chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th and bad mistake 3 out, soon no extra
prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and lost place approaching 3 out, 7th and no impression when slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 9th before straight, ridden 3 out, no impression in 8th 2 out, 4th last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, progress in 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, slight mistake 5th, weakened straight, eased run-in
mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, 9th 2 out, kept on one pace
soon led and disputed, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 2nd 3 out, no extra before next
always towards rear, no extra before straight
mid-division, no impression before straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
always towards rear, ridden and weakened entering straight, pulled up before last
towards rear for most, weakened straight
mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight
always towards rear, jumped right 4 out, no impression before straight
mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden before straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 4th before straight, ridden in 6th 3 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along in 11th before straight, stayed on into 6th last, kept on run-in to go 3rd, no impression on leaders
mid-division, no impression before straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, under pressure in 4th and no impression 2 out, no extra before last
led and disputed, ridden a few lengths clear 3 out, kept on well from before last
mid-division, ridden into 8th 3 out, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened before straight
towards rear for most, no impression before straight, kept on one pace closing stages
towards rear for most, never a factor, kept on one pace straight
always towards rear, weakened straight
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
A huge field of maiden hurdlers but few with realistic chances. Fort Smith's second to McKinley in a Grade 2 here last month is the stand-out form over hurdles and he'll prove difficult to beat. However, GRECIAN TIGER is taken to improve past him. Dermot Weld's charge is making his debut over hurdles but his bumper form and that in recent top handicaps on the Flat suggest he's ready for this before going on to better things. Wildebeest ran well behind A Sizing Network at Fairyhouse before landing a bumper at Punchestown so the experience should stand him in good stead. Domesday Book looked as though he could do with further when staying on strongly in both starts over longer trips than this.
Ballycahane (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 7th halfway, ridden 5f out and no extra in rear approaching straight, eased, completely tailed off, last of 9, well behind Investmentsuccess (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat in Apr.
Caledon Craic (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up early, closer in 7th at 16th, 5th 6 out, ridden from 4 out, kept on one paced, 4th of 14, 25l behind Zest For Life (11-5) at Punchestown 3m crs cty chs sft in Apr '13.
Conright Boy (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders and took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Fill Your Hands (12-0) at Roscommon 2m NH flat gd in Sep.
Dollar And A Dream (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear when slight mistake 2nd, 8th at 3rd, slight mistake 6th, headway to chase leaders on outer approaching straight, 6th 3 out, soon no extra, not fluent last, 8th of 11, 42l behind Milsean (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Don Vincenzo (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway but no impression from before straight, kept on, 5th of 23, 36l behind Marinero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Fast Decision (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 15th of 23, well behind Marinero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Fort Smith (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Held up, jumped slightly left 1st, not fluent 2nd, last after 4th, 6th approaching straight, no impression when slightly impeded 2 out, one pace, 5th of 7, 24l behind Free Expression (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Nov.
Grecian Tiger (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, 6th 2f out, came wide into straight, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Merrion Row (11-7) at Galway 2m NH flat in Aug '13.
Maighnealta (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 24l behind Tell Us More (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Master Ruffit (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, no extra from before 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 23, well behind Marinero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Mr Perrie (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no danger approaching 4 out, one pace, 18th of 24, well behind Killer Crow (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Owen Mc (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, soon 6th, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 6th of 22, 25l behind Sub Lieutenant (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Presenting Julio (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Led, joined from before straight, headed and no extra from over 2f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 18, 24l behind Celtic Fashion (11-11) at Cork 2m NH flat gd in Aug '13.
Professor Egan (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, well behind Turcagua (11-11) at Navan 2m NH flat.
Royal Sea Breeze (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Tracked clear leader, close up 5th, led before next, headed 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before next, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Jacks Last Hope (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f 4yo nov stks (4) sft in Nov.
Ssuferin Ssocotage (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 14th of 18, well behind Golantilla (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Sunchyme (IRE) 11-4 (12-2) Mid div, 8th aftr a mile & 7th gng well 5out, smooth prog aftr 5out, ld bef 3out, 2l adv aftr 2out, so best, won at Killeagh 3m ire ptp gs in Jan beating Raydini (12-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
Vicangelome (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, niggled along 4 out, kept on without threatening from next, 10th of 18, well behind Tell Us More (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Way Wild West (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress into 7th after 4 out, ridden in 6th next, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd close home, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Golantilla (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Wildebeest (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, under pressure before straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong,, won at Punchestown 2m NH flat sft in Nov beating Master Of Verse (12-0) by 4l, 8 ran.
Best Of Three 50-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 7th at 5th, moderate 6th approaching straight and no impression, one pace,, 5th of 11, 40l behind Alpha Des Obeaux (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Disputed (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closer in 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 8th of 18, well behind Max Dynamite (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Domesday Book (USA) 9-2 (11-1) Soon disputed lead, slightly slow 2nd, pushed along 3 out, gained narrow lead next, headed run-in, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Aminabad (11-9) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Tongie (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, some late headway straight, 9th of 17, well behind Jimmy Two Times (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f amat mdn hdle sft.
Two Cool Shabra (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, soon 3rd, lost place approaching straight, soon towards rear, no extra 3 out, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Milsean (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Arise And Go Now (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders in 7th, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace from under 3f out, 8th of 15, 28l behind Lyrical Theatre (11-9) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) sft in Nov.
Fade In (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th 5 out, mistake next, ridden and no impression 3 out, 8th of 12, 34l behind Killultagh Vic (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Velvet Rose (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression from 5f out, 9th of 17, well behind The Job Is Right (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f NH flat sft in May '13.
Westcountysbrigid (IRE) Marienbard filly out of Elfkirk.
Hairy O'malley (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, soon towards rear, no danger approaching straight, kept on, 11th of 23, well behind Marinero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
