rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, pushed along in moderate 9th bypassing 2 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, 8th 4 out, pushed along and no impression after next
rear of mid-division, progress into 7th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
took keen hold, led 2nd, headed 3 out and soon ridden, weakened straight
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd bypassing 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on without threatening winner run-in
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 5th after 3 out, kept on same pace in 4th from before last
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, ran around approaching 2nd and fell heavily 2nd
led early, headed 2nd, regained lead 3 out, went clear approaching last, shaken up briefly run-in, stayed on strongly, easily
tracked leaders on inner, 7th travelling well on inner entering straight, stayed on under hand ride straight
mid-division, headway into 3rd 4 out, pushed along in 2nd bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
prominent and ran around approaching 1st, took keen hold, mistake 2nd, weakened from 3 out
towards rear on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Sharjah won once in eight starts on the Flat in France and that was on the all-weather. He makes his debut for Willie Mullins in a race that may not take much winning, despite a big field, though DIS DONC looks a more natural for hurdling on pedigree. Noel Meade's charge won two bumpers in France last autumn and, with his stable going well, can make a successful debut for the yard. Great Trango has finished runner-up in his two starts over timber and also twice on the level so his experience could count while English Pale ran very well behind Guitar George at Clonmel and won't need much more to get into contention. Ligeti has shown ability in two starts over timber and gained his third success at Dundalk a week ago so has to be respected.
Banksoftheshannon 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, hampered and brought down 5th, at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Boris Grishenko (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Settled behind leaders, 10th halfway, progress into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 9th of 30, 20 3/4l behind Mengli Khan (11-8) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Dis Donc (FR) (10-1) won at Nantes 1m 4f Grp 3 stks gd in Oct beating Disco Mome (10-1) by nk, 6 ran.
Divin Desir (FR) 100-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th after 3 out, 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 25 1/2l behind Stratum (11-8) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Sep.
English Pale (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, challenged straight, slightly impeded before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Guitar George (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Great Trango (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, closed to challenge and every chance straight, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Iolani (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn hvy in Sep.
Jestival (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Always behind, bumped at 1st, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn sft in Sep.
Last Man Standing (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Tricky Present.
Ligeti (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, switched right 2f out and ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep beating Dancing Doll (9-11) by hd, 14 ran.
Mist Of Magic (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, mistake 2 out, 14th of 17, dist behind Balakani (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug.
Saddle The Lion (IRE) Let The Lion Roar gelding out of Lucky To Live.
Scotsman's Bay (FR) Soldier Of Fortune gelding out of New Saga.
Sharjah (FR) (8-13) 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Travelling Man (8-13) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f stks gd in Sep.
Storm Rising (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Held up, moderate 8th from 3rd, closer order 3 out, just behind leaders when fell 2 out, at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Ten Ten (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Mandys Gold.
The Jam Man (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 11, dist behind Sharps Choice (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn sft in Sep.
Fi's Choice (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 4f, progress to dispute lead 6f out, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Sand Fly (11-0) at Listowel 2m hvy in Sep.
In A Pinch (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Towards rear, detached in 14th after 4th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Successor (11-7) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Sep.
The Lady Coady (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened, last of 8, 29l behind Sand Fly (11-0) at Listowel 2m hvy in Sep.
Melly And Me (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of College Daisy.
