chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd before 3 out, no extra entering straight
mid-division, ran freely early, 5th halfway, ridden into moderate 3rd 3 out, no impression in 2nd before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd 4 out, ridden before 3 out and no impression on leader, no extra before last
chased leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no extra after 4 out
mid-division best, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out
held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden into moderate 5th before 3 out, no impression entering straight
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one pace to 3rd last
made all, asserted from 3 out, pushed along to go clear 2 out, extended advantage before last, easily
towards rear for most, some progress into 6th after 4 out, soon ridden and no extra before next, weakened
The veteran Seskinane has a very poor strike-rate but ran well over a trip too short at Down Royal last time. Montys Meadow is in good form though continues to rise in the weights without winning. At the other end of the weight scale, Bee A Beneficiary would have a chance second to none though her recent runs have been over the minimum and this is a big step-up in trip. SIR CARNO won a novices' handicap at Punchestown and came here a fortnight ago to complete a double in impressive fashion. He's been handed a massive 14lb rise but looks the type to go on to much better things. The Gatechecker hasn't been performing badly over fences and arrives here on a 12lb lower mark.
Montys Meadow (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, 6th from 6th, closed and not fluent 3 out, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Lite Duties (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
O Ceallaigh (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Led, joined and disputed from 6th, headed next, slight mistake 8th and dropped to 3rd, ridden 4 out, rear and weakened next, last of 5, dist behind The West's Awake (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Sir Carno (FR) 5-2fav (11-3) Mid-division, headway into 2nd before 3 out, led 2 out and soon asserted, clear when not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb beating Undressed (11-1) by 14l, 10 ran.
Racing Pulse (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Held up, some headway before 2 out, soon one pace, 8th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Total Recall (10-4) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Prominent, 2nd at 3rd, pushed along before straight, soon weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind De Benno (9-13) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
The Gatechecker (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-10) Tracked leaders in moderate 3rd throughout, ridden in 3rd from 3 out, no impression from next, 3rd of 6, 33l behind Call It Magic (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Seskinane (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, pushed along in 6th before 3 out, ridden and some headway in 4th 2 out, no impression in 3rd run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Our Boy Boru (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mary Frances (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd at 5th, closer order 8th, on terms before straight, led 3 out, headed before last, no extra, one pace, 4th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Lackaneen Leader (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Winter Breeze (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th last, no impression before straight, kept on one pace closing stages, 5th of 10, dist behind Freeway Space (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hvy in Feb.
Bee A Beneficiary (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Held up in rear, headway into 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Pat's Oscar (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
