chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd after 3 out, disputed 2 out, ridden before last, upsides and under pressure when fell last
mid-division, ridden into 9th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged 3 out, improved to dispute 2 out, travelled best when slight mistake and left in lead last, not extended
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace straight
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra after 3 out
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before straight
led, headed 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra from 2 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression before straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, 4th and slight mistake 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, left 4th and kept on same pace into 3rd run-in, just held for 2nd close home
chased leader, led 2nd, slight mistake and pressed 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, left 2nd, soon no extra and dropped to 4th
mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out
held up towards rear, progress into 11th entering straight, ridden into moderate 6th before last, left 5th, kept on one pace
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, bad mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression 2 out, soon no extra
held up and ran freely early, mid-division halfway, progress into 7th before straight, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 6th 2 out, moderate 4th before last, left 3rd, kept on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, just held 2nd close home
With his stable in unstoppable form, Hardline will attract plenty of interest on his hurdling debut as he's already been successful between the flags and in a bumper on this track a month ago. He should do well over timber as should RIVEN LIGHT, a dual winner in minor company on the Flat in France and now with Willie Mullins. The latter gets the nod in a race where there's very little hurdling form to go on. Up The Town has shown some potential in bumpers but the main threat may emerge in the shape of Creeping Ivy. Tony Martin's charge arrives in superb form having completed a double at Dundalk and her fillies' allowance can enable her to get competitive on her hurdling bow.
Hardline (IRE) 5-2cfav (11-11) Held up towards rear early, progress into 4th 6f out, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Thurles 2m gd in Nov beating Mr Showtime (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mistamel (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Slight mistake 1st, held up, 15th from 3rd, mistake 4th, soon no extra, last of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Riven Light (IRE) (8-13) 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Hipparchus (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 2f stks gd in Sep.
Tunnel Creek 100-1 (11-7) Settled behind leaders, left 5th at 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from before 2 out, left 4th at last, 4th of 13, 9l behind Sanibel Island (11-7) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Whats The Plot (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 8th from 3rd, no impression approaching straight, 10th of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ballyegan Warrior (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, eased from 2 out, 21st of 23, dist behind Baltazar D'allier (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Baron Von Chill 100-1 (11-2) Chased leader, disputed from before 5th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd when fell last, at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Cagliostro (FR) Lord Du Sud gelding out of Belle De Liziere.
Chief Joseph (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression in rear 3f out, soon no extra, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Magic Of Light (11-7) at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Grandads Choice 50-1 (11-7) Held up, 16th from 3rd, no danger from 4 out, 16th of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Half Moon Street (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, mid-division from 3rd, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 18th of 22, dist behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Loupgarou (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 20l behind Samcro (11-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Milestone Prince (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression when slight mistake 2 out, no extra, 7th of 12, 25l behind Aretesone (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn gd in Oct.
Poppets Prince (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra under 4f out, weakened, eased in straight, tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Galway 2m gd in Oct.
Twotensandalift (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next, 8th of 22, 32 1/4l behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Up The Town (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Raced 4th on inner, 6th halfway, 5th over 3f out, headway to 3rd on inner under 3f out, pushed along in 4th 2f out, dropped to 5th and ridden over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Brelade (11-7) at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 5-4fav (8-13) Rear, 10th halfway, pushed along and good headway to 2nd 1f out, improved to lead final 100 yards, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Mademoiselle Penny (9-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
La Bella Vida (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Soon raced in moderate 7th, closer in 5th over 5f out, moderate 4th over 4f out, lost place before straight and no impression, soon no extra, 6th of 9, dist behind Takeittothelimits (10-7) at Limerick 2m gf in Jun.
Fairwood Native (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Ld early, hdd aft 5th, 2nd 1/2way, dropd to 4th 3out, no ex str ko onepcd, 4th of 7, 31l behind Samcro (11-10) at Monksgrange 3m mdn hvy in Apr.
Ask Granny (IRE) Ask filly out of Good Thyne Jenny.
Born To Size (GER) Sholokhov gelding out of Beyonce.
