towards rear, closer in 5th before straight, 4th over 2f out, soon 3rd and one pace
tracked leader, took keen hold, closed up from over 5f out, soon on terms, led early straight, pushed along to assert from 1 1/2f out, soon clear, stayed on well, comfortably
tracked leaders, 4th early, soon 3rd, 2nd over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
raced in 8th early, closer in 6th before straight, chased leaders but no impression over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd early, soon 4th, no impression over 2f out, one pace
raced in 7th early, soon 5th, dropped to moderate 7th before straight, tailed off
raced in 5th early, soon towards rear, pulled up quickly over 5f out
led, joined from 5f out, headed early straight, soon no extra
in rear, moderate 8th over 6f out, no impression from 5f out, tailed off
raced in 6th early, dropped towards rear from before halfway, no impression from 5f out, tailed off
This doesn't look the toughest of bumpers so BON PAPA can make a winning debut. Willie Mullins' charge cost €150,000 and is a half-brother to five winners. Broken Soul has been an expensive failure on his latest starts after a cracking run over hurdles a year ago and he'll do better when back over timber, a remark that also applies to Bobo Mac. Moyross easily won a point at Loughrea in October and looks a nice recruit for Noel Meade while Triolet did well to chase home Jimmy Breekie at Punchestown but is a bit exposed.
Bobo Mac (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) In rear, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, chased winner from over 1f out, dropped to 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Woods Well (12-0) at Thurles 2m Yielding in Nov.
Bon Papa (FR) Network gelding out of Gibelotte.
Broken Soul (IRE) 5-6fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Ballyegan Hero (12-0) at Tramore 2m gd in Oct.
Jump For Dough (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway into 5th 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 5th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 14, dist behind Benny In Milan (12-0) at Wexford 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Now Mcginty (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, moderate 4th approaching straight, one pace, 4th of 14, 18l behind Monbeg Notorious (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Pauplewel (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Held up behind leaders, mainly 4th, 3rd 3f out, ridden and no impression on leaders over 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 6 1/2l behind Play The Part (12-0) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Super Tedd (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Clohass Lane.
Triolet (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Led, ridden 2f out, pressed 1 1/2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, just held 2nd at line, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Jimmy Breekie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Judys Juno (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Ran freely, soon settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and ran wide 3 1/2f out, wide straight, no extra 2f out, weakened, last of 15, 30 3/4l behind Joy's Gift (11-9) at Down Royal 2m gd in Aug.
Shipwreck (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 19th of 20, dist behind Fayonagh (11-9) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Moyross 4-7 (12-1) Made all & jw, sl adv 1/2way, red adv bef 2out, wo going best appr straight, kow, cosily, won at Loughrea 3m mdn hvy in Oct beating Lacken Bridge (12-1) by 6l, 6 ran.
