tracked leaders, slow 1st, pushed along in 4th 2 out, some headway approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in to lead inside final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway on inner to go 2nd entering straight, led approaching last, ridden run-in and headed inside final 100 yards, no impression on winner
rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up before next
rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up before next
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out, no extra from next, weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression in 7th after 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, headway after 4 out and 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge last, under pressure and kept on run-in, no impression in 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, ridden and no extra approaching straight, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, weakened
led, joined before 4 out and soon headed, no extra approaching straight, weakened
mid-division, headway into 4th before 5 out, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up before next
Graineyhill went up 14lb for a very easy victory over this trip at Clonmel and couldn't quite cope when tried over this distance at Gowran. He's up another 3lb which may prevent a return to the winner's enclosure. Smokey Joe Joe won over fences at Cork a month ago but couldn't take advantage of a very much lower mark over hurdles at Navan where he finished 12l behind WEE SMALL HOURS. The winner, who had been running well without much luck, is up 6lb but looked to have a bit in hand and can complete a double. Swift had been chasing before reverting to hurdles and chasing home Our Boy Boru at Down Royal but was receiving lumps of weight from the winner while Benefit Of Magic makes her handicap debut in what looks a tough contest.
Graineyhill (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out and 5th next, no impression on winner in 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Peace N' Milan (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Smokey Joe Joe (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Held up, soon towards rear, progress from 8th, moderate 7th approaching straight, some headway and slight mistake 2 out, soon switched right and one pace, 6th of 17, 11 3/4l behind Wee Small Hours (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Dorkas 5-1jfav (11-11) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression before next, soon weakened and tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind The Informer (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, 4th before 4th, moderate 2nd at 6th, closed and on terms approaching 8th, soon led, went on approaching straight, tired run-in but always looking likely to maintain advantage, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating Swingbridge (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Cairnshill (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Raced in rear, not fluent 4 out and soon pushed along in 15th, ridden from 2 out and good headway into moderate 4th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Whatever It Takes (11-10) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Good To Flow (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Prominent, 3rd approaching 6th, on terms approaching 2 out, headed and no extra from before straight, 12th of 15, 29l behind Mind's Eye (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Benefit Of Magic (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Tracked leaders on inner, improved to dispute lead 4 out, led entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Maeve's Choice (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Okey Dokey (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place from 5 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Jaunty Flyer (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
Rock On Westie (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 15th of 17, dist behind Cubomania (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Swift (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Prominent and led after 1st, clear from 3rd and 7 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage before 6th, ridden after 2 out and joined briefly last, under pressure run-in and headed final 100 yards, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Our Boy Boru (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Camile (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outer early, 3rd approaching halfway, soon led, headed 3f out, lost place and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 13th of 18, 32 1/2l behind Il Piccolo Grande (9-7) at Navan 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
