chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, 8th and pushed along before 8th, no extra after 4 out
led, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along and slight mistake last, soon headed and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
tracked leader, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd halfway, 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress before 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led early run-in and stayed on well, comfortably
in rear, detached before 6th, pulled up halfway
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, pushed along and no impression in 7th 4 out, weakened, eased run-in, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, no extra before next
Heck Thomas was always travelling nicely when landing a maiden over this trip at Leopardstown and there's plenty more to come from Noel Meade's charge. Star Of Aragon landed a similar race to this at Downpatrick in August and was sent chasing later. He may just need this after a long absence and I SHOT THE SHERIFF looks a better option. Tony Martin's charge has yet to fulfil the potential shown as a novice but he's slowly getting there and was attempting to concede 11lb when beaten by Forever Gold at Navan. Golden Plan may prove best of the remainder.
Golden Plan (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Captainofthefleet (11-3) at Thurles 3m hcp hdl hvy in Feb.
Heck Thomas (IRE) 15-8 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th early, jumped slightly right 3rd, 3rd approaching 2 out, 2nd before straight, soon on terms, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in,, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb beating Mount Beckham (11-12) by 2l, 10 ran.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slow 3rd and reminders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, 7th of 10, 33l behind Pumbaa (11-9) at Tramore 2m beg chs in Oct.
Velocity Boy (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Led and clear, reduced lead after 3rd, went on again 5th where slight mistake, headed approaching straight, soon lost place and no extra, 4th of 6, 49l behind Bosman Rule (11-1) at Cork 2m nov hdl 0-123 hvy in Jan.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra and dropped to 12th 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 11th of 18, 24l behind Sort It Out (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl in Feb.
I Shot The Sheriff (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear on outer, good headway after 4 out, went 3rd travelling well 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Forever Gold (10-10) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl in Feb.
Owennacurra Milan (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) In rear, headway 3 out, ridden in 5th next, soon no impression, 7th of 17, 25l behind Mydor (10-2) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Phantom Prince (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on outer, close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 12, 24l behind Rightdownthemiddle (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Tidy Zag (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders and slight mistake 1st, soon towards rear, 16th early, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Westerners Son (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec, 21 ran.
