led, slight mistake 3 out, headed next, pushed along and no impression on winner approaching last, no extra
towards rear, pushed along and detached after 4th, soon no extra and pulled up before 6th
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 6th after 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up after 4 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression in 5th before next, no extra and pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway approaching 3 out, 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 5th after 4 out, no impression in 4th 2 out, no extra and moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway approaching straight and led 2 out, drew clear approaching last where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in
always rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd and tailed off halfway, no extra, completely tailed off
There's a very strong turnout here and though BEYOND THE LAW is doubly penalised he was so impressive when making all to beat the much-touted Draconien at Clonmel that he's given the nod to complete a hat-trick. The runner-up's yard is represented by Sympa Des Flos and Burrows Saint and both arrive in top form. The former made all for an impressive victory over this trip at Limerick while the latter made a successful debut for the yard at Punchestown in November where he battled on gamely. Winning point-to-pointer and bumper Articulum could have the race set up for him as though he was very impressive over the minimum at Cork in November that would have been too short for him. Dom Dolo looked a young stayer to follow when scoring over the track and trip and none of the remaining trio can be discounted in a very good race for the money.
Beyond The Law (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Soon led, not fluent 6th, asserted from 2 out, stayed on well, won at Clonmel 2m 3f hvy in Jan beating Draconien (11-7) by 22l, 6 ran.
Dom Dolo (FR) 10-3 (11-4) Chased leader, 4th after 5th, dropped to 6th 3 out, closed on inner approaching straight, led before 2 out, asserted after 2 out, not fluent at last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m 7f hvy in Dec beating Laverteen (11-7) by 5 1/2l, 7 ran.
Articulum (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th at 5th, travelled well to lead before 3 out, asserted before 2 out, eased after 2 out, very easily, won at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Itsonlyrocknroll (11-12) by 35l, 11 ran.
Sympa Des Flos (FR) Evensfav (11-4) Led, 2 lengths clear at 7th, mistake at 8th and reduced advantage, increased advantage 3 out, travelled well before 2 out, asserted and clear before last, kept on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Dec beating Denham Hana (10-10) by 16l, 16 ran.
Burrows Saint (FR) 4-5fav (11-7) Soon led, strongly pressed and stayed on well run-in, all out, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Flawless Escape (11-7) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Discorama (FR) 5-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, improved to challenge on outer before 2 out, ridden in 3rd from last, no impression on winner and kept on into 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Ex Patriot (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Dortmund Park (FR) 11-4 (11-9) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead entering straight, 3rd and pushed along 2 out, ridden to dispute lead at last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan beating Catwalk King (11-12) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
High Nellie (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Rear, 9th after 7th, under pressure in moderate 6th after 4 out, stayed on run-in to moderate 3rd, never nearer, 3rd of 10, 29l behind Youcantcallherthat (11-5) at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
