tracked leaders on outer, improved to dispute lead 4 out, led travelling well approaching 2 out, every chance when fell 2 out
in rear, pushed along 6th, ridden 3 out, moderate 7th next, no impression
led, slight mistake 3rd, headed next, ridden in 4th entering straight, 5th and left 4th 2 out, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace
towards rear, pushed along 3rd and reminder next, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, led from 4th, joined 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, 3rd and left 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
always towards rear, bumped at 1st, no impression from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out
rear of mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd when left in front 2 out, clear before last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd and mistake 5th, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th and mistake when left 3rd 2 out, no extra
mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, jumped left at 1st, slight mistake 4 out and ridden, no impression from 3 out
CHOSEN HOUR (NAP) went up 6lb for winning a Limerick handicap but it made no difference at Thurles on Thursday as he won with a ton in hand. He comes here with a 6lb penalty but a quick double looks on the cards. Emily Square also arrives in winning form having beaten today's rival Father Jed 8l over the track and trip last week. She's up 9lb and faces a stiffer test though should again take care of the runner-up. Cappuccino Man was a long way behind the selection at Limerick and has done better since dropping back to the minimum while Wee Small Hours has been looking a few pounds high since scoring at Navan last January.
Chosen Hour (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Led, headed 1st, close up and disputed at times, led again after 4 out, asserted and stayed on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Feb beating Marino Marvel (10-10) by 4l, 10 ran.
Emily Square (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway 3 out, went 8th entering straight, 5th 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Feb beating Father Jed (10-13) by 8l, 16 ran.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, went 5th at last, no extra, 5th of 17, 7l behind Lady Writer (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Feb.
Waaheb (USA) 20-1 (11-6) In rear early, pushed along after 1st, mistake 3rd, headway on outer next, went 4th at 5th, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 12th of 17, 26 1/4l behind Lady Writer (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Feb.
Cappuccino Man (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 20, 2 1/4l behind Eviscerating (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Rio De Cerisy (FR) 100-1 (11-11) Mid-division, no impression early straight and no extra after 2 out, 13th of 25, dist behind Advantage Point (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Beeper's Ruby (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, progress in 9th entering straight, ridden in 7th after 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Cher Why Not (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Isharah (USA) 15-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 4f out, no impression from over 2f out, 5th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Seasearch (9-7) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Fr Gilligansvoyge 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, under pressure in 5th before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Cher Why Not (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Railway Muice (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 5th, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, stayed on into moderate 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 17, 12 1/2l behind Ask David (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Father Jed (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway 4 out, went 2nd entering straight, ridden and led 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Emily Square (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Feb.
Bellaney Gem (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, some headway approaching straight and 7th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 8th of 25, 19 1/4l behind Advantage Point (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn gd in Feb.
Costalita (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Waited with, 17th at 6th, some headway and kept on same pace without threatening approaching straight, 8th of 18, 30l behind Annie Odds (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Semper Fidelis 66-1 (11-5) Waited with, raced in 17th early, some headway to chase leaders when slight mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 11th of 19, dist behind Authorizo (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
