tracked leaders, challenged 5f out, led 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, chased winner over 1f out, edged left and lost 2nd entering final furlong, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, not able to trouble winner
tracked leaders, took keen hold, jumped path 6f out, soon lost place, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 5f out, one pace 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, well behind 5f ou, tailed off
mid-division, lost place 4f out, no impression
in touch in mid-division, some headway 6f out, weakened 3f out
led, soon clear, headed 5f out, weakened soon after
mid-division on outside, headway over 7f out, lost place 5f out, tailed off
in touch in mid-division, one pace final 3f, no impression
tracked leaders, lost place 6f out, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led 5f out, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
in rear, reminder after 6f, headway 6f out, stayed on same pace from over 2f out, no impression on leaders
tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ran on well
in touch in mid-division, headway on outside 7f out, lost place 4f out
mid-division, took keen hold, headway 5f out, weakened over 2f out
Four-year-olds have a cracking record in this so TANTE SISSI, one of only two from that age group, gets the nod after her excellent run in a Listed contest at Sandown when Baby Shine was just behind and the favourite Zhakiera Spirit back in fifth. Glorious Feeling impressed when making a winning start at Huntingdon and the form is working out well but last year's winner Big Time Billy ran poorly on her return and has a stone more to carry. Eyesontheprize battled to victory over a huge field at Navan and Ruby Walsh is an interesting booking as is Richard Johnson for another Irish raider Thynetocatcher. Ceol Rua probably didn't beat much at Punchestown but her stable is always to be feared in these events while Dazzling Susie arrives in very good form and cannot be dismissed.
Baby Shine (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led on inside 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and held when dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Big Time Billy (IRE) 2-1fav (10-13) Held up in mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 30l behind Hard To Swallow (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Ceol Rua (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, poised to challenge entering straight, quickened to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m 2f mares n h flat hvy in Dec beating Whatwillwecallher (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Elegant Touch (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway on outside 6f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 16, 16l behind What A Warrior (10-7) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Eyesontheprize (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway early straight, went 2nd over 2f out, driven along over 1f out, kept on well under pressure to lead on line, won at Navan 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Feb beating Sunnydale High (11-0) by shd, 25 ran.
Heather Royal 5-4fav (11-9) Held up in mid-division, headway over 9f out, pushed alonng and outpaced 4f out, no impression over 2f out, 6th of 16, 16l behind Baby Shine (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m mrs N H flat (5) gs in Feb.
La Belle Au Bois (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) In touch, pushed along 3f out, plugged on one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 20l behind Fountains Flypast (11-0) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) sft in Oct.
Lady Knightess (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Held up towards rear, closed from over 4f out, 2nd over 2f out, led straight over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Wexford 2m Mares Nat Hunt Flat (4-5yo) sft in Mar beating Kaylas Charm (10-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Monnow Made (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Always rear-division, 16th of 20, 48l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Sharlene's Quest (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Led, headed 4f out, soon ridden and lost place, plugged on final 2f, no impression, 4th of 14, 23l behind Swincombe Flame (11-0) at Warwick 2m mrs N H flat (5) hvy in Feb.
Sparkling Hand 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Bahira (9-13) at Catterick 2m Conditional Mares Nat Hunt Flat (4-6yo) (6) gd in Mar.
Thynetocatcher (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway entering straight, led 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Mar beating Kandinski (11-7) by 2l, 8 ran.
With Grace 9-4fav (11-5) Disputed 2nd, effort to lead 3f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Monnow Made (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat (5) sft in Nov.
Zhakiera Spirit 7-2fav (11-4) In touch, headway on outside 4f out, chasing leaders when hung left from 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 20, 9l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Miss Hippy (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden along over 6f out, soon outpaced, plugged on again under pressure final 2f, never going pace to get competitive, 7th of 20, 14l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Tempest River (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and one pace 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, finished well on heels of leaders, 4th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Keyaza (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Prominent, led 4f out, ran green and went left 2f out, soon clear, pushed out, easily, won at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar beating Tiradia (10-2) by 12l, 7 ran.
Tante Sissi (FR) 6-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway into mid-division 5f out, travelling well over 3f out, ridden and unable to quicken when switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 20, 2 1/4l behind Swincombe Flame (11-4) at Sandown 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) gd in Mar.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, good headway on inner approaching straight, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong and kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Feb beating The Bog Road Girl (10-11) by 2l, 7 ran.
Glorious Feeling (IRE) 11-8fav (10-8) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, won at Huntingdon 2m cond NH flat (6) gs in Mar beating Kaylif Aramis (10-3) by 9l, 7 ran.
