tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 4th and under pressure after 8th, weakened after 3 out
towards rear, 9th after 6th, good headway after 3 out, no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace
in rear, niggled along in 10th after 6th, no impression after 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
led, 4 lengths clear at 4th where not fluent, reduced advantage 3 out, under pressure and headed approaching straight, soon weakened
mid-division, progress to 4th after 6th, improved to 2nd at 8th, travelled well to lead approaching straight, asserted before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, all out
mid-division, 6th after 6th, headway 4 out, no impression in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leader, 7th after 6th, pushed along before 8th, no impression after 3 out, no extra before 2 out
rear of mid-division, progress at 5th, 5th after 6th, headway to 3rd after 8th, closed approaching straight, no impression on leader before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on strongly run-in, held
towards rear, 8th after 6th, no impression after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
rear, mistake at 5th, 11th after 6th, detached and under pressure at 8th, pulled up before 4 out
in touch, 3rd after 6th, lost place at 7th, no impression, some late headway to moderate 5th, no threat
The Ballyboys gained his only victory to date in this race a year ago and though running poorly recently he's only 3lb higher so it wouldn't be a shock to see him go well again. Zipporah is heading towards the veteran stage for a hurdler and hasn't run since tackling fences in April but she's very much at home on heavy ground so has to be respected. Sunset Sadie will also love the conditions though she's yet to prove she stays this far but CRACK ON CORRIE beat a huge field over the trip at Galway before another very good effort over shorter at Fairyhouse. She can get back to winning ways though Silver Planeur looks a threat after her victory in very testing conditions at Listowel in September.
Zipporah (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Towards rear, jumped slowly and lost ground at 2nd and 4th, mistake 8th, pushed along and no impression from 3 out, 8th of 12, 31 1/4l behind Isabella Liberty (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Thereisnodoubt (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, no extra, 9th of 23, 30 1/2l behind Shady Operator (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Sunset Sadie (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) In rear, pushed along at stages, never a factor, 13th of 15, dist behind Tintown Robin (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Rudy Catrail (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, slight mistakes 10th and 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 35 3/4l behind Ken's Well (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra next, weakened, 12th of 20, dist behind Alaliya (11-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Lagenod (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, towards rear next and no impression, kept on one pace from before last, 9th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Oakfield Rose (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Crack On Corrie (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, lead briefly before last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Golden Jewel (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Silver Planeur (FR) 13-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no extra from last, 4th run-in and kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Gold Smoke (10-12) at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep.
Royal Roslea 13-2 (8-11) Held up, soon in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 27 1/4l behind Alcander (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Flemish Maid (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up, soon towards rear, slight mistake 8th, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, soon one pace, 12th of 18, 36 1/4l behind The Church Gate (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
My Forever Friend (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Soon led, joined before 4 out, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon weakened and completely tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Top Chief (10-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
