mid-division on inner, 12th halfway, driven along approaching 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure from before last
never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last
always towards rear
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway approaching straight, went 6th at last, kept on under pressure run-in without reaching leaders
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra from before last
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened
never a factor, mistake 4 out
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden entering straight and no impression in 8th before last
settled in mid-division, headway into 6th 2 out, progress to challenge at last, soon led and kept on well
tracked leaders, 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight and no extra before last, weakened
soon led, strongly pressed 2 out, headed entering straight and no extra from before last, weakened
rear of mid-division, never on terms, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace run-in
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway on outer early straight, 10th before last, kept on under pressure run-in without reaching leaders
rear of mid-division, some headway approaching 2 out, 9th approaching last, no impression run-in and kept on one pace
always prominent, 4th halfway, ridden to lead briefly entering straight, headed approaching last where dropped to 3rd, no impression run-in and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight, 6th entering straight, good headway on outer to lead before last, headed early run-in and kept on without matching winner
Alderwood was in fine shape last summer, though his victory at Killarney was over 2m6f and he was just outpaced over this trip at Listowel when last seen in September. Redera shot up the weights after completing a hat-trick last summer but don't be surprised by a big run despite a long absence. Pozyc is 13lb higher than for his latest success but WHODOYOUTHINK is well handicapped and given the nod. Oliver McKiernan's charge has been chasing but was in very good form at this time last year over hurdles and is just 1lb higher than for his victory at Gowran. Baby Whizz is up 9lb for a comfortable victory at Navan but can't be ignored while recent winners Concrete And Clay and Cavite Beta are others with chances in a wide-open handicap.
Gimli's Rock (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, in rear after 2nd, no threat from 2 out, last of 7, 35l behind Unaccompanied (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m hdl G1 (1) sft in Dec.
Alderwood (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Soon chased leader, closed approaching 3 out, on terms travelling well into straight, soon led, pressed from 2 out, headed last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Laganbank (11-4) at Listowel 2m nh nov hdl hvy in Sep.
Canaly (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, last of 10, 45l behind Cass Bligh (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 in Dec.
Prince Erik 16-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace, 9th of 25, 37l behind Jetson (10-9) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Free World (FR) 22-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, weakened from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Lastoftheleaders (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Dec, 12 ran.
Redera (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Held up in last pair, outpaced 3 out, no impression, never in contention, 6th of 9, 20l behind Steps To Freedom (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Nov.
Pozyc (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 8th of 10, 35l behind That'll Do Me (10-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Led, joined from 4th, headed from 7th, soon 3rd, chased winner and no impression in 2nd from 3 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 15l behind Quel Esprit (11-3) at Thurles 2m 2f chs Grade 3 (1) hvy in Jan.
Silas Mariner (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Made all, mistake 1st, soon clear, reduced advantage 3 out, not fluent next, pressed and kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl in Nov '10 beating Accidental Outlaw (11-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Sorceror (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, ridden in 2nd before straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 10, 12l behind Pass The Hat (11-3) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
Dul Ar An Ol (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, headway into 5th 2 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 30, 9l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Baby Whizz (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, went 3rd 3 out, wandered around slightly before next, improved to lead after 2 out, stayed on well from last, comfortably, won at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan beating Cantrell (10-4) by 9l, 13 ran.
Cavite Beta (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Keen hold, led and soon well clear, saddle slipped forward, slight mistake 4 out, reduced lead before 3 out, pressed from next, joined last, stayed on best to regain narrow lead run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f hdl gd in Sep beating Slew Charm (11-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Rocky Wednesday (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th entering straight, no threat from 2 out, 5th of 9, 37l behind Dooney Rock (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl in Jan.
Rory Anna (IRE) 66-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, 14th of 30, 14l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Warrior One 7-1 (11-2) Prominent, mistake 2nd, led after 4 out, headed before next, no extra from before straight, 9th of 10, well behind Concrete And Clay (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 1f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens30) (4yo+) sft in Jan.
Concrete And Clay 5-1 (10-6) Mid-division, good progress on outer travelling well 3 out, led before straight, asserted approaching last and stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 2m 1f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens30) (4yo+) sft in Jan beating Ghareer (10-5) by 3l, 10 ran.
God's County (FR) 5-1fav (11-11) Always towards rear, ridden after 5 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out, burst blood vessel, in a race won by AHorseCalledMolly (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Aug, 16 ran.
Munsaab (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders on outer, 7th halfway, headway to go 2nd briefly 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th from before last, 4th of 18, 13l behind Paco Jack (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Jan.
Sheer Genius (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 9th of 24, 15l behind Madame Mado (11-11) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-116 in Dec.
Baracas (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Chased leader in 2nd, fell 4th, in a race won by Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan, 30 ran.
