mid-division best, never a factor, no extra 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon lost place and no impression
always prominent, still travelling well in 4th from 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
close up, 2nd and mistake 3 out, struggling and lost place from next, beaten when landed a bit awkwardly at last and kept on same pace run-in, lame behind post race
not fluent 1st, keen hold and prominent, 4th approaching 2 out, soon lost place and no impression
soon mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace next
keen hold, soon led, pressed when jumped left and not fluent last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
soon chased leaders, closed into 3rd 2 out, challenged in 2nd and carried a little bit left at last, every chance and kept on well without quite getting to winner run-in
mid-division, moderate 10th 4 out, soon no danger, tailed off
soon chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, 5th 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
mid-division best, no danger 4 out, tailed off
towardsr rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
mistake and unseated rider 1st
mid-division best, never a factor
soon mid-division, 8th approaching 2 out, ridden into 4th at last, kept on same pace run-in
Swampfire won on the Flat for John Oxx and is on a mark of 92 so looks an interesting recruit for Denis Hogan. Solo Whisper was poor on the level but has done better since switching to hurdles and his run behind Authinger at Tramore last month puts him in the frame for this. Defence Of Duress won over 1m2f at Nottingham for Tom Tate as a juvenile and showed some potential last season but JOHANNISBERGER has to be the pick on his fine second to Back To Balloo at Down Royal where he was caught on the run-in. Sizing Italy showed nothing in bumpers but should do better over timber while the former Richard Hannon-trained Startle is one to keep an eye on.
Bramante 20-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, no impression after 3 out, 11th of 14, 34l behind Clondaw Warrior (11-5) at Limerick 2m 5yo mdn hdl.
By The Banks (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never a factor, ridden in rear 6f out and no extra, completely tailed off, 18th of 20, well behind Champagne Agent (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f N H flat gd in Apr.
Defence Of Duress (IRE) 10-3 (8-7) Held up, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 11l behind Gulf of Naples (9-1) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Oct (flat).
Johannisberger (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon strongly pressed, ridden and narrowly headed last, kept on, no extra close home, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Back To Balloo (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd.
Moonlone Lane (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 4th before last, weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Balnaslow (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 5yo mdn hdl.
Obsession (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, 6th of 11, well behind Shadow Catcher (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Sizing Italy (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression in moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 24l behind Thomas Edison (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo nhf sft in Dec.
Sonapour (FR) 40-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd approaching 2 out, weakened entering straight, 22nd of 25, 48l behind Darroun (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Jan.
Startle 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, effort on outside 3f out, soon ridden, some headway when switched left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 16l behind Linnens Star (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul '10 (flat).
Swampfire (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra, last of 5, 5l behind Solo Performer (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec (flat).
Trans City (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened 3 out, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Leroy Parker (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Uneverknowwithjoe (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding out of Winchester Queen.
Solo Whisper (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 16l behind Back To Balloo (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd.
Unique Style (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, 38l behind Back To Balloo (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd.
Alensgrove (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, no threat in straight, tailed off, 12th of 17, well behind Millieann (11-4) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Music On D Waters (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 29l behind Shadow Catcher (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Gunns Island (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 7th 5f out, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 17, 12l behind Lughnasa (11-2) at Cork 2m N H flat in Mar.
Mic Milano (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on inner, close 6th halfway, dropped towards rear when stumbled approaching straight, no extra, 12th of 14, 48l behind Venture Capital (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf sft in Dec.
Teajaybe (USA) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th after 4 out, in touch when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Shamkhal (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gd, 15 ran.