mid-division, headway after halfway and 5th 2 out (normally 3 out), 3rd entering straight but no extra in 4th before last
mid-division, mistake 4th, towards rear when mistake 3 out (normally 4 out), pulled up approaching straight
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight without threatening
chased leaders and 9th halfway, mistake 4 out and soon no extra, weakened
towards rear, some headway into 6th 2 out (normally 3 out), progress entering straight and went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner run-in
mid-division, headway into 6th halfway, went 2nd 2 out (normally 3 out), pushed along and no extra in 5th entering straight, weakened, blundered last
led early, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra approaching straight, weakened
tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, slow 4 out and soon no extra, weakened, pulled up approaching straight
chased leaders and 7th halfway, headway 3 out (normally 4 out), 2nd entering straight but no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
towards rear and never a factor, moderate 11th early straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, mistake 2nd, no threat from 4 out
prominent and tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway in 7th 2 out (normally 3 out), 5th entering straight but no extra approaching last
mid-division, ridden and no impression in 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway into 8th halfway, ridden after 5 out and soon no extra
prominent and made most, led from before 2nd, slight mistake 2 out (normally 3 out) pushed along and asserted approaching last, kept on well run-in
towards rear, never a factor, some headway into 8th entering straight, 6th before last and kept on run-in
Sonic Beat looked ready to gain his first-ever victory after a cracking effort at Tramore earlier this month and started favourite at Punchestown a week later but fell. He's well enough handicapped and looks a threat if completing the course. Tico came closest to scoring over fences when runner-up over 2m4f here earlier this month though a 3lb rise won't help, but winning point-to-pointer Caddy Man should be finding a race soon and he's run well here in the past. WESTERN STAR has only had three runs this year and looked to be approaching his peak when a good third to Whosaidso at Sligo, form that could be good enough for this.
Tico (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, pushed along into 2nd entering straight, ridden 2 out, no impression winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Old Supporter (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109.
Montana Slim (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in moderate 7th 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next, in a race won by Pineau De Re (11-7) at Downpatrick 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 22l behind Old Supporter (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109.
Caddy Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led 5th and soon few lengths clear, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden and challenged before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, pressed for 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Coldstonesober (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs gd.
Thelobstercatcher 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, carried wide on bend after 6 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 19l behind Whosaidso (11-8) at Sligo 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy.
Molly's Boy (IRE) 9-2fav (10-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd when fell 7 out, in a race won by Caduceus (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 gs in Apr '12, 20 ran.
Naughty Molly (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led, mistake 1st, slow and headed 2nd, led again from 5th and 10 lengths clear soon after halfway, reduced advantage approaching 3 out, ridden entering straight and kept on well from before last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs gf beating Kalico Kim (11-7) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Stabilo (GER) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 7th 5 out, pushed along in 6th after 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 10, 11l behind Sox's Girl (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gd.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway in 9th when blundered 4 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Too Late To Sell (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-102 gd, 16 ran.
Happy New Year (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, led 4th, headed from next, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 20, 15l behind Call Me Bubbles (10-2) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl sft in Aug.
Goodoldhonkytonk (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression in moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 14l behind Old Supporter (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109.
What A Island (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, moderate 7th after 7th, plenty to do when hampered 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by One Fine Morning (10-3) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp chs 0-116 gd, 9 ran.
Dark Vagabond (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, dropped to 7th and ridden 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 9, well behind Darroun (11-10) at Tipperary 2m 7f beg chs gd.
Western Star (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway from 8th, 7th next, 5th 4 out, soon ridden, went moderate 4th after 2 out, kept on run-in to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Whosaidso (11-8) at Sligo 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy.
Barnanely Beau (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, progress from 5 out, 6th after next, soon ridden and no impression, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Hillman (10-2) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Mar, 12 ran.
Sonic Beat (IRE) 13-2fav (10-8) Always towards rear and fell 7 out, in a race won by Too Late To Sell (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-102 gd, 16 ran.
Baily Dusk (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along and no threat from 4 out, 8th of 16, 45l behind Too Late To Sell (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-102 gd.
Code Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Soon off the pace in mid-division, struggling 7 out, soon no danger, 8th of 18, well behind Shantalla (10-11) at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-102 in Sep.
Blue Dynasty (USA) 7-1 (9-13) Always rear, trailing halfway and behind when pulled up before 7 out, in a race won by Too Late To Sell (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-102 gd, 16 ran.
