mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, 5th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 7th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
disputed early, soon led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, reminders in 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 4 out, lost place approaching next, 9th entering straight, stayed on again in 5th last, kept on run-in
always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before straight, no extra in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
disputed early, 2nd halfway, weakened before 4 out
held up towards rear, headway in 7th 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway in 5th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, pulled clear run-in, comfortably
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close 2nd 5 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, kept on, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace
Turner Brown acts on any ground and ploughed through the Punchestown mud to land a tough handicap three weeks ago. He's been raised 5lb but that's not excessive and he must be a threat to all. Stay couldn't cope with Listed company at Naas after his Tramore success and makes his handicap debut with a big weight but Save My Blushes, who has been chasing, looks capable of a big run from this mark. Masked Phantom ran very well for a long way before being swallowed up at Leopardstown and is expected to go well though ARDGLEN has suddenly discovered top form and, despite being 10lb higher than for his latest success at Tramore on New Year's Eve, won with such authority that the burden can be overcome.
Turner Brown (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead approaching 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, briefly headed last and slight mistake, kept on under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy beating Barneys Honour (11-0) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Stay (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Close 2nd, led after 3 out, slight mistake and headed 2 out, no extra from last, 5th of 7, 7l behind Darwins Fox (11-3) at Naas 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1).
Save My Blushes 12-1 (10-9) Led, jumped left 2nd and 3rd, headed before 4th, regained lead 6th, hit 4 out and headed, close up under pressure when blundered 3 out, no extra, 4th of 5, 21l behind Realt Dubh (11-4) at Punchestown 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) in Nov.
Ardglen (IRE) 6-5fav (12-0) Always prominent, led and disputed from 3rd, definite advantage from 5 out, ridden before 2 out, drew clear before last, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec beating Yeoman (10-12) by 10l, 11 ran.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway into 8th 4 out, ridden and no extra approaching next, 13th 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 20, 12l behind Turner Brown (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy.
Barbaric Times (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd early, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 21l behind Luddsdenene (11-5) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Masked Phantom (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed lead 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra approaching last, 7th of 13, 14l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Dec.
Rime Avec Gentil (FR) 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 19th of 25, well behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Catleen (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 10th 7 out, ridden in moderate 6th entering straight, kept on one paced, 6th of 16, 23l behind For Bill (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f mrs beg chs.
Elcanos (GER) 13-2 (11-9) Towards rear, headway into 7th approaching 4 out, 4th and ridden approaching 3 out, no impression when blundered and almost unseated rider 2 out, eased, 12th of 18, 42l behind Mountain Heather (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
Seancill Oir (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Midnight Present (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Chased clear leader, distant 6th halfway, 5th of 15, 20l behind Trendelenburg (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16.
