chased leaders, moderate 8th 5 out, no extra from before 3 out
mid-division, moderate 6th approaching 3 out, no extra from before straight, pulled up injured between last 2
chased leaders, moderate 5th before straight, no impression under pressure in 4th approaching last, kept on same pace
prominent, 3rd 5 out, lost place from before 3 out, soon no impression
soon prominent, challenged 2 out, no impression under pressure in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and progress 3 out, soon no impression
always towards rear
chased leaders, moderate 4th before straight, no impression under pressure in 5th and kept on same pace from before last
led, clear from before 6 out, reduced lead from before 3 out, headed next, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 8th between last 2, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in to get close to eased down winner
mid-division, moderate 6th before straight, ridden in 7th before last, kept on same pace
always towards rear
always prominent, led 2 out, clear last, eased run-in, only just hung on
Elcanos had shown hardly anything before storming away with a Fairyhouse handicap over this trip in January and though 10lb higher will take some beating in that kind of mood. The Shepherd King attempts a new trip over timber and a very good fourth behind Pittoni on his handicap debut at Leopardstown but has won between the flags so should be suited. KERB APPEAL landed a bumper and a maiden hurdle over the minimum trip early last year but hasn't quite been getting home over three miles this season so today's distance should prove ideal and he gets the vote. Ephorus ran well over 2m2f at Leopardstown and wasn't suited by dropping back in trip here last time. He's another who can go well in what looks an open event.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 14th of 20, 18l behind Silent Creek (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
The Shepherd King (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 17, 5l behind Pittoni (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Abbey Lane (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 2nd 3 out, ridden next, no extra early straight, 6th of 10, 12l behind Call The Police (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl hvy in Feb.
Chestnut Charlie (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Chased leader, led before 2nd, bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Good Time Donie (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Feb, 10 ran.
Kerb Appeal (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, progress approaching 3 out, 7th 2 out, moderate 4th approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 21, 9l behind Square Sphere (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Let Yourself Go (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Led, headed 7th, weakened quickly after next, pulled up after 9th, in a race won by Kempes (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m chs G1 (1) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
Merchent Paddy (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, struggling in moderate last from 5 out, soon no danger, last of 7, well behind Blueberry Boy (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-140 hvy in Nov '09.
Penny's Bill (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th 3 out, 5th when brought down next, in a race won by By The Hour (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 3f hcp chs 0-140 sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Ephorus (USA) 3-1fav (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 18l behind The Buck (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Mubrook (USA) 5-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, soon weakened, 15th of 19, 50l behind Lascalahall (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Feb.
Mutadarek 12-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 20, 7l behind Silent Creek (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Elcanos (GER) 14-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 5th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, pulled clear run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan beating Catleen (10-1) by 6l, 12 ran.
Enter The Indian (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Always behind, tailed off, 19th of 23, well behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
Se Beag (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 7th after 2 out, soon no impression, moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 22, 25l behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Jak Dream 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, moderate 6th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 23, 33l behind Arctic Mick (9-11) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Feb.
