tracked leaders, close up 3rd, led before 3 out, hit next when joined, soon headed, moderate 2nd when mistake last, one pace and dropped to 3rd near finish
held up early, closer in 4th from 7th, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd before straight and pushed along, soon no impression, not fluent last, one pace
a little keen, tracked leaders, 5th from 7th, no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, not fluent 5th, 7th from 7th, no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, a little keen, closer in 8th from 7th, went 4th before straight, soon pushed along, 3rd and no impression from between last 2, soon one pace in 4th
chased leaders, tight for room briefly after 4th, 9th from 7th, under pressure from 3 out, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon eased and no extra
led, a little keen, soon disputed, ridden approaching 3 out and headed, no extra and eased approaching straight, soon pulled up
towards rear, closer in 10th from 7th, went 2nd travelling smoothly before straight, on terms 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last, stayed on well, easily
held up, 12th from 7th, improved into 5th before straight and pushed along, soon no impression, kept on without troubling winner into 2nd near finish
prominent, close up 5th, slight mistake next, slightly impeded by loose horse after 7th, no extra approaching straight in 6th
chased leaders, 11th from 7th, dropped towards rear 4 out, no extra and eased from 3 out
soon mid-division, pushed along briefly after 4th, 13th from 7th, no extra and eased from 3 out
held up, towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 5th
in rear, no extra and eased from 3 out, completely tailed off
prominent, 6th from 7th and pushed along, lost place next, dropped to rear 4 out, soon behind and pulled up
Molly's Affair has yet to win and doesn't look to be progressing despite a slide down the ratings. Tom Mullins produced an outstanding training performance to get ANNIE ALAINN into the winner's enclosure at Downpatrick after almost three years off. It wasn't the greatest of races but there should be some improvement and David Mullins' claim should again aid her cause. Kilcross Boy started favourite in that latter race but was beaten almost five lengths. He's better off at the weights but had every chance and a strike-rate of 1-27 hardly inspires confidence. Sister Annie was also well supported and was in contention for a long way before weakening quickly. Hannah's Lane hasn't had much experience but ran her best race to date at Clonmel last month and can get into the frame again.
Molly's Affair (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Close up, slightly slow 1st, on terms 5th, soon led, joined approaching 5 out, 2nd approaching straight, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 9, 14l behind Tipped Up Harry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Nov.
Monasteradenpauric (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, left 6th 2 out, no impression entering straight, moderate 5th before last, kept on one pace to go 3rd on line, 3rd of 18, 23l behind Samson Bill (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Too Many Notes (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 12th after 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 12th of 18, 26l behind Hard Bought (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Betheholyman (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid div, fell 7th, in a race won by Bold Bachelor (12-2) at Grennan 3m ire ptp in Nov, 13 ran.
Damut (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear early, mid-division from 4th, ridden in 8th entering straight, 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 8l behind Tb Broke Her (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Farriers Gold (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Towards rear, no impression from 10th, 10th of 16, well behind Kentucky Star (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Annie Alainn (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, some progress 3 out and 4th next, went 2nd entering straight, kept on under pressure to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 beating Disputed (11-7) by nk, 15 ran.
Drishogue Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Samanntom (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb, 18 ran.
Kilcross Boy (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 5th 3 out, pushed along next and no impression in 4th last, under pressure and kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Annie Alainn (10-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95.
Lilbitluso (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 7th from 2nd, 6th from 8th, moderate 7th into straight, no extra, 8th of 12, 31l behind The Grey Guy (10-9) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Fiscal Nomad (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Held up, 16th after 4th, no impression 3 out, one pace from next,, 9th of 24, 30l behind Oscar Sam (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Jan.
Toocloseforcomfort (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 14th of 18, 38l behind Golan Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Hannah's Lane (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, stayed on to challenge before 2 out, kept on, no extra closing stages run-in, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Tb Broke Her (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Feb.
Sister Annie (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led briefly before 2 out, 2nd and slight mistake last, soon no extra, eased run-in, 5th of 15, 32l behind Annie Alainn (10-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95.
Theoystercatcher (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 6th halfway, 7th and brought down 4 out, in a race won by Jumptoconclusions (10-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 80-109, 10 ran.
