rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 6 out, 5th entering straight and mistake 3 out, progress to challenge before last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, reminders after 5 out and soon no extra, detached and jumped left 3 out, pulled up before next
prominent and disputed lead, 3rd halfway, under pressure after 2 out and progress to challenge before last, led early run-in and kept on well
tracked leaders on outer, towards rear halfway, in touch when pulled up quickly before 11th (saddled slipped)
towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 6 out, progress after 2 out and ridden to go 4th last, kept on run-in to join 2nd on line
towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, no impression in 7th after 2 out, no extra run-in
prominent and disputed lead, led 6th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon bumped by rival and 3rd last, no impression run-in
tracked leaders, prominent and disputed lead from 7th, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon hampered and dropped to 5th before last, no extra run-in
led or disputed lead, slight mistake 5th and headed next, 5th halfway, dropped towards rear before 6 out, weakened and pulled up before 4 out
prominent, 4th halfway, pushed along on inner 2 out, edged left when hit railing and bumped rival approaching last, soon dropped to 6th, kept on one pace run-in
The lightly-raced Milanesque has been in good form on very heavy ground but is 14lb higher than his victory at Thurles. Further rain would enhance his prospects. BLUE BICYCLE has never won over jumps but showed improved form when runner-up to Unic De Bersy at Wexford in October and can go one better providing the ground doesn't deteriorate. On The Shannon is up 10lb for his only victory at Naas in November while Kylestyle and Some Drama are impossible to separate on their 1-2 at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day when After Aspen was a very disappointing favourite. Crowded Room has now had 28 career starts without winning and blinkers are tried in a last-ditch attempt to get him off the mark.
Some Drama (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd after 3 out and led after next, strongly pressed last, under pressure and kept on run-in, headed on line, 2nd of 5, shd behind Kylestyle (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Mar.
After Aspen (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Ran 4th, dropped to rear approaching 3 out, no impression before 2 out, moderate 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 15l behind Kylestyle (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Mar.
On The Shannon (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Slight mistake 1st, chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 5th halfway, mistake 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, closer 2 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, stayed on into 3rd last, kept on run-in, just held for 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Bearly Legal (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Ballycahane (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 6th 4 out, 4th when slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 8th when fell at last, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Chased leader, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th approaching straight, left 2nd briefly after 2 out, soon no impression on easy winner, no extra, 5th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Rightville Boy (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Crowded Room (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on without threatening to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 5 1/2l behind Mr Goodenough (11-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Milanesque (IRE) 9-4fav (10-10) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 3rd, led after 4th, 5 lengths clear after 7th, reduced advantage 8th, led narrowly 2 out, jumped right at last, ridden and soon headed, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Thelobstercatcher (11-3) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Flynsini (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Ran 6th, not fluent 12th, progress to 4th after 3 out, soon ridden, no impression leaders at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Thelobstercatcher (11-3) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Itsonthelist (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Soon led, disputed 3rd, 2nd after 4th, 3rd at 9th, dropped to 4th at 10th, weakened after 12th, no extra from 3 out, last of 10, dist behind Thelobstercatcher (11-3) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, disputed 2nd at bypassed 5th, soon 2nd, challenged 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Westerner Point (11-2) at Wexford 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Salsa Sensation (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Held up, soon in rear, not fluent 6th and pushed along, behind next, pulled up before 4 out, at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Kylestyle (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Held up in rear, reminder after 4 out, went 3rd and ridden after 3 out, progress to challenge last, under pressure and kept on run-in, led on line, won at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Mar beating Some Drama (11-3) by ns, 5 ran.
Blue Bicycle (USA) 9-4fav (11-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and challenged entering straight, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Unic De Bersy (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Oct.
Montana Slim (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th at 8th, under pressure in 5th approaching straight, soon 6th again and no extra, 9th of 14, dist behind Hes Our Vinnie (11-12) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
