FALSE MESSENGER carried a huge weight to victory in an opportunity handicap over the C&D a month ago and though 9lb higher and racing in tougher company she looks the type to go on to bigger things. Lea Lady is normally very consistent and could have been feeling the effects of a hard race a few days earlier when well behind Kyoto Summit at Down Royal. She's better than that and is expected to bounce back but Goban Saor has been making too many mistakes and is untested over the trip. Oh Johnny is still a maiden over timber after a dozen starts but came very close to gaining that elusive first success when just touched off by King Maker at Limerick. Lady Perspex was staying on late over 2m4f at Cork on Sunday and this trip will do nicely.
False Messenger (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, chased leaders from 7th, closer in 2nd into straight, on terms 2 out, soon led and clear approaching last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov beating Man Of Principles (11-1) by 8l, 18 ran.
Goban Saor (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, dropped to 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Pineau De Re (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Aughwilliam Lady (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, 2nd after next, soon no extra, 8th of 16, 18l behind Vino Vino Cavo (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug.
Captain Declan (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 9th and ridden after 2 out, no extra straight, 10th of 14, 14l behind Just Friends (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 in Nov.
Easily Pleased (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 20, 27l behind Saville Row (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl in Nov.
Lea Lady (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden in 14th and no impression before 3 out, moderate 10th after 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 19l behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Drain Hopper 12-1 (11-5) Led early, prominent, 5th after 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 16, well behind Theresathingwrong (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Nov.
Lady Of Synone (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) In touch towards rear, 5th before 3 out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, well behind Rick (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hdl sft in Nov.
Lady Perspex (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Towards rear, progress after 4 out, 6th after 3 out, moderate 4th approaching last, stayed on, 3rd of 18, 10l behind Mountain Heather (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
Kings Army (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division best, no impression before 3 out, 12th of 20, 32l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Georgelle (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) 4th early, dropped to mid-division halfway, weakened after 4 out, 10th of 15, 37l behind Kylebeg Krystle (11-4) at Sligo 2m 1f beg chs in Sep.
Oh Johnny (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway from 3 out, led narrowly next, strongly pressed run-in and headed on line, 2nd of 14, hd behind King Maker (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Second Alliance (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway into 6th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 9l behind Tawrific Laois (10-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Andrea's Answer (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 21, well behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Ballinavortha (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Never a factor, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Ballinoe Bob (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 gs in May '09.
Catleen (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) Mid-divsion, headway after 2nd, went 2nd 5th until after next, 3rd and beaten when bad mistake last, 3rd of 13, 11l behind Along Came Rosie (10-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Royale Knight 33-1 (10-3) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 17th of 18, well behind Tilly Ann (9-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.
Southern Maze (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 4 out, 7th of 15, 21l behind Model Athlete (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in May '08.
Glenbane Gent (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, closed to track leaders 4 out, close up when brought down next, in a race won by False Messenger (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov, 18 ran.
Claragh Native (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on from 2 out without threatening, 6th of 16, 37l behind Shamiran (11-6) at Punchestown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Harry The Dancer 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, progress to chase leaders approaching 3 out, moderate 4th next, soon no impression, 8th of 17, 18l behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
