chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd before straight, no extra 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway into 8th entering straight, ridden in 6th 2 out, 2nd before last, no impression winner, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden in 12th and no impression before straight, weakened
chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened after 4 out
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 13th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leaders, 8th halfway, fell 4 out
chased leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, ridden and kept on strongly from 2 out, clear before last, eased close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, lost place halfway, soon towards rear
rear of mid-division, weakened after 4 out
held up towards rear, headway in 11th entering straight, 9th 2 out, ridden into 3rd last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway into 9th entering straight, ridden into 6th last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace
Ephorus continues to go well despite climbing the weights and produced another fine effort when runner-up to Ghareer at Leopardstown on Sunday. He's been raised another 2lb for that run and may be in the handicapper's grip, a remark that also applies to Lucky Spring, who has struggled since scoring at Navan in December. The Buck is better over further so SENSATIONAL SEMA is given a tentative vote on his handicap debut as he has been noted making late headway on his last two starts in maiden company. Both he and Whatever Jacksays are point-to-point winners and the latter looks a threat as he has also shown ability in maidens and looks on a fair enough mark.
Ephorus (USA) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 9th 5 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, under pressure in 6th last, kept on well run-in to 2nd close home, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Ghareer (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Feb.
Who's Deal (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th after 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, well behind Organisedconfusion (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 1f chs hvy in Feb.
King Keano (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) In touch, chased leader approaching 6, switched right before 2 out, led and hung left approaching last where mistake, hard pressed flat, all out, won at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun '09 beating Alesandro Mantegna (10-8) by shd, 16 ran.
Lucky Spring (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 8th after halfway, ridden after 4 out, no extra from next, 9th of 15, 37l behind Concrete And Clay (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
Sensational Sema (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 11th entering straight, kept on from 2 out without threatening, 8th of 22, 17l behind Johnny McGeeney (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Hassanali (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, pulled up before last, in a race won by Kalellshan (12-3) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gf in Jul, 18 ran.
Ready To Rocknroll (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 11, 32l behind Ned Of The Hill (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Dec.
Carlowsantana (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 9th after halfway, no extra from 3 out, 10th of 19, 41l behind Benash (11-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
Pocket Reader 40-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, completely tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Bayross (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (4-6yo) hvy in Jan.
Sky Captain (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 15, 28l behind Concrete And Clay (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
Rassi Maguire (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 10th 3 out, no extra in straight, 14th of 22, 35l behind Johnny McGeeney (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along into moderate 10th before straight, ran on without threatening, 4th of 18, 44l behind Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Soldier Bay 16-1 (11-10) Never a factor, 12th of 23, well behind Bold Present (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
The Buck (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 19, 6l behind Lascalahall (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Feb.
Islanmore (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 17, well behind Magen's Star (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mrs nov hdl in Feb.
Career Move (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 19, 36l behind Lascalahall (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Feb.
Clan Music (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 15, well behind Glenstal Abbey (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gd in Jul.
Karlu (GER) 33-1 (10-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 17, 31l behind Odonimee (10-0) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Owennacurra Milan (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, disputed lead entering straight, headed and soon no impression, 5th of 16, 15l behind Stowaway Pearl (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
Lisagore Lady (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, no threat in straight, 7th of 14, 21l behind Apache Drums (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Carra Coranna (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, closer in 8th 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 18, 33l behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Feel Good Factor 20-1 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 18, 19l behind Ach Aye Surely (11-2) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May.
Beta Blocker 16-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression, 10th of 16, 33l behind Stowaway Pearl (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Feb.
