mid-division early, 7th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, lost place 3 out, ridden in 11th entering straight, no impression in 7th before last, no extra run-in
chased leader in 2nd, narrow lead after 3 out and strongly pressed, ridden and disputed before 2 out, kept on, narrowly headed last, rallied and every chance run-in, just held close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before 2 out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 8th entering straight, progress in 5th 2 out, soon ridden to challenge, narrow lead last, kept on well under pressure run-in, all out
chased leaders, mid-division briefly halfway, 5th 4 out, challenged next, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, progress into 6th on outer 4 out, challenged next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 7th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
led, strongly pressed 3 out, soon headed and ridden, no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, slight mistake 5th, progress 3 out, 7th entering straight, close 4th 2 out and soon challenged, ridden approaching last and close up, every chance run-in, just held in 3rd close home
mid-division, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out
chased leaders, mistake 5th, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
soon towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened entering straight, tailed off
held up towards rear, progress into 9th 3 out, 4th entering straight, ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened before straight, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra in 6th before last, kept on one pace
Vedettariat has a big weight to carry on his handicap debut and hat-trick attempt and Ruby Walsh deserts him for Pleasant Company, who is having his first start for Willie Mullins after transferring from David Pipe. He hasn't shown much in three starts over timber but could be very well in on his handicap debut. Aengus overcame some sticky jumping to land a Naas maiden and though progressing nicely he'll need to do much better here. Oscar Knight's victory at Punchestown was enhanced when the runner-up beat Golden Boot at Gowran so Tom Mullins' charge has to be respected but it's CAPTAIN VON TRAPPE who looks the best handicapped in the race. He also beat Golden Boot last time where he looked ideally suited by the trip and soft ground and Bryan Cooper can steer him home. All Hell Let Loose has some strong form in decent company and with David Mullins' claim to help he can repay each-way support in a tough event.
Vedettariat (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Led and disputed, led from 6th, joined again when slight mistake 4 out, led next, ridden 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Navan 2m 7f nov hdl in Mar beating Fine Article (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Fine Article (IRE) 11-8fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, under pressure in 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Vedettariat (11-4) at Navan 2m 7f nov hdl in Mar.
All Hell Let Loose (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Prominent, on terms 1st, 2nd before straight, disputed 3rd 2 out, no impression from before last where moderate 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Lean Araig (11-4) at Naas 2m nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Feb.
Anteros (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up in last pair, struggling 4 out, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Windsor Park (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, 3rd next, ridden to challenge 2 out, narrow lead after 2 out and rider lost iron briefly, headed run-in and no extra closing stages, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Mine Now (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl in Mar.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Soon chased leaders, 6th from 6th, under pressure from 3 out, 5th into straight, still 5th at last and no impression, kept on run-in, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Follow The Sign (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Aengus (IRE) 8-15fav (11-11) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, 2nd after 4th, on terms 6th, led before 2 out where slight mistake, not fluent last, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Feb beating Tongie (11-11) by 2 1/4l, 16 ran.
Heck Thomas (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 11l behind I Shot The Sheriff (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hdl 0-123 sft in Mar.
Kilford (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Led, inclined to jump slightly left, not fluent 6th, almost joined 3 out, pressed straight, mistake last, stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar beating Perfect Woman (10-6) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Pleasant Company (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up last, 5th from 7th, pushed along before 4 out, went modest 4th well before 2 out, 4th of 6, 28l behind Fletchers Flyer (10-12) at Ascot 2m 6f nh nov hdl (2) sft in Nov.
Queens Wild (IRE) 7-4fav (10-11) Soon chased leaders, disputed 3rd 2 out, soon 2nd, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Punchestown 2m 6f mares mdn hdl in Feb beating Why Not Thistle (10-13) by 5l, 18 ran.
Captain Von Trappe (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, mistake and ridden 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Naas 3m mdn hdl in Mar beating Golden Boot (11-12) by 1l, 10 ran.
Golden Boot (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress in 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Undressed (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 6-5fav (11-4) Soon prominent, slight mistake 5th, on terms 9th, led and clear from before 2 out where slight mistake, reduced lead from last and kept on run-in to hold on at the finish,, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl in Feb beating Undressed (11-4) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ballycahane (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Led, not fluent 4th, ridden and joined 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 16l behind High Stratos (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Never Said That (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, went 3rd after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Mydor (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Fletcher (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, progress entering straight, 8th 2 out, ridden into 4th last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl in Mar beating Mrs Mac Veale (10-6) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
