held up, rear of mid-division halfway, progress into 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
led, headed after 2nd and chased leader, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden entering straight, hampered 2 out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, progress into mid-division 4 out, slight mistake next, ridden into 7th entering straight, bad mistake 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up behind leader when fell 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
held up towards rear, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden entering straight, stayed on into moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
chased leader, led after 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, progress after 3 out, ridden in 8th before straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 4th after 3 out, improved into 2nd 2 out, soon travelled well to challenge, pushed out to lead before last, kept on strongly, easily
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden to progress after 3 out, stayed on into 8th entering straight, under pressure and mistake 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division early, chased leaders from 3rd, 4th halfway, 2nd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra in 3rd after 2 out, moderate 4th before last
chased leaders early, mid-division before halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out
EIRI NA CASCA won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in September and reverted to fences for a very impressive victory here two weeks ago for which he's been raised 10lb. Coming back to hurdles on a much lower mark looks the correct option and he can continue his excellent form. Doldido battled on well to land a Clonmel maiden on just his second start though Mick Winters' grey has a tough task against much more experienced rivals. Russian Roulette landed a Fairyhouse handicap under Donal McInerney then didn't get the run of the race at Punchestown so he should make a bold bid while Turasoir, a winner over the minimum here last month, has continued in good form including when placed over this trip at Cork. Euro So Brave is another going well and still looks well enough handicapped to make her presence felt in an open contest.
Cappacurry Zak (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 13, dist behind Magic Of Light (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Doldido (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Prominent, ran freely to lead after 1st, joined 3rd and soon headed, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, disputed 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure in close 3rd before last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep beating Motcomb Street (11-7) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Take The Cash (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders, 8th, chase winner from 2 out until no extra and lost 2nd place run-in, 3rd of 8, 11 1/2l behind Kap Jazz (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Matin D'Anjou (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 13th of 22, dist behind Cracking Smart (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Eiri Na Casca (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 4 out, close up briefly 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, challenged 2 out, disputed travelling well before last, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Thurles 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Nov beating Little Stevie (10-9) by 11l, 10 ran.
Burning Issues (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, dropped to 9th halfway, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 10, 35 3/4l behind Granny Biddy (11-11) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Jazz Ranger (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Mid-division, progress to chase leader after 4f, 3rd halfway, ridden 4f out, soon no extra, 11th of 12, dist behind Lagostovegas (9-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Three Kings (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden behind leaders 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 15 3/4l behind Like An Open Book (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Off You Go (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 12th after 4 out, progress to 8th after 3 out, no impression in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 23, 21 1/4l behind Shady Operator (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Crazyheart (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, close enough in 7th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in 5th 2 out and soon pulled up quickly, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Neddyvaughan (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, ridden and no extra approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 10 3/4l behind Like An Open Book (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Broder (IRE) 7-2 (10-8) Rear, 7th halfway, progress to close 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Granny Biddy (11-11) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Turasoir (IRE) 5-1fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, progress on outer 2 out, ridden to chase leaders at last and slight mistake, stayed on into 2nd run-in, kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Like An Open Book (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Wee Tiger (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Soon led, jumped big at 1st, jumped left at 5th, soon 5 lengths clear, increased advantage after 3 out, reduced advantage 2 out, almost joined at last, ridden and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Crown Of Gold (10-11) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Euro So Brave (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, led after 1st, ridden and joined entering straight, headed before last, soon no extra in 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind Artic Pearl (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Do Be Doin' (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, slightly slow 3rd, 9th after 6th, slightly slow 10th, slightly impeded 3 out, no impression before straight, one pace, 8th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Icantsay (11-4) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in May.
Russian Roulette (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Mid-division, pushed along after 2 out and short of room approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Lex Talionis (10-5) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
