mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 8th
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from before 2 out
mid-division, ridden from 3 out, moderate 8th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders on outer, closer in 3rd before 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 4th at last, went 2nd inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd and no extra near line
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
disputed lead, headed 4 out, ridden from next, weakened entering straight
disputed lead, led from 4 out, ridden 3 out, headed entering straight, dropped to 5th 2 out, 5th at last, kept on without threatening winner to regain 2nd near line
disputed lead, headed 6th, mistake next, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
mid-division, 10th 4 out, headway from next, ridden to lead after 2 out, clear at last, stayed on strongly run-in, comfortably
always behind, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, trailing under pressure 6th, pulled up after next
rear of mid-division, some progress 4 out, under pressure in 8th when fell 2 out
in rear, no impression from 4 out, some modest late progress from 2 out
tracked leaders, 2nd when mistake 4 out, led entering straight, soon ridden, headed after 2 out, still 2nd at last, no extra run-in
mid-division on inner, 9th 4 out, ridden in 6th on inner 2 out, kept on same pace from last
FORJOETHEPAINTER is the only course and distance winner in the line up having scored in October of last year before being well beaten in this. There were signs of a revival on his reappearance two weeks ago and he's dropped to a fair mark so gets the vote. Ash Rowe has only won between the flags and though there was plenty to like about his run at Listowel in September this could be on the short side. De Benno has been chasing and can revert to hurdles on a 12lb lower mark but The Informer is 12lb higher than when scoring at Ballinrobe in August. Liclash gained his first ever victory at Limerick in July but that was on good ground while Augher Castle hasn't been seen since April though any money for the lightly raced seven year old should be noted.
Ash Rowe (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Soon raced in 12th, impeded 6th, 10th from 7th, not fluent 8th and 9th, went 5th approaching straight, chased winner last, kept on without troubling winner run-in,, 3rd of 17, 3 1/4l behind Winter Breeze (11-9) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
De Benno (IRE) 5-2fav (9-12) Led and disputed, led after 2nd, strongly pressed from 5th, disputed after 8th, headed before 5 out, ridden 4 out, no extra in 3rd next, weakened, 3rd of 5, dist behind Horendus Hulabaloo (10-12) at Listowel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jun.
Mill Quest (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 9th from 2nd, not fluent 4th, 7th before straight, one pace from 2 out, 6th of 22, 20 1/4l behind Arctic Skipper (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
The Informer (IRE) 7-2fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, dropped to 7th approaching 4 out, chased leaders into straight, soon no impression, jumped left 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Redclue (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Definite Pursuit (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, towards rear and slight mistake 5 out, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 14, dist behind Massinis Adventure (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Liclash (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Soon disputed lead, headed before last, regained narrow lead run-in, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul beating You Can't Catch Me (11-1) by hd, 18 ran.
De Glebe Star (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Led early, headed 3rd, mistake 7th and soon ridden, no impression from 3 out, 8th of 15, dist behind Pace And Passion (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Augher Castle (IRE) 9-2fav (10-10) Pushed along briefly early and towards rear, soon mid-division, took keen hold, improved into moderate 3rd from 3 out, mistake 2 out, went 2nd run-in, kept on, not get to winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Luckynumberslevin (10-8) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Prominent, pushed along from 3 out to soon dispute lead, led before 2 out, headed before last, soon dropped to 3rd, one pace, 4th of 16, 5l behind Misdflight (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Mount Masada (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd and 4th, 4th with a circuit to race, took closer order from 6 out, pushed along in 4th after 4 out and no impression from 2 out, 4th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Perfect Woman (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Young Linzi (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, clipped heels, stumbled and unseated rider before 4 out, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Fast Decision (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slightly impeded 1st, no extra from before 2 out, tailed off, 22nd of 23, dist behind Limini (10-11) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Mista Wabbit Man 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division early, soon towards rear, ridden and progress entering straight, 6th 2 out, kept on into 4th and mistake last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Grey Mountain Mist (10-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Orah Hall (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Held up and kept to inner, closer in 7th halfway, dropped towards rear 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 13th of 14, dist behind Massinis Adventure (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Tillargon 8-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out, no extra in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 12 1/2l behind See Me Here (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Baroque Style (IRE) 9-4fav (9-11) Chased leaders, slightly slow 5th, closer order approaching straight, still chasing leaders but under pressure 2 out, no impression in 4th approaching last where slight mistake, one pace, 4th of 19, 7 1/2l behind Ancient Sands (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Dane Sir Henery (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, 11th of 14, 26l behind Most Honourable (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Robyn Rua (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, progress into 4th 5 out, ridden and closer entering straight, short of room and ran out 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Rock On Lilly (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, 9th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Attribution (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
