tracked leaders on inner, no impression from 4 out
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, clear briefly at 3rd, bad mistake and headed 3 out, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd next, ridden in 2nd before last, strongly pressed winner after last, kept on to press winner to line
in rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden 4 out, no impression from 3 out, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, improved to lead 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd and pushed along 4 out, closer 2nd next, ridden to lead 2 out, strongly pressed after last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
always behind, ridden at 3rd, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders on outer, 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened from 3 out
mid-division on inner, 9th 4 out, ridden entering straight, moderate 7th when left 6th and hampered 2 out, no impression
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, pushed along at 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always trailing, reminders after start
towards rear on outer, slight mistake 3rd and pushed along briefly, headway into 8th 4 out, pushed along and went moderate 5th 2 out, ridden in 5th at last, kept on without threatening leaders to go 3rd near line, never nearer
tracked leaders, slightly hampered at 1st, dropped to 7th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression in 7th when fell 2 out
Winning point-to-pointer Fairly Legal made a very encouraging debut over timber at Cork a couple of months ago, though he looked as though a longer trip would suit. Clonalig House won a bumper for Richard Fahey at Sedgefield in 2014 and has joined Tony Martin, though has a long absence to overcome on his hurdling debut. Hurricane Darwin showed promise in bumpers and will have needed his run at Fairyhouse in November so he can do better as can Robin Thyme, who was nowhere near his best on his fourth bumper start at Navan in November. HURRY HENRY (NAP), a very easy bumper winner at Cork a year ago, has been highly tried in two starts over hurdles but was well supported to beat Bellshill over hurdles on that track though found him much too good. He won't be coming up against his like on this occasion and will be very difficult to beat.
Aughrim Article (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Mid div, stdy prog to 3rd 2out, clr ld when mstk last, rallied again, just ko, won at Belharbour 3m mdn sft in Feb beating Kilene Brook (11-9) by 2l, 13 ran.
Boston Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up, a little keen, 11th after 4th, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, dist behind The Scourge (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Clonalig House (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) In rear, ran green, headway 3f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, closed on 2nd, no impression on winner, 3rd of 7, 5 1/2l behind Kilronan High (11-2) at Perth 2m (6) gs in Sep.
Fairly Legal (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Mid-division early, slightly hampered 1st and soon chased leaders, 4th after 4th and 3rd after 4 out, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden, no impression from before last where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Okotoks (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Gallic Empire (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Gallecfours.
Great Explorer (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Led and soon clear, ridden and reduced advantage 3f out, headed 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 12 1/4l behind News At Six (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Jun.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 7th 5 out, ridden in moderate 6th 3 out, no impression, 5th of 16, dist behind Up For Review (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Hurry Henry (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Close up and disputed lead, not fluent 4 out, led approaching straight, pressed and joined when slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd from before last, soon left 2nd again, one pace, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Bellshill (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Killare Castle (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Prominent, took keen hold, soon disputed lead, not fluent 2nd and headed, slight mistake 4th, weakened approaching 3 out,, 17th of 20, dist behind Nambour (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders on inner, 9th halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along 2 out and no impression in 10th last, kept on one pace, 10th of 28, 12l behind Anibale Fly (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Robin Thyme (IRE) 9-10fav (12-0) Tracked leaders at slow pace early, soon 2nd, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 30 1/4l behind Beyond The Obvious (12-0) at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Saphir De Somoza (FR) (10-12) 5th of 0, 12 3/4l behind Askabane (0-0) at Bordeaux Le Bouscat 2m 2f gs in Mar.
Waterville Rock (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Led, jumped left 1st, joined 3rd, soon headed, not fluent 5th, no extra from before straight,, 8th of 19, dist behind Tombstone (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Wilde Breeze (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Chased leader, led after 2f, veered right towards railing and unseated rider approaching halfway, at Leopardstown 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Boston Icon (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden straight and no impression in 8th over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 12, 19 3/4l behind Get Out Of Jail (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp hvy in May.
Equal Status (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 11th of 21, dist behind Min (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Highland Rebel (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression in rear, when eased 2f out, last of 9, 18 1/2l behind Kimbay (9-10) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Jetback (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of What Thatyou Say.
Uaintseenothingyet 33-1 (11-9) Soon towards rear, not fluent 2nd, pushed along 4th, kept on same pace from 3 out,, 10th of 20, dist behind Nambour (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Tropical Express (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, pushed along next and soon no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 24l behind Rosie Alice (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
