led, ridden from 2 out, headed entering straight, dropped to 5th before last, no impression
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress 2 out, ridden to lead before last, jumped slightly left at last, joined inside final furlong, headed close home, rallied to dispute lead at line
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden after 2 out, went 2nd briefly before 2 out, disputing 2nd when slightly hampered at last, dropped to 4th and no extra run-in
mid-division on inner and took keen hold, 6th 3 out, ridden in 7th after next, no impression
mid-division, weakened from 2 out, never a factor
always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along briefly 4th, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
upset before start, mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, improved to lead entering straight. soon ridden and headed before last, rallied to dispute lead inside final furlong, kept on well, joined at line
always towards rear, mistake 2 out, never a factor
held up in rear, moderate 9th 2 out, soon pushed along, moderate 6th at last, no extra
rear of mid-division, moderate 6th 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake and dropped to 3rd 4 out, ridden from 2 out, 4th before last, kept on without threatening to go 3rd inside final furlong
Point-to-point and bumper winner Uncle Danny made a bright start over hurdles at Naas but then took a fierce hold when tackling a longer trip on this track and was soon beaten - he can do better. GLADIATOR KING, one of four Tony Martin entries, was making his debut over hurdles when a close third behind stablemate Blair Perrone over this course and distance and wasn't given a hard time. He'll know more here and can gain his first success. Call Me Pj wasn't far behind and can go well though it's Utmost Zeal, who led for a long way at Tramore on New Year's Day but was fading when falling at the last, who looks the main threat.
Captain Hox (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, no impression from 5f out, no extra from before straight, 12th of 18, well behind Badgerfort (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f NH flat in Apr.
Gladiator King (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, progress in 6th 2 out, travelled well into close 4th before last, 3rd and ridden last, no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Blair Perrone (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Uncle Danny (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Soon chased leaders, slightly slow 2nd, 6th early, closer in 3rd at 6th, 4th and pushed along into straight, dropped to 5th and no extra from before last, 5th of 9, 35l behind Rock On The Moor (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn hdl in Dec.
Aza Run (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 6th after 4th, mistake 4 out, still 6th 3 out, 5th approaching straight, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 15, 15l behind My Hometown (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Celtic Nobility (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 6th after 5th, not fluent 6th, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Arbre De Vie (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Kilclispeen (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Soon disputed, headed after 3f, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 5f out, no extra 3f out, 8th of 14, 43l behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f NH flat hvy in Dec.
Kinnitty Castle (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 27l behind Alvisio Ville (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Powersbomb (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Always behind, pushed along 4th, no impression from 3 out, slightly hampered at last, 14th of 19, 42l behind Modem (11-7) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Prince Of Scars (IRE) 6-4 (11-9) Ww, cl 5th & not qckn 3out, ko bhnd, 5th of 7, 13l behind Birch Hill (11-9) at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp gf in Apr.
Staten Island (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Clover Pearl.
Utmost Zeal (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Led, ran freely, 10 lengths clear at 3rd, slightly ran off bend before 4th, 15 lengths clear 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, reduced advantage before 2 out, led narrowly 2 out, headed before last where fell, in a race won by Avant Tout (11-10) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl sft, 12 ran.
Voices Of Spring (IRE) 5-4 (11-9) Rr, 6l 5th 1/2way, left 3rd 4out, 2nd 3out, jnd ldr 2out, not match wnr appr last, kow to line, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Crosshue Boy (11-9) at Tattersalls Farm 3m ire ptp in Oct.
Dalmatia (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon rallied, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Censorius (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov (flat).
Call Me Pj (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up in rear early, progress into mid-division in 6th at 4th, ridden in 5th entering straight, under pressure before last, kept on same pace in 4th run-in, 4th of 9, 6l behind Blair Perrone (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Vodka Society (IRE) Moscow Society gelding out of Miss Chancey.
