tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out and headway between horses to go 2nd at last, kept on well run-in and led final 50 yards
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer on inner 2 out, pushed along and not clear run approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and 5th at last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
prominent and disputed lead, led 4 out, slight mistake next and joined, pushed along and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd at last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, pushed along early straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression before last, no extra run-in
towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, some headway next, not fluent 2 out and soon no impression in rear, no extra run-in
led or disputed lead, headed 4 out, disputed again next and led 2 out, soon pushed along and slight mistake last, edged left run-in and headed 50 yards out, no extra
held up in rear, some headway on outer 3 out, pushed along after next and no impression towards rear at last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, dropped towards rear 2 out, switched left and some headway on outer at last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 2nd close home
rear of mid-division on inner, dropped towards rear 4 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on one pace
Dot Love will be very keen to win this and though Flindt is on a long losing run he's dropped to his lowest ever mark over timber. Dual Flat winner The Broghie Man has yet to score over hurdles but has also been lowered to a fair mark and Aine O'Connor's claim is a plus. Jody Townend was on board when Port Rashid scored at Thurles in February and her mount is only 4lb higher but CRASSUS appears to be starting out in handicaps on a very winnable mark. Noel Meade's charge looks to be on the upgrade and has finished a close second at Dundalk since landing a Limerick maiden hurdle with Lisa O'Neill the most experienced of the riders here.
Flindt (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Soon led, ran freely, headed after 7th, 3rd 5 out, ridden and lost place after next, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 13th of 15, 33 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, 10th approaching halfway, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 6th, fell at final fence in race, at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
The Broghie Man 11-2 (11-6) Chased leaders, a little keen, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 18 3/4l behind Make Good (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Optum (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Soon prominent behind clear leader, closer in 2nd from 6th, lost position before 4 out and pushed along, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Sullane Hill (11-13) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Walking In Memphis (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Waited with, soon in rear, some headway from 4 out, no extra from next, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
Port Rashid (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) In rear, bad mistake 2nd, not fluent 4th, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Kavanaghs Corner (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Crassus (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, disputed 10th over 4f out, headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Make The Switch (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Mc Alpine (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, lost place briefly halfway, 5th 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 6th of 11, 21 3/4l behind Shakeytry (12-0) at Tramore 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Djasek (FR) 50-1 (9-13) Rear, slight mistake at 5th, 11th after 4 out, progress 3 out where mistake, weakened before 2 out, 10th of 12, 26 1/4l behind Conright Boy (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Rock Chica (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Waited with towards rear, slightly impeded 1st, soon off pace in 4th and never a factor, kept on same pace without threatening straight, just failed for 3rd, 4th of 5, dist behind Zanahiyr (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) sft in Nov.
