towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in 16th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leader, 4th halfway, slight mistake 8th, pushed along entering straight, no impression in 6th and mistake last, no extra
mid-division, 13th halfway, progress after 2 out and ridden in 5th approaching last, soon no impression, kept on one pace
led, 2 lengths lead halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, weakened
chased leader, 7th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching 2 out, behind and pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along towards rear after 3 out, no extra, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, pulled up before next
chased leader, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden after 2 out and 10th entering straight, no extra approaching last
chased leader, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 11th entering straight, no extra
towards rear on outer, never a factor, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 17th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th before 2 out and went 2nd entering straight, under pressure and kept on one pace run-in, no impression on winner
mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 14th entering straight, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along before 4 out and detached after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 13th entering straight, no extra and pulled up before last
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, 8th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, 12th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead entering straight, under pressure and kept on well run-in
mid-division on outer, 11th halfway, pushed along and progress into 5th entering straight, went 3rd approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th entering straight, no extra approaching last
rear of mid-division on outer, slight mistake 2 out and 12th entering straight, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
Leave At Dawn looked a strong stayer when beating what looked a decent field over 2m5f at Cheltenham and, with the longer trip certain to suit, he should be in the mix. Barry Geraghty has chosen him over the promising Roll It Out, who will have Jack Kennedy's claim to aid his cause. The latter had Childrens List behind when placed at Navan and Ruby Walsh's mount is by no means certain to see off his stable companion Valyssa Monterg, who chased home the useful Whiteout at Punchestown. Grecian Tiger is making his handicap debut over timber after comfortably landing a novices' event at Fairyhouse while the very smart chaser Lyreen Legend can race off a 13lb lower mark back over hurdles. SHARIYAN won at this fixture in 2012 and followed up over slightly further on the track from 10lb higher. He had a very long absence before returning last month and showed he had lost none of his ability when staying on over 2m6f at Punchestown - he gets the nod in a very tough race for punters.
Lyreen Legend (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up in 5th, left poor 4th and impeded 9th, mistake 4 out, soon no impression, not fluent last, kept on into 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 6, 14 3/4l behind Sir Des Champs (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f lst (1) sft in Nov.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, jumped right 4 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out and soon no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 23 1/2l behind Rossvoss (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Leave At Dawn (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway after 2 out, led last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov beating Fort Worth (11-4) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Buster Dan Dan (IRE) 2-1fav (9-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no impression under 2f out and 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Neatly Put (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Art Of Logistics (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Held up in mid-division, mistake 11th (foinavon), struggling in 9th when mistake and unseated rider next (canal turn), at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Valyssa Monterg (FR) 7-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, 5th after 5th, slight mistake 6th, good progress from 3 out, soon close up, pushed along to challenge into straight, soon on terms, headed approaching last, one pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Whiteout (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 2f lst (1) sft in Nov.
Erlkonig (GER) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching last, never on terms and no impression flat, 5th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Leave At Dawn (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Mall Dini (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to lead entering straight, ridden to assert after 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Thurles 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Haymount (11-12) by 16l, 10 ran.
Roll It Out (IRE) 7-2fav (10-8) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th and slight mistake 3 out, ridden next, stayed on into 2nd last, disputed run-in, narrowly headed closing stages, kept on again close home, just held, 3rd of 14, shd behind Prince Of Scars (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Grecian Tiger (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Led and clear, reduced lead before 6th, slight mistake 4 out, joined from before 3 out, under pressure approaching straight, led again after 2 out, joined from before last, stayed on best to assert run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Yielding in Nov beating Akito (11-10) by 4 1/4l, 5 ran.
Thekingofconnemara (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear, mistake 3rd and pushed along briefly, never a factor,, 13th of 18, dist behind Bonny Kate (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Russian Bill (IRE) 10-3fav (10-8) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden in 8th 2 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in to go 4th close home, 4th of 14, 24l behind Rossvoss (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
No Secrets (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, slightly hampered 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 6th before last, 6th of 9, 29 3/4l behind Bless The Wings (11-9) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ongenstown Lad (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, mistake 5th, some headway after 2 out, never in contention, well held last, 11th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Rons Dream (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp lst (1) gs in Nov.
Shariyan (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Raced 8th, 10th at 7th, driven into 7th after 2 out, progress to 5th at last, kept on well to 4th, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Steel Wave (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd and 6th, slightly impeded 7th and pushed along, no danger and fell 4 out, at Navan 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
The Westener Boy (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 6 3/4l behind Seabass (11-3) at Thurles 2m 6f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Forever Gold (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on into close 4th 2 out, challenged before last, 3rd last, kept on into 2nd run-in and pressed winner closing stages, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Bless The Wings (11-9) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Woodford Island (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Mid-division on inside, headway after 3 out, went 3rd before nxt, ridden disputing 2 lengths 2nd when mistake last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Masterplan (11-3) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Malt Gem (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, drew clear 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp hvy in Nov beating Ibetellingyoualie (11-8) by 13l, 13 ran.
Tawseef (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 6th and slight mistake 2 out, no extra, 6th of 8, 26l behind Noble Inn (11-12) at Clonmel 2m hvy in Nov.
Childrens List (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th last, kept on same pace into 4th run-in, no impression on leaders, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Prince Of Scars (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
