soon mid-division, not fluent 4th, no extra approaching 2 out
chased leaders, no extra approaching 2 out
prominent, a little keen, led before 4th, slight mistake 5th, headed from 3 out, led again from next, asserted from before last, pushed out and stayed on well run-in
held up, slight mistake 2nd, never a factor
soon mid-division, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, never a factor, impeded before straight
tracked leaders, disputed 4th approaching 2 out where mistake, one pace approaching last
soon chased leaders, moderate 8th approaching 2 out, one pace
soon led, headed before 4th where not fluent, led again from 3 out, headed next where slight mistake, no extra and one pace approaching last
chased leaders early, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, moderate 7th approaching 2 out where not fluent, soon no extra
tracked leaders, jumped right 5th, slight mistake next, soon weakened
held up, no danger approaching 2 out
soon towards rear, some slight mistakes, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
soon towards rear, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, no danger approaching 2 out
prominent, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon challenged, no impression and one pace from before last
tracked leaders, disputed 4th approaching 2 out, chased winner from before last, soon one pace
held up, soon towards rear, never a factor
soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, soon towards rear, never a factor
held up, soon towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, moderate 6th approaching 2 out where not fluent, no impression when not fluent last, one pace
Bunk Off Early scored over a mile at Cork when trained by Andy Oliver and has a mark of 82 on the Flat. He's joined Willie Mullins and is certain to attract support. Joseph O'Brien has two entries and though Imperial Way has run well in a couple of bumpers it's OUTSPOKEN who looks the one to beat. A dual winner on the level and placed in the Melrose at York, he made a very encouraging start over timber behind the long odds-on Allblak Des Places at Fairyhouse just over a year ago and he should be ready for this. No Brainer wasn't beaten far on his introduction at Gowran then appeared to find testing ground against him at Cork so he should do better as should Creeping Ivy, who had been in very good form on the Flat before weakening in the latter stages on her hurdling debut at Thurles. Jelan has some smart bumper form and her allowances can enable her to make her presence felt.
A Nice Touch (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Victoria Theatre.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, checked early, 10th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 20th of 23, 25 1/2l behind Carraigin Aonair (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Bunk Off Early (IRE) 6-5fav (9-11) Soon led, pushed along and pressed from over 2f out, appeared to gain upper hand from 1f out, no extra closing stages and headed near line, 2nd of 6, nk behind Jacobs Well (9-1) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Changing Fast (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Melissa's Pet.
Floramar (IRE) Ask gelding out of Flora May.
Fridaynightlights (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden in 10th and no impression after 3 out, moderate 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Cadeau Du Bresil (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Geneva Barracks (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up, 12th early, improved into 5th on outer before straight, no impression from 2f out in 3rd, edged right inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Come To Me (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Highland Fling (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 12th 3 out, pushed along and some progress next, kept on one paced, 6th of 28, 25 1/4l behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Imperial Way (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, headed under 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Getabird (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Kilfenora (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, 18th before 5th, slight mistake 8th, kept on same pace without threatening from 3 out, 9th of 20, dist behind Turcagua (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
King Of Country 4-11fav (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Freedom Rock (8-11) at Carlisle 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Letter Focus (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place 4f out, ridden and no extra over 3f out, last of 15, 25 1/4l behind Caridadi (9-0) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Loupgarou (FR) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leader, led 2nd, slight mistake and pressed 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, left 2nd, soon no extra and dropped to 4th, 4th of 18, 16 1/4l behind Riven Light (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Lyreen Lad (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, no impression from 3 out, 16th of 28, dist behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Mezajy (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Great Hall (9-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Nebulla 20-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 19th halfway, no extra and eased under 2f out, 21st of 22, 34 1/4l behind Sruthan (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
No Brainer (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, on terms 3 out, soon headed and pushed along, 4th and hit 2 out, soon no impression, slight mistake last, one pace, 4th of 24, 15 1/2l behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Outspoken (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd entering straight, ridden 2 out, stayed on to dispute approaching last, slight mistake last and pecked badly, no extra in 2nd run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Allblak Des Places (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Royal Chorus Fair Mix gelding out of Chant De L'aube.
Seaweed (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on one paced, 14th of 28, dist behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Westland Row (IRE) 13-8fav (11-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 4th 3f out, weakened, 6th of 8, 23 3/4l behind Ask Susan (11-4) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up and ran freely early, mid-division halfway, progress into 7th before straight, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 18, 28 1/2l behind Riven Light (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Havasupai (IRE) Brian Boru filly out of Fruitful Venture.
Jelan (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th from under 2f out, 4th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Three Swallowsnick (11-6) at Navan 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Nov.
