy Victory and Mighty Potter with preference for the latter, whose dam has produced winning hurdlers with her first two foals. HASTY BROOK is out of a French bumper winner from a family of smart winning bumpers and jumpers so gets the nod in a tricky finale Itwasfate is also one to keep an eye on.

Formwatch

Barnacullia (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Perceval Legallois (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.

Happy Victory (FR) Buck's Boum gelding out of Nova D'auteuil.

Hasty Brook (FR) Saddex gelding out of Brookdale.

Highlander Casseul (FR) 150-1 (11-9) Raced in 10th early, closed up towards outer into straight, no impression from under 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Eyewitness (11-9) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.

Itwasfate Passing Glance gelding out of Grandma Griffiths.

Lurgoe (GER) Nathaniel gelding out of Lanita.

Mighty Potter (FR) Martaline gelding out of Matnie.

Modreeney (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, settled behind leaders after 4f, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Perceval Legallois (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.

Noble Birth 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on into 2nd closing stages of final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Perceval Legallois (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.

Old Soul (FR) 7-1 (11-9) Prominent and disputed early, chased leaders after 4f, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 13l behind Perceval Legallois (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Jan.

Onesoc (IRE) Valirann gelding out of Hollyvillaexpress.

The Mixer Driver (IRE) Ivawood gelding out of Rare Tern.

Wild Hunt 6-1 (11-9) Raced in 4th early, pushed along before straight and lost position, soon one pace, 7th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Eyewitness (11-9) at Naas 2m sft in Feb.

Youlongforme (IRE) Exceed And Excel gelding out of Line Ahead.

King Of Brazil Blue Bresil gelding out of Blue Ride.

The Mediator (IRE) Maxios gelding out of All About Love.

Forever Frankie (IRE) Intense Focus gelding out of Malibu Beach.