tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 5th 3 out, no impression when mistake next, weakened
rear of mid-division, moderate 9th 3 out, some modest late progress, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 11th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, 8th 3 out, closer in 5th and slight mistake next, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
made virtually all, pushed along before last, ridden and joined briefly at last, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
always behind, mistake 5th, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd and pushed along 3 out, ridden in 4th next, no impression
mid-division, moderate 10th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, closer in 2nd 3 out, ridden to dispute lead briefly at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
tracked leaders,6 th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
towards rear, closer in moderate 12th 3 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, short of room and checked after 4 out, soon switched to outer, 6th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
reluctant to race and very slowly away, trailing in last, reminder 1st, attempted to refuse when slipped up approaching 6th
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, went 3rd 2 out, pushed along before last, ridden in 3rd and not fluent at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always behind, mistake 7th, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 13th 3 out, no impression
always behind, never a factor
A big field of maidens and plenty with chances. Gordon Elliott has three entries with the four-year-old LETHAL STEPS possibly the best of them after a fine run behind the smart Konitho at Naas. The winner's yard has Fairyhouse bumper winner Castle Oliver entered and he has experience over hurdles having finished third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Commander Of Fleet here. Take Revenge looks certain to win soon after a fine effort behind Tornado Flyer here in December while Discordantly has produced two fine efforts in huge fields behind potentially smart winners while Thurles bumper winner Young Ted is another to have gone well in big-fields maidens. Lighthouse Warrior won a bumper here but needs to step-up on his hurdles form despite finishing runner-up three times.
Acronym (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place before 2 out, weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Castlebawn West (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Dalton Highway (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Raced in 13th early, headway from before 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before next, 6th of 19, 20 1/4l behind Authorizo (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Dos Gardenias (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Raced in 9th early, 7th before straight, soon no extra, 6th of 22, dist behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Lighthouse Warrier (IRE) 7-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, 5th before 6th, 4th and no impression before straight, 2nd run-in and kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 15, 10l behind Dallas Des Pictons (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Jan.
Shanes Hill Glen (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, weakened from next, 13th of 14, dist behind Getaway John (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn gd in Jan.
Take Revenge (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed before last, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Tornado Flyer (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Dec.
Askthekerryheadman (IRE) Ask gelding out of Groovy.
Castle Oliver (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, close 5th on outer halfway, close 5th when checked between horses and lost position entering straight, ridden on outer in 4th on outer 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead last strides, won at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Jan beating Chef Afef (12-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Dark Decade (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division on outer, 8th and pushed along when slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 29, 30 1/2l behind Moratorium (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Discordantly (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd entering straight, slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 29, 2 1/2l behind Moratorium (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Thegoaheadman (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th before 5th, 6th from 9th, soon no impression, one pace, 6th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Dallas Des Pictons (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Jan.
Unexpected Depth (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Mid-division, some headway into 7th before 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 22, 27 1/2l behind Fakir D'Oudairies (10-8) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Young Ted (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, 3rd at last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Embrun Mitja (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Elaines Dirha (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Bootlegger (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn gd in Feb.
Sophie's Best (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 19th of 29, dist behind Moratorium (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Lethal Steps 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 6th 3 out, pushed along in 4th before last, disputed 3rd at last, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 24, 5l behind Konitho (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Seizieme 100-1 (11-0) Waited with, slightly impeded 1st, soon towards rear, some headway from before 2 out, no extra from before last, 21st of 28, dist behind Sir Erec (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Wink Wink (IRE) Galileo filly out of Castlecrossings.
Shantou Warrior (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace in remote 5th final furlong, 5th of 9, dist behind Column Of Fire (11-11) at Navan 2m gd in Nov.
Ask Your Mother (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 3rd and lost place next, under pressure halfway, no impression from 4 out, last of 9, dist behind Put The Kettle On (11-4) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Glamorgan Duke (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, led from 2nd, ridden and headed bypassing 2 out, dropped to 3rd after last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 24, 4l behind Dream Conti (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Our Big Red (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division on inner, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 16th of 29, dist behind Moratorium (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
An Marcach (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Always behind, slightly hampered at 3rd, under pressure 5th, never a factor, 18th of 24, dist behind Dream Conti (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Lilly Banner (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, no impression after 2 out, mistake last, no extra, 8th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Kingston Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Mixed Virtue (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) In rear, not fluent and unseated rider 1st, at Limerick 2m 6f mdn sft in Dec.
