in touch, bad mistake at 3rd, 6th before 7th, lost place and weakened after 2 out
tracked leader, led before 1st, headed and raced 3rd before 4th, 2nd after 5th, lost place before 3 out, no impression in 6th after 2 out, weakened before last
towards rear, headway at 3rd, led before 4th, headed 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out
mid-division, progress after 6th, 4th before 7th, closed in 3rd after 3 out, ridden to lead before last where bad mistake, kept on, headed closing stages and no extra
towards rear, 13th before 7th, mistake at 8th and reminder, detached after 4 out, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out
led, headed before 1st, 4th before 4th, 5th before 7th, progress in 4th after 3 out, improved to 2nd before last, ridden to lead closing stages, kept on well
rear of mid-division, 7th before 7th, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, no impression, weakened before last
rear of mid-division, soon dropped to rear, 14th before 7th, headway after 4 out, no impression on leaders in 4th before last, ran on without threatening
mid-division, dropped to 11th before 7th, weakened after 2 out
rear, headway after 5th, 8th before 7th, pushed along in 5th after 2 out, no impression, weakened run-in
chased leader, lost place after 5th, 10th before 7th, lost place and weakened after 4 out, tailed off
mid-division on outer, soon tracked leader, mistake in 2nd at 5th and soon 3rd, improved to lead narrowly 3 out, headed and ridden before last where dropped to 3rd, one paced
rear, 12th before 7th, no headway, never a factor
in touch, dropped to 9th before 7th, lost place after 8th and reminder, under pressure after 4 out, weakened after 2 out
Espion Du Chenet has his jumping problems but is a decent handicapper when putting it together and a mark of 106 looks to be underestimating his ability. CASTLEGRANGE (NAP) was brought down on his chasing debut and badly impeded next time but made no mistake over this course and distance last week coming home 10 lengths clear eased down. No surprisingly he's shot up the weights but still looks on a lenient mark. Great Khan has now had 18 starts over fences without winning but Kilkeaskins First is getting close to losing his maiden tag over fences having made a bold bid at Navan where he was just outpaced on the run-in. Sidetracked attracted strong support on his return from a break at Leopardstown earlier this month but was an early faller and connections will be looking for compensation. Getaday was there with every chance when falling two out at Navan.
Chosen Hour (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, no impression when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 4th of 12, 12l behind Enjoy D'allen (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Castlegrange (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway to go 2nd 2 out, travelled well and led approaching last, kept on well to draw clear run-in, easily, won at Thurles 2m 5f hvy in Mar beating Exciting Oscar (12-0) by 10l, 13 ran.
Bilbo Bagins (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 6th at 5th, disputing 4th and in touch when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Great Khan (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Weihnachts (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Thegoaheadman (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) In touch, 5th halfway, mistake at 6th, progress after 2 out, 4th after last (normal 2 out), dropped to 6th over 1f out, one paced, 7th of 20, 15 1/2l behind Midnight Maestro (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Getaday (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) Disputed lead, pushed along before straight, headed after 3 out, lost position and disputed 4th when fell 2 out, at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Mid-division, rear of mid-division halfway, mistake and unseated rider 5 out, at Down Royal 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Champagne Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Disputed briefly 1st, soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, disputing 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th after 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 22 1/2l behind Steer Clear (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Stucker Hill (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Soon led, pressed from 3 out and headed before next, ridden in 4th before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Avellino (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Espion Du Chenet (FR) 9-4fav (9-12) Held up in mid-division, towards rear halfway, 7th when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Thurles 2m 1f hcp hvy in Feb.
Sidetracked 7-2fav (11-11) Tracked leader, 3rd at 6th where mistake and fell, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Trumps Ace (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division and 9th from halfway, took closer order to track leaders from 3 out, pushed along and no impression before next, 7th of 13, 35l behind Cluan Dara (10-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, a little keen, 8th at 5th, headway after 3 out and went 4th next, ridden and on terms last, headed final 100 yards and kept on same pace, not match winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Donkey Years (11-8) at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Stoughan Cross (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd at 5th, slightly hampered 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Donkey Years (11-8) at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Four Courts (IRE) 200-1 (11-3) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 7th of 9, 26l behind Steer Clear (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Lacken Bridge (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, slow jump 4th and reminders, 3rd from halfway, lost place and weakened from 4 out, not fluent next and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
