raced in 5th early, slight mistake 2nd, kept on same pace from before last, finished 6th, promoted to 5th
raced in 6th early, 3rd approaching straight, kept on same pace from before last, finished 4th, promoted to 3rd
waited with and raced in 10th early, headway from before 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on well
waited with, raced in 11th early, pushed along 6th, soon no impression, pulled up before 3 out
raced in 8th early, slight mistake 2nd, dropped behind from 4th, no danger 5th, pulled up before 6th
soon led, pressed 6th, joined 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last
in rear, headway straight, soon chased leaders but no impression, kept on well without reaching front pair run-in, finished 3rd, disqualified as rider weighed in light
soon raced in 3rd, jumped slightly left at times, lost position from 2 out, kept on well without troubling winner run-in
raced in 7th early, slight mistake 4th, pushed along from 2 out, under pressure on outer into straight, no extra approaching last
soon raced in 4th, no extra straight, finished 7th, promoted to 6th
raced in 9th early, pushed along from 3 out, dropped to rear and no extra from before straight
prominent, soon raced in 2nd, pressed leader 6th, on terms 2 out, soon led, headed approaching last, one pace after, finished 5th, promoted to 4th
MITCHOUKA, the only course and distance winner in the line-up, began the season over fences but disappointed and hasn't been running well back over timber though has steadily dropped to a very fair mark and has a new combination of headgear. He's handed a speculative vote though Golden Spear, who was well beaten in this last year, has made great strides subsequently. He hasn't been seen since a convincing victory at Down Royal in November but his trainer knows how to get one ready. Willie Mullins has four entries and the four-year-old La Sorelita may prove best of them from the bottom of the weights. Raya Time has been going well in minor company and along with Konitho takes a big step-up in grade though the latter was nowhere near his best last time after beating a huge field of maidens at Naas. Nick Gifford sends Belargus from the UK after landing a four-year-old hurdle at Ascot and he's one for the shortlist.
Dolciano Dici (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 4 out and briefly caught up in loose part of hurdle, dropped off leaders, pushed along before straight, closer but under pressure 3 out, no extra next, 4th of 5, 15l behind Landofhopeandglory (11-2) at Cork 2m sft in Mar.
Mitchouka (FR) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Ivanovich Gorbatov (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Pearl Of The West (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Led to 2nd, with leader, driven after 4 out, lost place before next, weakened after 2 out, 10th of 14, 17l behind Verdana Blue (11-10) at Ayr 2m hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Sancta Simona (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, closer 3 out, 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, 12th of 16, dist behind Honeysuckle (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Buildmeupbuttercup 28-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 2 out, 10th of 16, 34 1/2l behind Honeysuckle (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Raya Time (FR) 9-4 (11-12) Took keen hold, led, clear of remainder with eventual winner approaching 5th where pecked on landing, joined straight, narrowly headed after 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Annamix (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Man Of Plenty 200-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, niggled along after 9th, well beaten after 3 out, 16th of 18, dist behind Paisley Park (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m (1) gs in Mar.
Cosmo's Moon (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led and disputed from 3rd, ridden in narrow lead before 2 out, joined run-in, kept on best close home, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn gd in Apr beating Debuchet (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Konitho (FR) 11-10fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 5th of 6, 9 1/2l behind Band of Outlaws (11-1) at Naas 2m gd in Feb.
Jan Maat (GER) 25-1 (11-2) In rear, under pressure from 6th, soon behind, last of 6, dist behind Felix Desjy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m (1) gd in Jan.
Belargus (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Jumped slickly, held up last, smooth headway on inside approaching 2 out, close 2nd 2 out, led before the last, ran on well, won at Ascot 2m (3) gs in Jan beating Zafar (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
La Sorelita (FR) 11-4fav (10-9) Rear of mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, travelled well 2 out, switched left and 5th on outer before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 8 3/4l behind Sole Pretender (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Golden Spear 12-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, travelled well to challenge 2 out and soon led, 2 lengths lead when mistake last, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Down Royal 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov beating Shanning (11-3) by 5l, 12 ran.
High Expectations (FR) 33-1 (10-3) In rear, headway on inner travelling well entering straight, went 10th 2 out, ridden before last, kept on without threatening run-in, 5th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Ivanovich Gorbatov (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
