in rear, impeded 4 out, no extra and eased approaching straight
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression
soon prominent in chasing group, pushed along 8th, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
towards rear, not fluent 4th, slightly impeded 4 out, soon no impression
mid-division, under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression
held up, headway from 4 out, slight mistake next, no extra 2 out
made all, went on from before 7th, slightly reduced lead 3 out, asserted again from next, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
soon prominent in chasing group, a little keen, chased winner in 2nd at 8th, wandered slightly before 2 out, soon no impression, one pace
towards rear, slight mistake 6th, slightly impeded 4 out, some headway straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
soon prominent in chasing group, pushed along from 4 out, no extra from next
tracked leaders, slightly slow jump 1st, not go with winner from before 7th, no impression and kept on same pace from after 2 out
a little keen, soon mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no impression and mistake 3 out, no extra
prominent, mistake 3rd, 3rd at 8th, pushed along from next, no impression from 2 out, not fluent last, one pace
Shanahan's Turn had looked a cracking prospect when landing a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown in November but he's disappointed subsequently. He's still a relative youngster and he could bounce back at any time. UN BEAU ROMAN looked another with a bright future when placed at Grade level in novice events and the fact that he hasn't been seen since December shouldn't be a problem as Ruby Walsh has been booked. He can make a successful handicap debut over fences. Sizing Solution wasn't far behind him at Punchestown in October and could prove a threat with a decent pull in the weights while Crown Theatre, a winner over fences at Limerick in May, wasn't suited by reverting to hurdles at Tramore a couple of weeks later. Gentleman Duke completed a double over hurdles and fences in the autumn and will be better for a run on the Flat at Sligo last month so he's on the shortlist.
Shanahan's Turn (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, close up, slight mistake 1st, 2nd after 4th, chasing leaders when fell 3 out,, in a race won by Blood Cotil (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f nov hcp chs in May, 17 ran.
Nearest The Pin (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) In rear, never a factor, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Vics Canvas (10-4) at Cork 3m 4f hcap ch sft in Nov, 17 ran.
Mr Fiftyone (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Mid-division, 4th before 7th, improved to lead after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and headed, dropped to 3rd before last where bad mistake, no extra run-in, 4th of 10, 9l behind Elegant Statesman (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd in Jun.
Un Beau Roman (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Disputed lead, led after 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, dropped to 3rd before next, kept on one paced in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Clarcam (10-3) at Navan 2m 1f nov chs in Dec.
Mister Hotelier (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Towards rear, 8th before 7th, ridden before 2 out and soon no impression, 6th of 10, 29l behind Elegant Statesman (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd in Jun.
Usa (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Towards rear, moderate 7th 5 out, moderate 8th 4 out, soon no danger, pulled up approaching 2 out, in a race won by Real Steel (11-5) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs gd in May, 10 ran.
Crown Theatre (IRE) 2-1fav (11-6) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 12l behind Patsio (11-10) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl gd in May.
Enjoy Responsibly (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Led, under pressure and dropped to 5th after 3 out, left 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 38l behind Stay With It (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Sizing Solution (IRE) 4-1fav (10-3) Towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Elegant Statesman (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd in Jun, 10 ran.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up, took keen hold, 8th at 4th, badly hampered 4 out, no extra from before 2 out,, 8th of 11, 35l behind Mallards In Flight (9-5) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs in May.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, 5th after 3rd, closer in 2nd 4 out, challenged from next, stayed on well to run-in to lead near line, all out, won at Cork 2m hcap ch in Oct beating Beckwith Star (9-5) by shd, 11 ran.
Empresario (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Took keen hold early and raced mainly in 3rd, mistake 4th, dropped to 4th before 3 out, left 3rd 3 out and soon went 2nd, ridden before next , no impression run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Bellgrove (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gd in Jun.
Moonlight Boy (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) A little keen, soon prominent, slightly impeded 4th, soon moderate 2nd, 3rd 2 out, kept on run-in without reaching 1st 2, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Boher Call (9-8) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp chs in Apr.
Liberty's Gift (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Disputed early, led after 2nd, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Punch Bag (10-11) at Limerick 2m hdl 0-123 gd.
