chased clear leader in 2nd, closer 5 out, driven along and led 3 out, headed next and no extra in 4th at last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer on inner in 3rd 4 out, 5th 2 out and soon no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last and kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden in 9th approaching 3 out, no threat in straight
chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closer in 5th before 4 out, no extra and weakened approaching straight, tailed off
chased clear leader, 6th halfway, closer before 4 out, challenged approaching 2 out where not fluent and dropped to 4th, went 2nd before last, kept on same pace but no impression on winner run-in
always behind, tailed off
chased clear leader, 4th halfway, closer before 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
rear of mid-division, driven along 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, driven along 4 out, no threat in straight and kept on one pace
never a factor
rear of mid-division, 7th 4 out, good headway to challenge 2 out, soon led and kept on well run-in
led and soon well clear, reduced advantage 5 out, headed 3 out and soon no extra, weakened
Ruby Walsh's presence on board DONTTELLMOTHER may prove significant as he rode him for his last success over timber back in 2009 and he should now be ready to strike. Gentle Paddy produced his best run to date behind the in-form Bay Of Kotor here last month and is just 1lb higher while Essexbridge makes his handicap debut over timber after his best run so far behind Folsom Blue at Limerick. Dead End is another making her handicap debut but she looks on a high enough mark while Jak Dream hasn't won over hurdles since 2008 though he holds Cantrell on their recent run at Naas.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 2nd 4th, pushed along before 4 out, ridden to lead briefly approaching 3 out, no extra in 2nd 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Bay Of Kotor (11-11) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
What An Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 13, well behind Knockbrack Vic (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) sft in Dec.
Donttellmother (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slightly hampered 5th, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 8th of 13, 29l behind Baby Whizz (11-12) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
Essexbridge 10-1 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, improved to challenge in 2nd 2 out, every chance when mistake last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Folsom Blue (11-0) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Dead End (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders from 3 out, kept on one paced, 3rd of 11, 15l behind Knockgraffon King (11-12) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl in Jan.
Miss Xian (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Held up early, 7th halfway, ridden into moderate 4th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 42l behind Benefficient (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Baile Fearainn (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Always behind, last of 20, well behind Terminal (11-8) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Cantrell (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Prominent, led from 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Baby Whizz (11-12) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
Jak Dream 10-1 (10-4) Raced last of the 6, struggling from before straight, ridden into 4th approaching last and no impression, kept on without troubling winner into 2nd near line, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Szabo's Destiny (10-8) at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Jan.
Royal Chukka (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Never a factor, 15th of 18, well behind Paco Jack (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Jan.
Boyney Boy (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 13, 36l behind Baby Whizz (11-12) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
Followmeuptocarlow (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden approaching straight and no extra in 7th 2 out, 6th of 9, 23l behind Galant Ferns (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
Carnkirk (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, well behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov '10.
