led, mistake 2nd, joined approaching straight, headed 2 out, soon ridden and no extra in 4th at last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no extra in 5th after 2 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression early straight, weakened
chased leaders in 4th, ridden and dropped to 7th 3 out, kept on one pace without threatening
tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent 1st, ridden from 2 out, no impression in 3rd when slight mistake last, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, no extra from 3 out
towards rear, some headway in straight, moderate 7th at last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 3 out
mid-division on inner, never a factor, weakened from 3 out
always prominent, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute lead approaching straight, led 2 out, strongly pressed and headed at last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway on outer approaching straight, went 4th 3 out, quickened well approaching last where jumped to the front, kept on well run-in
Pocket Reader, a disappointment when fancied for a bumper at Thurles last time after a promising run in a Galway maiden hurdle, looks best of those with experience but this should go to a newcomer. Dermot Weld has his horses in sparkling form and DUC DE SAVOIE can carry on the good work. A winner over a mile on soft ground at Listowel in September, he wasn't beaten far on fast going at Leopardstown the following month and today's conditions should suit. Prince Chaparral looks a big threat as he was in good form throughout the latter part of the Flat season, completing a double at Galway and Tramore in August. His second place in the Leopardstown November Handicap was another fine effort though he'll undoubtedly be better over further than this in time. The filly Instant Pur may fare best of the rest with her allowances.
Duc De Savoie (USA) 4-1 (8-9) Held up, 8th and ridden approaching straight, 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Super Say (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 1f App hcp gf in Oct (flat).
Lash It On (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Castle Wings (12-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat in Dec.
Minella Special (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Never a factor, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec, 24 ran.
Paddy The Lemon (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Prominent, 3rd over 4f out, no extra from before straight, 12th of 16, well behind Sword Of Destiny (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m nhf hvy in Nov.
Pocket Reader 11-4fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra from 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 21l behind Under The Arch (11-2) at Thurles 2m 4yo nhf sft in Nov.
Prince Chaparral (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway in 9th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, no impression leader final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 21, 4 1/2l behind What A Charm (9-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Oct (flat).
Railway Road (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Always behind, 13th of 14, well behind Bishopsfurze (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
D'tani (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always behind, 14th of 17, well behind Stephanie Kate (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Gibbstown (IRE) Bob Back mare out of Kitty Maher.
She's Our Luck (IRE) Key Of Luck mare out of She's Our Mare.
Tingamajig (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Towards rear, slightly slow jump 3rd, closed into 4th 5 out, 5th next, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Sweet My Lord (11-5) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl sft in Dec.
Zero Point Seven (USA) 66-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, 26l behind Force Of Habit (11-0) at Galway 2m 4yo nov hdl in Jul.
Speed Steed (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 10th 4 out, weakened from next, 11th of 15, 34l behind Mister Carter (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Teak (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 45l behind Mister Carter (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Instant Pur (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, moderate 6th 2 out, went 4th at last and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 20l behind Silas Mariner (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl in Nov.
