mid-division, pushed along after 2 out and 7th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
led, pressed 3 out, pushed along and 2 lengths clear early straight, headed last, no impression on winner run-in
held up in rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, eased from before last, tailed off
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no extra approaching last
mid-division, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression early straight, went 5th at last, kept on run-in to go 3rd close home
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat after 3 out
tracked leaders on inner, mistake 3rd, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace in straight
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, closer 3 out, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, no extra approaching last, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well after 2 out and headway to lead at last, pushed out and drew clear run-in
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, close up 2 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace in straight, jumped left last
mid-division when pulled up before 2nd (saddled slipped)
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, headway after 3 out and challenged briefly next, ridden and no impression in 3rd when slight mistake last, no extra run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along 2 out and lost place early straight, ridden and no extra approaching last
Low-grade fare but it may be worth taking on Brandy Harbour again after a modest run at Fairyhouse on Saturday as he is clearly a better chaser than hurdler. THE TRUANT was only beaten half-a-length at Limerick three weeks ago and his rider’s claim just about takes care of a 3lb rise so he gets the nod, though Dontdooddson was second off a 10lb higher mark over fences at Thurles last month. The returning Toughari may be best of the rest as Cosa Ban is likely to need this.
Call Me Rocky (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 7th after 3rd, one pace approaching 2 out, 6th of 18, 12 3/4l behind Henn See (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Cosa Ban (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-5) Led, not fluent at 5th, jumped right at 8th, pressed after 3 out, under pressure and headed before 2 out where dropped to 4th, no extra after 2 out, 4th of 8, 11 1/2l behind No Memory (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Toughari (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, kept wide, some headway after 5 out, rear of mid-division when pulled up quickly approaching straight, at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 15, 21 1/4l behind An Epic Song (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Magnor Glory (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Towards rear, no impression after 4 out, some headway when slightly hampered 2 out, pushed along and went moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Mighty Tom (11-7) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Vermilion Cliffs (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, effort straight, one pace from 2f out, 4th of 12, 12l behind Sean Says (11-11) at Curragh 1m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
The Truant (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Towards rear, progress to 7th after 3 out, travelled well into 4th 2 out, improved to 2nd last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Dontdooddson (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, pushed along and challenged approaching last, 2nd and ridden run-in, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Ciankyle (11-10) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp gd in Nov.
Bonnie Kellie (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway travelling well early straight and 3rd 2 out, soon pushed along and 2nd when fell last, at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Five Buttons (IRE) 250-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, slight mistake 3rd, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, dist behind Gatsby Grey (12-0) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Chapel Street (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along halfway and no extra after 4 out, detached next, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 18, dist behind Hasty Brook (12-0) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn hvy in Jan.
Dream Believe (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Rear, slightly detached after 6th, slight mistake 3 out and 2 out, weakened, slight mistake at last, never a factor, last of 9, 35 1/2l behind Arctic Warrior (11-6) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Junior Bee (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) In rear, progress to 11th 3 out, no impression after 2 out, 8th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Big Bee Hive (IRE) 80-1 (11-8) Towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
Keenaghan Lass (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Alw twrds rr, 9th from 5th, 8th aftr 4out, mod 6th & no impr from 2out, pu bef last, at Ballindenisk 3m sft in Dec.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 22-1 (9-12) Disputed lead, led 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, last of 13, dist behind Djasek (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Brandy Harbour 5-4fav (11-5) Led, took keen hold, slight mistakes 5th and 7th, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 15, 32l behind Memory Of Youth (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
