towards rear, mistake at 5th, 15th before 6th, mistake at 7th, no impression, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, 14th before 6th, no impression 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, 5th before 6th, 4th after 6th, took closer order after 8th, closed after 4 out, led narrowly 2 out, travelled well before last where joined and mistake, headed run-in, kept on, held
prominent, 4th before 6th where not fluent, soon 6th, not fluent at 7th, no impression in 6th before last, stayed on to moderate 3rd close home
niggled along in rear early, 13th before 6th, dropped to rear and under pressure before 7th, slightly detached after 7th, soon no extra, never a factor, completely tailed off
soon tracked leader, 3rd before 6th, mistake at 8th, dropped to 5th before 3 out, closed 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last where on terms, led run-in, kept on best
towards rear, 9th before 6th, lost place at 7th, weakened 2 out
prominent, 6th before 6th, headway to 3rd before 3 out, dropped to 5th and under pressure after 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, weakened run-in
in touch, 8th before 6th, no impression on leaders 3 out, one paced after 2 out
rear of mid-division, 7th before 6th, lost place and weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, dropped to 11th before 6th, some progress 4 out where mistake, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
soon tracked leader, 2nd before 6th, dropped to 4th and under pressure before 3 out, no impression in 5th before last, no extra
in touch, dropped to 10th before 6th, no impression on leaders in 7th 3 out, weakened before last
rear of mid-division, 12th before 6th, under pressure before 7th, weakened 2 out
soon led, reduced lead after 4 out, headed 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression on leaders, one paced run-in, dropped to moderate 4th close home
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Politicise, a dual winner on the Flat and over hurdles, has shown little ability over fences despite being placed a couple of times. The first reserve Oscar Romero's second to Temptationinmilan over the trip at Listowel in September looks the best chasing form on view and he was in front when falling three out at Naas in January. Gordon Elliott has two entries and chasing debutant Mylestown Upper makes a quick reappearance after a run over timber at Navan just over a week ago. A maiden hurdle winner in April 2021, he looks to have more scope than most of these. Ernie From Nurney has a chaser's pedigree so he's done well to finish as close as he has in two recent handicaps over hurdles. Brawler showed ability over fences in 2021 but seems to have lost his way so the vote goes to LOW MILEAGE, who ran well in a much better race than this at Gowran last month.
Champagne Monarch (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, weakened before 3 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Jody Ted (11-12) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ernie From Nurney (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, towards rear when not fluent and briefly pushed along 4th, 12th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace from last, 5th close home, 5th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Luimneach (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Gali Flight (FR) 9-2fav (11-13) Mid division, 5th halfway, pushed along on inner after 3 out, ridden to go 4th 2 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 6l behind Robyndeglory (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Good World (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Towards rear, dropped to rear before 5th, progress before 2 out, no extra before last, 10th of 19, 24l behind Ottoman Style (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Instant Return (IRE) 125-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, slightly detached and under pressure at 10th, detached 4 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 16th of 17, dist behind Verdant Place (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Mylestown Upper (FR) 18-1 (11-3) In rear, closer in rear of mid-division at 4th, progress into 9th and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 26, 24 1/4l behind Prince Zaltar (10-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
One Horse Army (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, 2nd before 7th, led at 8th, headed after 9th, 3rd 3 out, no impression on clear leader before last, kept on, no chance with winner, 3rd of 21, 3 3/4l behind Captain Jimmy (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Politicise (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, 3rd at 3rd, no impression on leaders at 7th where not fluent, soon detached, kept on one pace, lost moderate 3rd closing stages, 4th of 5, 25l behind Indiana Jones (11-5) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Feb.
Read To Return (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, jumped big at 1st and mistake next, 9th halfway, pushed along 5 out, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 13, dist behind Queen Jane (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f sft in Feb.
Sevenna Star (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 5 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m 4f sft in Feb.
Somethingaboutcian 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 12th after 6th, progress after 4 out, mistake 2 out, weakened, 18th of 22, dist behind American Money (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Low Mileage (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 11th after 6th, headway before 3 out, left 4th after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Grandero Bello (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Rose Of Kalanisi (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Towards rear, not fluent at 8th, no impression, never a factor, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
What An Ocean (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Towards rear, dropped to rear before 3rd where mistake and unseated rider, at Wexford 3m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Oscer Romero (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Led, kept wide, mistake at 6th, joined at 8th, led before 9th, bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Naas 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Brawler (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 9th of 18, dist behind Old Soul (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Sweet Street (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Towards rear, slow 1st, 12th halfway, 8th when badly hampered 3 out, moderate 6th approaching straight, no extra, 6th of 13, 35 1/2l behind Queen Jane (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f sft in Feb.
