tracked leaders, 4th 6 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression
made all, ridden from 2 out, strongly pressed last, kept on well run-in
held up, some progress to chase leaders 4 out, slow jump next and lost touch with leaders, no impression from 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, 2nd 3 out, ridden from 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, left 4th at last
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, bad mistake 7th and lost place, behind when pulled up after 4 out
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, disputing close 2nd at last, no extra in 3rd run-in
held up, mistake 6th, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden entering straight, went 2nd after last, kept on run-in
held up in touch, closed from 2 out, 4th travelling well entering straight, disputing close 2nd when fell heavily last
A typically tight and high quality field for this sort of race. ROBERTO GOLDBACK and Weapons Amnesty have both come a long way since early season falls, and very slight preference goes to the former. There seems very little between the two, and Jessica Harrington's charge is likely to be better value. Zaarito could be a factor too but a clear round is his priority. (Jack Grummitt)
Aranleigh (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching 4 out, left disputing lead from next, led 2 out, strongly pressed and kept on well run-in, all out, won at Punchestown 2m 6f nov chs G3 hvy in Nov beating Coolcashin (11-0) by shd, 7 ran.
Citizen Vic (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Made all, ridden to assert before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Jan beating Corskeagh Royale (11-12) by 5l, 9 ran.
Cousin Vinny (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Led, slow 7th, ridden and narrowly headed 3 out, kept on, no extra run-in, 3rd of 11, 5l behind An Cathaoir Mor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Lenabane (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, headed entering straight, rallied to lead briefly after last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Pandorama (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m nov chs Grade 1 (4yo+) in Dec.
Oscar Looby (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up in 3rd, improved to 2nd before 2 out where challenged, led before last, eased clear run-in, comfortably, won at Naas 3m nov chs Grd 2 hvy in Jan beating Alpha Ridge (11-5) by 3l, 3 ran.
Roberto Goldback (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders and jumped well, disputed lead on inner from 3 out, led after 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well from last, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 5f nov chs Grd 2 hvy in Jan beating Apt Approach (11-5) by 6l, 5 ran.
Weapon's Amnesty (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Held up in rear, headway in 7th approaching 2 out, improved to challenge in 3rd last, soon led and disputed run-in, headed last strides, 2nd of 9, shd behind Pandorama (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m nov chs Grade 1 (4yo+) in Dec.
Zaarito (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 4th until fell at 3rd, in a race won by An Cathaoir Mor (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs G1 hvy in Jan, 7 ran.
