chased leaders, slightly slow jump 1st, soon 4th, pushed along 8th, lost place and no impression from 4 out
soon raced in 3rd, pushed along briefly after 7th, 2nd from 4 out, no impression from before 2 out
waited with, 8th after 6th, no impression from 4 out
in rear, went moderate 6th before straight, jumped right 3 out, no impression when jumped right 2 out, one pace
led and disputed, headed from 5th, remained prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon 3rd, no extra when not fluent 2 out
waited with, 7th after 6th, progress 4 out, soon 4th, chased winner before 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in
held up, 10th after 6th, no impression from 4 out, some progress and one pace from before straight
close up and disputed lead, inclined to jump left, led from 5th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden out and stayed on best run-in
held up, 9th after 6th, hit 4 out and under pressure, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division early, 6th after 6th, 5th from 4 out, chased leaders before 2 out and no impression, kept on without threatening run-in
chased leaders, 5th after 6th, under pressure 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
Danse Away is the obvious one here as he bolted up in first-time cheekpieces at Clonmel and has only been raised 6lb. He has a leading amateur on board but there is a danger that the aids won’t work as well a second time. BEE A BENFICIARY is still creeping up the weights but probably deserves a change of luck. The step back up in trip will suit and he can open his account under Rules today. Time And Times is still 7lb higher than when landing this 12 months ago but returned to form when third at Punchestown so can’t be ignored.
Star Counsel (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching 10th and soon detached, weakened, 5th of 7, dist behind Youcantcallherthat (11-7) at Thurles 3m sft in Feb.
Winter Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Towards rear for most, some progress into 6th after 4 out, soon ridden and no extra before next, weakened, last of 9, dist behind Mary Frances (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Nicat's Benefit (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 4 out, no extra before straight, weakened and tailed off, 9th of 17, dist behind Sunset Sadie (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp 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.
Naturally Blond (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, no impression in 6th approaching 3 out, no extra in straight, 7th of 10, dist behind Sir Carno (11-3) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Time And Times (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, improved to get on terms 9th, close 2nd before straight, led at last, joined run-in, headed final 100yds, no extra, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Spancil Hill (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Victoria Bay (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 21, 33 1/4l behind Whisperinthebreeze (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Danse Away (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Close up in 2nd, on terms before 8th, soon led, not fluent 9th, still travelling smoothly straight, quickly asserted, jumped slightly left last 2, stayed on well, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Mar beating Rock On Barney (11-4) by 13l, 9 ran.
Auction Reminder (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Led or disputed lead, slight mistake 1st, headed 5th, pushed along 3 out and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 9, 30 3/4l behind Analyse That (10-6) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Rebel Ace (IRE) 4-1cfav (11-0) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, no impression soon after and pulled up, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Epsilon Indi (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind closing stages, 9th of 17, 24 3/4l behind Cubomania (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
