chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd last, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge entering straight, no extra in 3rd before last, 4th and mistake last, weakened
settled 4th, ridden in 3rd entering straight, stayed on to narrow lead approaching last, narrowly headed run-in, just held
held up in 5th, mistake and pushed along in 6th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra and weakened before last
led, ridden and challenged entering straight, narrowly headed approaching last, rallied to regain narrow lead run-in, all out
Gagewell Flyer hasn't proved himself at this grade but Spirit Of Adjisa deserves a crack at this level after facile victories in novice company and Frisco Depot's victory over Shot From The Hip was given a mighty boost by the runner-up here on Tuesday. Prima Vista won a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse though it didn't look the strongest of events so this should rest between First Lieutenant and SO YOUNG, first and third in a Grade 1 at Cheltenham. The winner stayed on resolutely up the hill to snatch the spoils close home but Willie Mullins' charge did himself no favours with a mistake at the last after looking to be travelling the better. This shorter trip and less taxing track should enable him to reverse the form and take this.
First Lieutenant (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, went 3rd after 2 out, challenged when slightly hampered approaching last, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure flat to lead post, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar beating Rock On Ruby (11-7) by shd, 12 ran.
Frisco Depot 11-4 (11-12) Chased clear leader, went moderate 2nd halfway, closed steadily from 3 out, challenged approaching last where slight mistake, led run-in and kept on under pressure, won at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Nov beating Shot From The Hip (11-12) by 2l, 19 ran.
Gagewell Flyer (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Held up towards rear, no impression before 3 out, 8th of 11, 24l behind Lambro (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Apr.
Prima Vista 5-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge approaching last, led early run-in and kept on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Apr beating Rathlin (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
So Young (FR) 2-1fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, steady headway 3 out, switched outside to challenge between last 2, every chance when hung left and hit last, soon ridden, continued to hang left flat, kept on same pace, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 12, 5l behind First Lieutenant (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Spirit of Adjisa (IRE) 10-11fav (11-10) Tracked leader until left in lead 1st, made rest, hit 2 out, soon clear, pushed out, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Tiptoeaway (11-3) by 10l, 15 ran.
