held up towards rear, progress into 3rd 3f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th inside final furlong
led and disputed early, close 2nd approaching halfway, ridden in 3rd 4f out, under pressure in 4th 3f out, no extra entering straight
chased leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd 4f out, pressed leader entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in rear, progress into 5th under 3f out, ridden into 4th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace into 3rd inside final furlong
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 4f out, dropped towards rear 3f out, soon no impression
led and disputed early, led narrowly approaching halfway, pressed entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 4f out, dropped towards rear 3f out, soon no impression
VILLAGE MYSTIC scored at Milborn St Andrews in February after which he was purchased by Gigginstown and sent to Willie Mullins. He'll know his job and can get off to a winning start. Black Warrior has been narrowly beaten in both starts at Limerick, the latest on heavy going, while Candlestick showed potential behind Gurteen here at Christmas and is certain to make progress. Jack Dillinger finished third in what looked a decent bumper at Punchestown early last month and looks the one to benefit if the selection doesn't come up to scratch.
Black Warrior (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Held up, closer in 7th 3f out, progress to challenge from 2f out, kept on well without matching winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Brave Poppy (11-11) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Candlestick (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Gurteen (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m hvy in Dec.
Jack Dillinger (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Tamlough Boy (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Dec.
Lakeside Castle (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Beaver Run.
Our Boy Boru (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Mid-division, progress into 6th 4f out, ridden in 4th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 28l behind Avellino (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hvy in Dec.
Village Mystic (FR) 4-6 (10-7) A.p; led app 2 out; drew clr flat, won at Milborne St Andrew 3m mdn gd in Feb beating Berrysmart (12-0) by 18l, 8 ran.
Wingoldandwearit (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Gurteen (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m hvy in Dec.
