prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th when unseated rider 6 out
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th before 4 out, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no extra and kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression entering straight, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
mid-division best, weakened before halfway, pulled up before 10th
held up towards rear, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th and no impression entering straight, weakened before last and pulled up
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 5 out, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 7th before 4 out, 4th 3 out, travelled well in 3rd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, 2nd and no impression leader before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, improved to lead 7th, headed 6 out, regained lead 3 out, went clear approaching 2 out, kept on strongly, easily
disputed early, prominent, 2nd halfway, led 6 out, headed 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, brought down 5th
chased leaders, fell 5th
led after 2nd, headed 7th, weakened halfway, pulled up before 5 out
The Big Boyo couldn't keep up with Doctor Woodfield at Limerick where the testing ground wouldn't have helped and he's better on today's quicker going. OUR VICTORIA ran a superb race in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and has been racing in very strong company throughout the campaign. She is taken to defy a big weight and land this while Sole Witness can also be considered as he makes his handicap debut over fences after scoring by 25 lengths at Ayr a month ago. Arkendale hasn't proved he stays this far while Miss Pepperpot has been struggling at the weights since completing a double in November. Smoking Aces can be given a chance on his victory here in December, however, though he may prefer more cut in the ground.
Harpsy Cord (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up behind, outpaced 3 out, stayed on into mid-division next, never near leaders, 9th of 20, 24l behind Hunt Ball (12-0) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Listed Novice Handicap Chase (0-140) (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar.
Our Victoria (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) With leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure flat, 4th of 19, 2 3/4l behind Teaforthree (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m am nov chs (2) gd in Mar.
Sole Witness (IRE) 10-11fav (10-7) Made all, clear before 4 out, easily, won at Ayr 3m 1f beg chase (4) hvy in Mar beating Referent (11-0) by 25l, 4 ran.
Beroni (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, 4th halfway, mistake 3 out and dropped to 6th before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 16l behind Paddy Pub (9-7) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft in Mar.
Cottage Oak (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 16th, no danger after, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Teaforthree (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m am nov chs (2) gd in Mar, 19 ran.
Jewel Of The West (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression in 7th next, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 15l behind Spot The Boss (9-11) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-123 in Mar.
Arkendale (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 12, 5l behind China Goes Green (10-8) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Mar.
The Big Boyo (IRE) 5-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, closed into 3rd before 2 out, ridden to chase winner from before last, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Doctor Woodfield (11-4) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Mar.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Led before 2nd, strongly pressed and headed approaching last, no extra run-in, 4th of 17, 12l behind Portrait King (10-7) at Punchestown 3m 4f Ext hcp ch hvy in Feb.
Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden in 7th after 4 out, no impression, 8th of 12, 31l behind China Goes Green (10-8) at Navan 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Mar.
Mister Farmer (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge in 2nd entering straight, no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 10l behind Shellys Creek (9-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-116 in Mar.
Bangonform (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th 4 out, soon struggling and kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Whats Up Britta (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Spot The Boss (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, dropped towards rear approaching halfway, pulled up after 8th, in a race won by Shellys Creek (9-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs 0-116 in Mar, 15 ran.
Prince Of Leisure (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression early straight and moderate 6th 2 out, 6th of 12, 30l behind Molly's Boy (10-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Mar.
Golden Alou (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Miss Pepperpot (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Made In Taipan (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 8, 20l behind Leanne (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gd in Mar.
Smoking Aces (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, slow 5 out and driven along towards rear, went moderate 7th entering straight and not fluent final 2, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Paddy Pub (9-7) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft in Mar.
Tinakellylad (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on outer, 5th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened, 11th of 12, well behind Paddy Pub (9-7) at Naas 3m hcp chs sft in Mar.
Saville Row (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, on terms 8th, 3rd 6 out, no extra 4 out, 7th of 16, well behind Heavenly Brook (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f beg chase gd.
