mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders on inner, close 4th 3 out, disputed lead next, ridden and headed entering straight, dropped to 4th at last, no extra
prominent, pushed along early, ridden in 6th before 3 out, dropped to 8th before last, no impression
mid-division, ridden 2 out, 10th at last, no impression
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, improved to lead travelling well entering straight, ridden at last, strongly pressed close home, headed at line
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3 out, 8th next, weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden next, weakened
rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, pushed along in 7th on outer 2 out, ridden and went 3rd when slight mistake at last, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead at line
led, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th at last, no extra
mid-division, pulled up quickly after 3rd
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, disputed lead next, ridden and headed entering straight, 2nd and no impression on leader at last, kept on one pace in 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th after 3 out, moderate 7th before last, no extra
off pace in rear, went moderate 13th and ridden 3 out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, progress into 12th 3 out, ridden in 10th next, weakened
mid-division, 11th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden and went 6th at last, kept on without threatening
towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, no impression
Justicialism initiated a double when scoring over the track and trip in January but has been in poor form since returning from a break. Halsafari doesn't win often but had Harvey's Quay and The Truant close behind when runner-up at Cork. All three can be given chances here with preference just for Harvey's Quay, who was returning from a long break. COOLNACRITTA was in excellent form last year winning three of five starts and finishing second in the other two. The fact that he won first time out suggests another absence won't be a concern and he can defy a 10lb rise. Pats Choice was well supported for a much better race than this at Down Royal but wasn't right when beaten a long way.
Cafe Con Leche (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, 20th of 23, dist behind Dollys Destination (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Harvey's Quay (IRE) 7-1 (11-13) Close up, 3rd before 4th, switched right and ridden before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Walnut Beach (11-13) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Pats Choice (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Nibiru (10-1) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Strange Notions (IRE) 22-1 (11-10) Held up in touch in last, ridden after 3 out, no impression, never a factor, 5th of 7, 29 1/4l behind Two Shoe Tom (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in May.
Halsafari (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Tracked clear leader, left 2nd at 2nd, dropped to 3rd before 2 out, weakened in 4th before last, 4th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Riaan (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Justicialism (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, disputed entering straight, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra before next, weakened, 6th of 11, dist behind Nibiru (10-1) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Forrard Away (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear, 10th before 4th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, soon detached, never a factor, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Walnut Beach (11-13) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Pike County (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Aqwaam (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Pythion (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Chased leader, led after 1st, soon clear, reduced advantage approaching straight, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Clifton Warrior (11-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Coolnacritta (IRE) 11-10fav (12-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Downthecellar (11-6) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Look Dont Touch (IRE) 40-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, 2nd when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Future Proof (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no threat from next, kept on one pace, 13th of 23, 16 1/4l behind Dollys Destination (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
The Truant (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th before 4th, headway after 3 out, progress to 5th before last where not fluent, no impression run-in, 5th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Walnut Beach (11-13) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Ricky Langford (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden and no extra next, weakened and pulled up before last, at Thurles 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Serpolette (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, ridden in moderate 8th 2 out, weakened, 12th of 19, 37 1/2l behind Jungle Prose (11-9) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Grand Cru Chatho (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Led, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 16, 25 1/2l behind Trishknowsbest (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Oct.
The Connector (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached after 3 out, no extra, 13th of 15, dist behind Clody Valley (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Pidoyne (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra, 10th of 16, 36 1/4l behind Kiki Badger (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Oct.
