held up in rear, progress after halfway and went 5th approaching straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression on easy winner in 2nd before last, kept on one pace
mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, 6th 2 out, soon no impression on easy winner and moderate 5th last, no extra
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
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, mistake 3 out, weakened, eased, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and weakened 3 out, eased, completely tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders in rear after 5th, pushed along in 12th 2 out, kept on one pace
led, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along and mistake 3 out, soon headed, ridden and no impression on easy winner from next, under pressure and no extra before last
tracked leader on outer, 2nd halfway, 4th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on easy winner, dropped to 7th at last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and dropped to 10th 2 out, no extra
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
rear of mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 10th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no extra before 2 out
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead after 3 out, drew clear after 2 out and stayed on well run-in, easily
Ruby Walsh has ridden Aminabad for both victories over hurdles but Willie Mullins puts up a 7lb claimer here and Walsh is on board The Crafty Butcher for Mick Hourigan. His mount ran a bit better last time though doesn't look to have an obvious chance in a tough contest in which one of the likely market leaders, All You Need, has been raised a massive 12lb for landing a moderate Naas handicap. Harvey Logan was well beaten when fancied for this a year ago though bounced back to form at Fairyhouse last month while Bentelimar has a touch of quality and made a very promising comeback at Punchestown. ROSSVOS is 3lb out of the handicap but that should be no problem for Ted Walsh' charge, who scored from a 15lb higher mark over fences at Punchestown last month. Back over timber he's taken to make his low weight count in what should be a gruelling contest.
Bentelimar (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Soon prominent in 2nd, almost on terms 2 out where pecked, soon ridden, short of room and hampered at last, checked briefly,kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Colla Pier (9-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Aminabad (FR) 15-8 (11-12) Led, soon 3 lengths clear, reduced advantage halfway, reminder after 4th, pressed 3 out, joined at last where mistake and pecked, soon headed run-in, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 4, 3 1/4l behind Modem (11-8) at Listowel 2m sft in Sep.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace from last, 5th of 22, 10l behind Sort It Out (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in May.
Princely Conn (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd 3 out, pushed along and dropped to moderate 6th 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Identity Thief (11-2) at Down Royal 2m (1) Yielding in Oct.
Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Held up, not fluent 1st, soon tracked leaders, no impression in 4th approaching straight, soon no extra, 4th of 6, 23 1/2l behind Whiteout (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 2f lst (1) sft in Nov.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, closer in 5th 3 out, pushed along next and ridden to go 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Mount Colah (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f sft in Nov.
Misty Lady (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, clear with 3rd horse from before 4th, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, no extra run-in, 6th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Prince Of Scars (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
All You Need (FR) 5-2fav (11-11) Close up, led after 2nd, pressed and slight mistake 2 out, under pressure between last 2, asserted last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Nov beating Fighting Days (9-13) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Glenquest (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, weakened 14th, 7th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Presenting Junior (10-6) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Russian Bill (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 4 out, challenged entering straight, ridden 3 out, stayed on to lead before last, disputed run-in, narrowly headed closing stages, kept on again close home and just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Prince Of Scars (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Harvey Logan (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 7th before 3 out, progress to challenge 2 out, ridden to dispute before last, 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on run-in, 2nd and pressed winner close home, 2nd of 22, hd behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Mine Now (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 15th halfway, some progress approaching 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 14l behind The Job Is Right (11-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Go Paddy Go (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up, slight mistake 3 out, 8th before straight, under pressure from 2 out to chase leaders, one pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 6 1/2l behind All You Need (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Rossvoss 14-1 (11-4) Held up, not fluent 13th, soon closer order, 5th before straight, improved to challenge from between last 2, led approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov beating Dromnea (11-10) by 2l, 9 ran.
Lindenhurst (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Prominent, dropped to mid-division and pushed along after 5th, badly hampered approaching 3 out, no impression after, no extra, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Fethard Player (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Keppols Queen (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Led briefly early, close up, pushed along in 4th before straight, kept on same pace from before last,, 4th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Blue Hell (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
