moderate 3rd, took closer order 4th, led from 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, eased from last, tailed off
moderate 4th early, 6th halfway, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
behind, no impression from before 3 out
moderate 2nd, slight mistake 4th, closer 3rd 4 out, 4th and ridden 3 out, one pace
behind, moderate 8th 3 out, headway approaching straight, moderate 3rd 2 out, no impression from last, kept on
tracked leaders in 4th, improved into close 2nd after 5 out, led after 3 out, strongly pressed when pecked 2 out, headed last, soon no extra
led and soon clear, reduced advantage 4th, headed 5th, 5th under pressure after 4 out, one pace from next
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd after 4 out, 2nd and challenged 2 out, led last, kept on well
held up in moderate 7th, 6th and effort 3 out, soon no extra
All of these riders are inexperienced over jumps but Ciara Fahey rode her first winner a couple of weeks back and will ensure De Bartishell gets a good ride. Good Time Bob and Mantell have the form to win this but are returning from very long breaks and may need the run while Nipper John has had 20 starts over timber and has yet to lose his maiden tag. TONY'S TREASURE is hardly a star and hasn't reached the first three in eight starts over timber but ran well enough behind Charger at Cork last time and may just be good enough to snatch this modest event with Young Milly another possible threat.
De Bartishell (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 10th of 13, 27l behind Ferris Bueller (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Tony's Treasure (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led, strongly pressed entering straight, headed under pressure before 2 out and soon dropped to 4th, no extra from before last, 4th of 17, 8l behind Charger (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in Oct.
Good Time Bob (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 18, well behind Wedontknow (10-8) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 0-102 sft in May '09.
Young Milly (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 9th of 14, 50l behind Cool Quest (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs in Oct.
Celtic Carol (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden in 9th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 29l behind Mountain Heather (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct.
Brave Heart (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Disputed early, led before 3rd, mistake 4 out and headed, ridden and weakened next, 17th of 19, well behind Ella Watson (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 in Oct.
Nipper John (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Led and disputed, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 13th of 22, 26l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Mantell (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, 44l behind Born High (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Aug '09.
Academy Gigsnreels (USA) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 44l behind Lead Kindly Light (11-3) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Qudraat (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always behind, weakened from 4 out, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Vinnie (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Sep.
