tracked leader in 2nd, left in front 5 out, slight mistake 3 out and soon ridden, headed next, soon no extra in 3rd, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, left 2nd 5 out, travelling well in close 2nd entering straight, led 2 out, soon pushed along and joined, ridden and led after last, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra close home
led, slight mistake 1st, blundered badly 5 out and headed, dropped to moderate 4th, ridden and no impression from 3 out
held up behind leaders, pushed along 9th, ridden 5 out, trailing 3 out, eased after 2 out, bad mistake at last
held up behind leaders, left 3rd 5 out, close 3rd when slight mistake 3 out, went 2nd and pushed along after 2 out, disputed lead and ridden approaching last, not fluent at last and headed, rallied well and stayed on well to lead close home
held up in last, moderate 5th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, never a factor
DOGORA, placed at Grade 1 level over hurdles, looked like making a successful debut over fences at Gowran before falling. He was narrowly beaten by Bright New Dawn at Punchestown on his next start and though failing to reach a place subsequently he's been competing at a much higher level and can finally get off the mark. Kilcarry Bridge has fallen in two of his last three - the latest at the second last when still in the lead - but a clear round should see him in the frame. Smokey Joe Joe has some strong form to his credit but is inconsistent and has now had ten starts over fences without winning. The remaining trio will all need massive improvement to get involved.
Boxing Along (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 9th, ridden in 3rd 4 out, soon 2nd, no impression on winner entering straight, no extra before last, 4th of 9, 16l behind Sumos Novios (11-12) at Thurles 3m beg chase.
Dogora (FR) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, closer in 4th travelling well 3 out, slight mistake next and soon ridden, no impression before last, 5th of 15, 17l behind Foxrock (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in Jan.
Kilcarry Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Led, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and pressed entering straight, narrowly headed when fell 2 out, in a race won by Coolaghknock Glebe (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 2f nov hcp chs 0-123, 12 ran.
Six Senses (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 6th of 11, well behind Killultagh Sarah (10-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Smokey Joe Joe (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Raced in 6th early, 4th from 5th, closed 7th, slight mistake 9th, no impression when bad mistake 2 out, left 2nd and kept on same pace from last,, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Apache Jack (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase sft in Jan.
The Tinker Molly (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Held up, towards rear in 7th halfway, ridden in 6th before 4 out, no impression, 5th of 9, 28l behind Sumos Novios (11-12) at Thurles 3m beg chase.
