chased leaders early, lost place and no extra 2 out
mid-division early, no impression from 2 out, bad mistake last
mid-division early, no impression approaching 2 out, eased straight, pulled up before last
held up, effort from before straight, no impression when not fluent last
towards rear, no extra from 3 out, eased straight, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, on terms 2 out, soon led, headed approaching last, soon no extra
mid-division early, effort from before straight, no impression when not fluent last
held up, no impression approaching 2 out, eased straight
soon led, not fluent 5th, joined 2 out, soon headed, no extra last
soon mid-division, effort from before straight, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders early, slight mistake 4th, no extra 2 out, eased straight
soon mid-division, not fluent 3 out, soon closed until no extra straight
chased leaders early, no extra and not fluent 2 out, eased straight, pulled up before last
chased leaders, effort from before straight, soon one pace
tracked leaders, on terms 2 out, soon headed, no impression when slight mistake last
mid-division early, ridden and headway to chase winner last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division early, ridden and headway straight, kept on without threatening run-in into 3rd closing stages
mid-division early, no impression when not fluent last, one pace
not fluent 1st, soon towards rear, pushed along 3rd, never a factor
towards rear, headway on outer straight, ridden to chase winner last, kept on same pace run-in
a little keen early, soon mid-division, ridden and headway to chase winner last, challenged and every chance run-in, kept on without matching winner closing stages
chased leaders, slight mistake 2 out, no impression straight, kept on without threatening run-in
soon mid-division, effort from before straight, soon one pace
towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway when not much room and switched left straight, kept on without threatening run-in
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, effort from before straight, soon one pace
led early, lost place and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
prominent, lost place 2 out, ran on well again without threatening run-in
soon tracked leaders, led approaching last and went on, soon reduced lead and strongly pressed, stayed on best closing stages
The combination of J P McManus, Charles Byrne and a very low weight has caught the eye of early market plotters and Off You Go is likely to start at prohibitive odds in what is a highly competitive handicap. The five-year-old must have been something of a snip when landing a 2m4f Limerick handicap by 13l over Christmas and a massive 16lb rise may not be enough to prevent a double. However, there could be better value elsewhere with Willie Mullins having five entries of which the returning Bleu Berry may prove the pick. Quick Jack was returning from a long absence when pulling up here in December but would have a chance second to none if retaining his ability though the vote goes to his stable companion TUDOR CITY. Runner-up behind Ice Cold Soul in this a year ago when still a maiden over timber, he was in fine form on the level during the summer and looks to have been aimed at going one better by his very shrewd handler. The winner also looks to have been readied for this by Noel Meade while Mind's Eye is improving fast and can get into contention.
Ivanovich Gorbatov (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching 3 out, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, 28 1/2l behind Killultagh Vic (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Tigris River (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped towards rear 3 out, no extra after next, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 26 3/4l behind Killultagh Vic (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Quick Jack (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Held up, soon towards rear, no impression from 3 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Bleu Berry (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, progress on outer into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, 5th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Bacardys (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Karalee (FR) 9-2 (10-13) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along after 7th, weakened approaching final hurdle, eased straight, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Ben Dundee (IRE) 7-2fav (10-10) Soon mid-division, travelling smoothly and closed from before straight, on terms approaching last where slight mistake, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Trainwreck (10-6) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Cliff House (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, 2nd at 6th, led approaching straight, headed 3 out, dropped to 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression, kept on one pace in moderate 3rd, 3rd of 9, 17 3/4l behind Granny Biddy (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Indian Monsoon (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, progress to gain narrow lead between last 2, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Lite Duties (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mind's Eye (IRE) 4-1fav (11-8) Held up in touch, slight mistake 3rd, 8th approaching 6th, progress travelling smoothly from before straight and gained narrow lead before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec beating Darkest Flyer (10-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
On The Go Again (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Sandsend (10-13) at Naas 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Peace News (GER) 7-4 (11-12) Led, headed and dropped to 2nd after 4 out, remained close-up, stumbled slightly after 2 out, pushed along before last and soon no impression, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 3, 6l behind Joey Sasa (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Oct.
Boherbuoy (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, last of 13, 14 1/4l behind Mainicin (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 12th of 15, 31 3/4l behind Nearly Nama'd (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Soon tracked leaders, 4th from 4th, closed up approaching straight, soon on terms, headed between last 2, no extra, one pace, 4th of 15, 13 3/4l behind Diamond Cauchois (10-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Midnight Stroll 5-1 (11-10) Held up, 13th approaching 6th, closed up travelling smoothly before straight and tracked leaders towards outer, ran on without matching principals run-in, 4th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Mind's Eye (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Tudor City (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Raced in 10th early, effort and headway straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Swamp Fox (9-7) at Naas 1m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Grand Partner (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Held up, 11th from 6th, pushed along 8th, no extra from before straight, 11th of 12, dist behind Lite Duties (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Highland Fling (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Soon led, inclined to jump right, not fluent 5th and 6th, soon joined, headed before straight, no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind Diamond Cauchois (10-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Ice Cold Soul (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Led early, headed before 3rd, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no impression, slight mistake at last, 4th of 7, 21 1/4l behind Castlegrace Paddy (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Dec.
Makitorix (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ran freely, headway into 2nd before 5th, dropped to 4th after 3 out, not fluent next, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, slight mistake last, last of 6, 32 3/4l behind Getabird (11-2) at Punchestown 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Deal D'Estruval (FR) 4-7fav (11-1) Held up towards rear, good progress into 2nd 3 out, ridden to dispute before 2 out where slightly left, under pressure in 2nd before last, stayed on to dispute again last, kept on best to assert run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hvy in Jan beating Eamon High (11-1) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Miles To Memphis (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Held up, 7th after 4th, progress from before straight, close up 2 out, 2nd before last where slight mistake, every chance and kept on well run-in without quite matching winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Hareth (10-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Tandem 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight and not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Riven Light (9-0) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Veinard (FR) 14-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2, 9th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Hunters Call (10-3) at Ascot 2m hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Deor (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Held up, 14th approaching 6th where slight mistake, some headway before straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 8th of 15, 18 1/2l behind Mind's Eye (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Low Sun 10-1 (11-4) Led early, prominent, challenged and led again before last, soon joined and slight mistake, kept on well run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Hardback (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Agent Boru (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching 6th where slight mistake, challenged and on terms briefly straight, soon headed and no impression from before last, 5th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Mind's Eye (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Off You Go (IRE) 10-11fav (10-11) Held up, took closer order after 6th, progress to 3rd at 7th, improved to 2nd entering straight, on terms 2 out, soon led, travelled well and asserted run-in, easily, won at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating West Coast Time (12-0) by 13l, 7 ran.
Master Of Irony (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon outpaced and struggling, ran on strongly run-in, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind High Bridge (11-10) at Newbury 2m hcp lst (1) gs in Dec.
