led, strongly pressed approaching 3 out where headed, driven along in 4th before next, no extra
chased leaders on outer, 8th halfway, moderate 7th and no impression after 2 out
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway after halfway, kept on in straight without threatening
mid-division, never a factor, hampered and unseated rider last
mid-division, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace
always prominent, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 3 out, strongly pressed from next, briefly headed approaching last, led again early run-in and kept on best under pressure
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, smooth headway to challenge 3 out, led briefly travelling well before last, headed early run-in and no extra under pressure
chased leaders, 10th halfway, no extra approaching straight
mid-division, never a factor, fell last
mid-division best
towards rear, some headway before straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge approaching 2 out, disputed before last, headed and no impression early run-in, kept on same pace
mid-division, no threat from 3 out
never better than mid-division
mid-division, good headway into 6th approaching straight, ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
A much stronger maiden than the previous two with plenty of good form on offer. Ballyburke wasn't beaten far in a Grade 2 here in November but that was over 2m4f and that looks his trip. Gift Of Dgab, who finished just in front in that event, has been outpaced on the run-in on his two latest starts but is an obvious threat to all as is He's Our Man, though he's another who may prefer a long trip. POPCORN, who beat recent easy winner Jammia in a Clonmel bumper in December, made a promising start over timber when just run out of it by Tofino Bay at Punchestown. Both look capable of going on to better things and Willie Mullins' charge can take this. Dessie Hughes, who trains Tofino Bay, has another promising type in Sugar Bullet, who ran well enough behind Belle Brooke at Thurles to make her presence felt here.
Around A Pound (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Prominent, led after 3 out, joined before straight, headed and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression, 3rd of 18, 11l behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo).
Ballyburke (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Always prominent, tracked leaders, disputed lead before halfway, led 4 out, headed entering straight, soon ridden and no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 20, 12l behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Benbo Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, well behind Sweeney Tunes (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy.
Benefit Evening (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Ld from 3rd, mstk 10th, hdd bef 4out, wknd in 5th bef 3out, sn bhd, 7th of 17, 43l behind On The Fringe (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp sft in Mar.
Bennative (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, jumped left 4th, 7th halfway, headway in 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 23l behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Billybuster (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 19th of 22, well behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Camp Hope (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace, 10th of 22, 16l behind Noel Browne (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Day Dream Boy (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 9th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Drumbledore (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, 5th and ridden 3 out, no extra from next, 5th of 6, 38l behind Fiveforthree (11-3) at Punchestown 2m hdl hvy.
Fourth Class (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Tusa Eire (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Gift Of Dgab (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead before last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 21, 2 1/2l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
He's Our Man (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, headway into 3rd approaching straight, led and wandered about before 2 out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, no impression under pressure, 3rd of 28, 7l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Larkin (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Lavish Blue (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 6th before 2 out, ridden and no impression, eased from last, 9th of 17, well behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Lusmtoto (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 13th of 22, well behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Market Jitters (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, 17th of 18, well behind Aughwilliam Lady (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Moymore Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, 3rd to 3 out, weakened quickly approaching next, 12th of 15, well behind Shot From The Hip (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Paddy The Amateur (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 9th halfway, some headway into 7th 3 out, no impression leaders, kept on one pace, 7th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Popcorn (FR) 15-8 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, smooth headway to lead after 2 out, strongly pressed and joined before last, headed under pressure early run-in, kept on and short of room close home, 2nd of 22, nk behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Rhum And Coke (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 6th of 15, 18l behind Dark Prospect (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Spiker The Biker (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 10th of 18, well behind Sweeney Tunes (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy.
Whitehall (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Camden Beg.
Gers Benefit (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, 10th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Pullupursocks (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, weakened next, 16th of 22, 39l behind Noel Browne (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, soon 2nd and no impression on winner by-passing last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Belle Brook (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Bouliglass Boy (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, well behind Rebel Fitz (12-0) at Listowel 2m 5yo nhf in Sep.
Drum Bustible (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 9th 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 17, well behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Narrandera (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Led, headed before halfway, driven along and weakened over 5f out, trailing when eased entering straight, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Jim Will Fix It (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m nat hunt flat Grade 2 hvy in Dec.
