tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division on inner, 10th 3 out, pushed along in 8th next, no impression
tracked leaders on outer, went 2nd 3 out, led and ridden from next, strongly pressed after last, stayed on well, all out
rear of mid-division, fell 3 out
towards rear, 13th 3 out, soon ridden and kept on without threatening
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, no extra run-in
towards rear on outer, 12th 3 out, ridden in 11th on outer next, 8th at last, headway early run-in, kept on same pace close home
led, ridden and headed after 4 out, weakened
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division, 8th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 11th 3 out, progress into 6th and ridden next, 5th at last, went 2nd after last, stayed on well, just failed
mid-division, headway after 4 out, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, led after 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed 3 out, headed next, weakened
always behind, slight mistake 1st, ridden after 4 out, weakened
Wilcos Mo Chara won here in September before another good run at Cork, though was beaten when falling at the last over 2m4f at Uttoxeter. Thirsty Work was well beaten behind Livelovelaugh at Ballinrobe in May but had won a bumper earlier and looks the type to do well this campaign. BULL RIDE was also behind in that Ballinrobe event but made a successful reappearance in a Wexford maiden where he had plenty left in the tank. He's given the nod though stable companion Orchard Road has much more experience and has been running well enough to get into contention again. The consistent four-year-old Weightfordave was taking on better company at Down Royal and not disgraced and he has more scope than most of these rivals.
Lilshane (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Soon settled behind leaders, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 9th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Ivan Grozny (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jul.
Thirsty Work (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 2 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, no extra before straight, 7th of 15, 34 3/4l behind Livelovelaugh (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn sft in May.
Bull Ride (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, progress to lead approaching 2 out, ridden and edged left run-in, kept on well to assert close home, won at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct beating Billy De Kid (11-4) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Holeinthewall Bar (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leader and close up, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 22l behind New Kid In Town (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Sep.
Fruits Of Glory (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, no impression from before last, 11th of 13, 20 3/4l behind Dalmatia (10-5) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Ceide Fields 7-1 (11-4) A little keen, chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, progress to chase winner into straight, soon slightly impeded and no extra, 5th of 9, 15 3/4l behind The West's Awake (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Caridadi (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th entering straight, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, mistake last, 4th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Magna Cartor (11-5) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Weightfordave (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Wakea (11-2) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Orchard Road (USA) 4-1jfav (11-2) Towards rear, progress to 7th after 4th, improved to 5th 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace run-in, dropped to 6th close home, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Llancillo Lord (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Forty Foot Tom 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th after 4th, pushed along from 8th, no impression 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Peace N' Milan (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, no extra entering straight, last of 7, 19 1/4l behind Presenting Percy (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Concordin (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 2 out, pushed along and 2 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m hvy in Apr beating Lisclogher Lad (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Last Garrison (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, left moderate 4th at last, 4th of 8, 21 1/2l behind Miss Me Now (11-5) at Clonmel 2m Yielding in Nov.
Dawerann (IRE) 18-1 (10-6) Towards rear, no impression from before last, 9th of 17, 19 3/4l behind First To Boogie (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Verona Opera (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, mistake 3rd, effort 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 11, 32 1/2l behind Book At Bedtime (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Fighting Days (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 4th from 3rd, under pressure in 6th before straight, soon no extra and one pace, 8th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Mick The Boyo (10-7) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Seb's Choice (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, soon raced in 8th, pushed along before halfway, under pressure in 4th 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 5 3/4l behind Bainne (9-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Wilcos Mo Chara (IRE) 4-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, ridden 6th, 5th and weakening when fell last, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
