LEOPARDSTOWN 14:30

All 8 ran. Fences: 11.

Time: 4m 7.9s Closing Sectional: (4.4f): 66.5s (96.5%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 111%, Betfair SP 100%

A cracking contest featuring an octet that had already shown at least smart form over fences this season, and it was won in impressive fashion by a most progressive sort; Dysart Dynamo had them well strung out from an early stage, the time comparing very favourably with the handicap over the same trip later on the card.

EL FABIOLO (FR) maintained his unbeaten start over fences with one of, if not the best, performance seen in this division so far this season, a difference of opinion with his jockey 4 out the only negative; tracked pace, took strong hold, jumped better than last time apart from one notable error 4 out, soon back on bridle, upsides 2 out, went on early in straight, forged clear; a rematch with Jonbon - the only horse to have beaten him since joining this yard - at Cheltenham promises to be something to savour.

BANBRIDGE (IRE) got back on track to a large extent back down in trip but shaped no better than fourth best for most of the way; mid-division, struggling soon after 3 out, untidy last 2, rallied well to snatch second on line; connections may well be tempted by one of the handicaps at Cheltenham after this.

APPRECIATE IT (IRE) met with defeat for just the second time over jumps, and had no excuses, unable to go with a younger rival having been close enough if good enough turning for home; mid-division, jumped fluently, went prominent before 3 out, effort early in straight, not quicken, lost second on line; he'll presumably step up in trip next time.

DYSART DYNAMO (IRE) has taken well to chasing and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests, doing a bit too much too soon as is his wont; made running, jumped boldly, joined 2 out, headed early in straight, no extra run-in; will presumably take his chance at Cheltenham but looks tailor-made for the Maghull at Aintree.

FIL DOR (FR) was put firmly in his place, unable to go the gallop despite the application of cheekpieces and a tongue strap; soon behind, struggled with pace, no threat from 3 out, merely plugged on.

VISIONARIAN (IRE) failed by a long chalk to repeat last effort; mid-division, struggling long way out, plodded on.

FLAME BEARER (IRE) has yet to prove that he is up to this level but this still has to go down as a very tame effort; mid-division, went with enthusiasm, bad mistake sixth, in contention 3 out, weakened.

SAINT ROI (FR) 's form last time took a few big knocks here but he didn't get a chance to show what he could do himself, his rider slipping out the side door before halfway; waited with, jumped right fourth, unseated rider soon after fifth.