chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
towards rear, unseated rider 4 out
always towards rear
mid-division early, towards rear before 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th entering straight, travelled well to lead 2 out, slightly awkward last and headed, ridden and rallied run-in, led close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, weakened 4 out
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
chased leaders, disputed 6th, led 8th, mistake 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out
led, headed 4th, 3rd halfway, mistake 3 out, ridden in close 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led 4th, disputed 6th, headed 8th, improved to dispute approaching 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, led last, kept on run-in, headed close home
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, kept on one pace straight
There were no bouquets for the jockeys who allowed Bob Lingo a soft lead before landing a similar race to this here on New Year's Day when Time Electric, who had made a very promising debut over fences at Clonmel, led the chasing pack. Hopefully today's rider will have him much closer and it will be a surprise if he's isn't in the mix. KILLULTAGH QUEEN was never close enough to challenge stablemate Morning Supreme when making her chasing bow at Cork where she unshipped David Casey at the third last. That was a fair run, however, and with the experience sure to have done her good she gets the nod. In Great Form has only had three runs in his life but his second in a maiden hurdle here a year ago suggests he is one to note over the bigger obstacles. The most interesting runner here is Mr Nosie, a brilliant bumper and Grade 1 novice hurdler when last seen in 2006 but unraced since and making his chasing debut.
Another Palm (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Raced 2nd early, 3rd from 3rd, ridden along from 5 out, weakened from 3 out, 5th of 6, 40l behind Bishopsfurze (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl.
For The Staff (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th approaching 4 out, no extra from early straight, 5th of 15, 25l behind Slippers Percy (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase sft.
Hawks Cliff (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 9th before 3 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace, 8th of 22, 37l behind Seafield (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Oct.
In Great Form (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th and no extra 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 24l behind Cottrelsbooley (12-0) at Naas 2m N H flat in Mar.
Man Of Principles (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Sam Adams (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy.
Montan (FR) 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division best, 12th of 26, 13l behind Final Approach (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 sft.
Mr Nosie (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Led, hit 5th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, weakened flat, 4th of 17, 11l behind Nicanor (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gd in Mar '06.
Sitting Back (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 15th of 17, well behind Ardglen (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 in Dec.
Some Dude (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 15, 47l behind Sam Adams (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy.
Souvenir Royal (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Prominent and disputed lead, ridden and weakened approaching straight, 9th of 18, 27l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
That Beats Banaher (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Slippers Percy (11-9) at Thurles 3m beg chase sft.
The Real Tyson (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 25l behind Sam Adams (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy.
Time Electric (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Chased clear leader, distant 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, closer approaching 2 out where went 2nd, soon ridden and no chance with winner from before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 20l behind Bob Lingo (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase.
Ahsurelookit (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression from 3 out, 6th of 13, 40l behind Gentle Alice (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs in Dec.
Killultagh Queen (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased clear leader, moderate 2nd halfway, distant 2nd when stumbled on landing 3 out and unseated rider, in a race won by Morning Supreme (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mrs beg chs sft, 14 ran.
Noble Way (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Prominent early, dropped towards rear before halfway, no extra from 3 out, last of 10, 30l behind Kylebeg Krystle (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) sft.
Julies Vic (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Gentle Alice (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs in Dec, 13 ran.
Thom Thom (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, driven along from 5f out, soon no extra, 5th of 11, 30l behind Littletown Lass (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gf in Sep.
Another Flutter (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Prominent, led before 5th, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra and weakened, 7th of 18, 25l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft.
