disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, moderate 2nd from 6th, 3rd before 3 out, ridden in 4th and no extra before straight
held up in rear, 5th from 4th, ridden and no impression 4 out
held up in 4th, progress into moderate 2nd before 3 out, closer before straight, challenged approaching 2 out, disputed after 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well run-in
held up in 5th, slow 2nd and not fluent, rear from 4th, ridden and no impression 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
disputed early, soon led, clear from 6th, extended advantage before 9th, reduced advantage before straight, pressed before 2 out, ridden and disputed after 2 out, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders in 3rd, mistake 10th, ridden in moderate 4th 3 out, no impression in 3rd before straight, kept on one pace, mistake 2 out
Rubi Light is a shadow of the horse who beat Joncol in the John Durkan in 2011, though he didn't run badly on a couple of occasions in November. TURBAN's jumping has let him down too many times but a recent run over timber should have put him in the right frame of mind to tackle these obstacles and his overall form over fences should prove strong enough. Baily Green reportedly finished distressed at Navan in November then fell at the third in the John Durkan a few weeks later. He finished tailed off over hurdles at Navan in December and may need another run to get his confidence back. Sadler'sflaure had some decent form in France and showed a glimmer of potential for new connections when runner-up at Punchestown in December.
Baily Green (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened and tailed off, 20th of 23, well behind Lite Duties (10-6) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl in Dec.
Ludo Et Emergo (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th, mistake and reminders 9th, progress into 4th at 10th, ridden 4 out, soon no impression in 5th, left moderate 4th and jumped right 2 out, no extra, 4th of 7, 25l behind Mount Colah (11-10) at Thurles 2m 2f lst chs (1) in Jan.
Turban (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, 6th at 6th where not fluent, soon chased leaders, 3rd 2 out, 4th before straight, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 11l behind Noble Endeavor (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl sft in Jan.
Lucky William (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, 13th from 7th, moderate 10th before straight, no extra, 13th of 15, well behind Page Turner (10-5) at Limerick 2m 3f hcap ch in Dec.
Rubi Light (FR) 10-1 (11-10) Disputed and bumped 1st, soon chased leader, disputed before 6th, led briefly before 7th where mistake and headed, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 6th and kept on one pace from before 2 out, 5th of 13, 28l behind Mount Colah (11-2) at Navan 2m 4f hcap ch in Dec.
Sadler'sflaure (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed before straight, soon no extra, 5th of 17, 50l behind Djakadam (11-10) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp chs hvy in Jan.
