Soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, closed up next, on terms and travelling smoothly before straight, soon led, quickly asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily tchd 5/6 and 10/11
Waited with in rear, under pressure from 3 out, no impression in 6th approaching straight, soon 5th, kept on same pace without threatening into 4th run-in op 28/1 tchd 20/1
They've twice clashed this spring already and the score is level (though neither has in fact won), and this may come down to Elfile and BLACK TEARS. Willie Mullins' mare reversed Cheltenham form at Fairyhouse but a return to 2m could help turn the tables once again in favour of Davy Russell's mount; though it's a close call. Possible improver Deadringerforlove heads the dangers.