held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4 out where slight mistake, improved in 3rd entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden and challenged last, all out run-in, kept on under pressure
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, stayed on to 2nd before last where challenged, kept on run-in, just held
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off
led, headed 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, weakened
always towards rear, tailed off
towards rear, unseated rider 3rd
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead and dispute 5 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead and dispute 5 out, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before next
chased leaders, fell 2nd
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, poor 7th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear halfway, ridden 6 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th and no impression entering straight, mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
BALLYMAK looks the answer to this. Gordon Elliott's charge won two point-to-points, a bumper and a maiden hurdle before turning to regulation fences and is looking a useful prospect. A good third on his chasing bow at Punchestown, he couldn't quite get to grips with Ad Idem at Navan last month but the winner has since given the form a boost with a very good second in a Grade 2 at Naas. Arabella Boy hasn't done much wrong despite his form figures and has come up against a couple of useful performers in defeat. This should prove his best trip and the ground won't be a problem. Gusda has produced one excellent run over fences but has a lot to find with the selection on their run behind Ad Idem as does Pontiac, who has twice finished behind Gordon Elliott's charge.
Arabella Boy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Led, ridden and challenged approaching 2 out where headed, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Sam Adams (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Ballymak (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner after next, kept on well under pressure run-in, closed rapidly on winner final 50 yards, just failed, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Cayo Levantado (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 37l behind Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase.
Commander Mac (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 12th 5 out, weakened from next, 22nd of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Forever Man (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, blundered 11th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, well behind Tafika (11-0) at Leicester 2m 7f mdn chs (5) gd.
Gusda (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 4 out, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 8th of 18, 47l behind Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan.
In Great Form (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, 26l behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
Mountain Lough (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear when fell 8th, in a race won by Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Pontiac (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, went 3rd 3 out, no extra from next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 17l behind Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Rocco's Hall (IRE) 7-2fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th when mistake 6th, 7th and ridden 4 out, soon no extra, 9th of 16, 25l behind Some Target (10-11) at Punchestown 3m 4f Ext hcp ch sft in Jan.
Talkin' Tough (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Chased leader, led 3rd, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed entering straight, weakened, 13th of 19, 33l behind Glam Gerry (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
The Real Tyson (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 10th of 16, 25l behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
The Speedy Man (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) in a race won by Douce Vie (10-10) at Merano(ITY) 3m 6f lst chs hvy in Sep, 9 ran.
Noble Way (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 16, 25l behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
