held up, always behind, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, led going well 2 out, 3 lengths clear and looked in command when fell last
held up in rear, outpaced before 2 out, never involved
held up towards rear, fell 4th
mid-division on inside, outpaced before 2 out, soon ridden and beaten
tracked leader, effort after 2 out, soon ridden, one pace in 3rd when left 2nd and hampered last, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair flat
tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakened between last 2
mid-division, outpaced 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, not fluent 4 out, headway under pressure after next, ridden after 2 out, well held when left 4th at last, never pace to trouble leaders
mistake 1st, held up, always behind, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last
held up mid-division, headway and in touch 6th, outpaced before 3 out, never on terms, weakened after next
in touch, close up on outside 2 out, chased leader turning in, soon ridden, 3 lengths down and looked held when left in lead last, flashed tail and hung right across track flat, wandered towards finish, kept on
tracked leaders, driven after 4 out, ridden and lost place before next, behind 2 out, stayed on past beaten horses before last, never a threat
led, headed 2 out, outpaced in 4th turning in, left 3rd at last, ridden and stayed on to chase winner flat, held towards finish
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Willie Mullins has won nine of the last 10 renewals and is mob-handed again. BENIE DES DIEUX won this 12 months ago and followed up in another Grade 1 at Punchestown, beatings Apple’s Jade on both occasions. She arrives this year without a prep run but her trainer thinks she could be one of the meeting’s bankers and her odds are likely to reflect that. The stable’s Elimay and Stormy Ireland have solid each-way claims but Limini has been a little disappointing this season, though did finish third in this in 2017. Best of the home team may be the admirably-versatile Lady Buttons, who has won six of her 16 hurdle starts and also four times over fences. She is unbeaten in four runs this season but possibly lacks the class of some of the Irish mares. Mia's Storm beat small fields at Uttoxeter and Kempton in the autumn but doesn’t look up this level and Jester Jet also has something to find but Cap Soleil runs well fresh and may do better than expected.
Alletrix (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, 4th halfway, slight mistake and dropped to rear 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace from last, 4th of 6, 12 1/4l behind Laurina (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f lst (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Benie Des Dieux (FR) 3-1 (11-7) Raced in 5th, slight mistake 2nd, closer in 4th at 5th, 2nd before straight, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Augusta Kate (11-7) by 3l, 8 ran.
Cap Soleil (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Often jumped right, held up in rear, outpaced 2 out, headway approaching last, stayed on flat, battling for 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 18l behind Laurina (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Mar.
Champayne Lady (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, hit 2nd, headway on stands side before last, stayed on flat, battling for 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 14, 18 1/4l behind Laurina (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Mar.
Elimay (FR) 4-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, headway into 4th before halfway, pushed along after 2 out and went 2nd early straight, ridden before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Good Thyne Tara (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Good Thyne Tara 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2 out, no extra before last, last of 6, 15l behind Laurina (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f lst (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Jester Jet 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, hard driven approaching 3 out, every chance after last, stayed on gamely to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 2m 3f lst (1) gs in Feb beating If You Say Run (11-0) by nk, 5 ran.
Lackaneen Leader (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 12 1/2l behind Laurina (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f lst (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Lady Buttons Evensfav (11-4) Held up in 5th, closer tracking leaders 4 out, travelling well in 3rd before next, close 2nd and carried left next, led last, pushed clear run-in, reduced lead near finish, always doing enough, won at Doncaster 2m 1f (1) gd in Jan beating Indefatigable (11-0) by nk, 6 ran.
Limini (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Towards rear and kept to outer, headway after 3 out and 3rd next, ridden approaching last and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Presenting Percy (11-8) at Gowran Park 3m (1) sft in Jan.
Momella (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Held up in touch, closer at 8th, weakened on long run after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Kempton 3m 1f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Roksana (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Held up in 5th, closer in 4th place at 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, 3rd between last 2, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Buveur D'Air (11-6) at Sandown 2m lst (1) sft in Feb.
Slowmotion (FR) 28-1 (10-11) Held up, 5th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on into 3rd before last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 9 1/4l behind Laurina (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f lst (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Stormy Ireland (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Led, soon 6-length advantage, slightly reduced advantage 5th, 3-lengths clear halfway, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Laurina (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f lst (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Mia's Storm (IRE) 4-6fav (10-12) Led, mistake 3rd, joined 2 out, narrowly headed before last, led again run-in stayed on gamely, won at Kempton 3m lst (1) gd in Nov beating If You Say Run (10-12) by 2l, 4 ran.
