held up towards rear, some progress halfway and went 6th before 3 out, switched left 2 out, progress to challenge last, soon disputed and kept on under pressure run-in, led on line
chased leader, 6th halfway, progress before 3 out, challenged and jumped left 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, moderate 7th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along to go 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in to go 3rd close home
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders and no extra before 4 out
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 9th approaching straight, no extra after 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders after 4th, no extra from 3 out
rear of mid-division, 13th on outer halfway, no impression approaching straight, no extra 2 out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 15th halfway, no extra from 3 out
led, extended advantage before 3rd, slight mistake next, 8 lengths clear halfway, mistake 4 out, headed next, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression 3 out, eased after next
chased leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, soon weakened
always rear, never a factor, no threat from 4 out
chased leader, 8th halfway, closer 3 out and 5th next, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
chased leader, 3rd halfway, progress 3 out and led next, ridden approaching last, joined early run-in, kept on under pressure, just failed
chased leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead briefly 3 out, headed next and no impression in 3rd last, no extra run-in
chased leader, 7th halfway, soon reminders and lost place, no threat after 4 out
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, 10th 2 out, kept on one pace
Long House Island was well supported in a novices' handicap here a week ago and duly obliged but only just and this is much tougher with a penalty. Claire Pet is only just starting to come down the ratings and may need to drop some more but Reflet Ambre found three miles stretching his stamina at Limerick and can do better. For Pedro ran well at Clonmel last time and makes his handicap debut on a fair mark but the four-year-old Mystic Princess is 10lb higher than her victory at Sligo in May. Annie Alainn and Popboru are consistent enough and at the right end of the handicap but the vote goes to the progressive SIZING SCORPION. Henry De Bromhead's charge followed a very good run at Punchestown last month with a victory at Fairyhouse and a 5lb rise looks manageable.
Long House Island (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Held up, closed on inner to track leaders 5th, on terms after 3 out, led from next, pressed last, edged left over 50yds out, kept on well, all out, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Repeater (10-12) by hd, 11 ran.
Angus Milan (IRE) 9-2fav (11-10) Held up mid-division, reminders before 4th, headway before 2 out, stayed on from last, 6th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Tekthelot (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Claire Pet (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, 3rd and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th run-in, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Bridies Boy (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in May.
Courageous Cry (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, jumped left 2 out, no extra,, 8th of 16, dist behind Do Try Dolly (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Reflet Ambre (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Tongie (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Nov.
For Pedro (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no impression before last where mistake, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 8 1/4l behind Roman Gold (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn gs in Oct.
My Matador (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Held up, last from 6th, 8th before straight, soon one pace, not fluent last, 7th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Tully East (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Sacre Malta (FR) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 5 out, 4th entering straight, ridden to challenge before 2 out, 2nd and no impression before last, kept on same pace, joined for 2nd at line, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Massinis Adventure (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Nov.
All The Sevens (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) In rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 11, 19 3/4l behind High Expectations (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Bahati Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Pulled hard in last early, headway on outer into 2nd at 2nd and led at 3rd, clear from 5th, reduced lead 4 out, headed next and soon weakened quickly, 9th of 15, dist behind Pace And Passion (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Mystic Princess (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Sinakar (9-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Sizing Scorpion (IRE) 9-2fav (10-6) Took keen hold, prominent, on terms from 3rd, led before 4th, not fluent 6th, slight mistake 4 out, joined before 2 out, soon led again, stayed on well run-in, reduced lead but held on well at the finish, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Nov beating Elusive Ivy (11-8) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Star Of Angels 33-1 (10-13) Held up, no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 11th of 19, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Annie Alainn (IRE) 11-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, closer before straight, ridden into 6th entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Grey Mountain Mist (10-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Popboru (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Led, joined 4th where slight mistake, mistake 3 out, headed from next, no impression approaching last, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Micras (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
The Pine Martin (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 13th of 14, dist behind Oscar Sam (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Mr Smith 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, disputed 5th, headed after 6th, 3rd halfway, ridden before 2 out, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 21l behind Mic Milano (11-1) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp sft in Nov.
Noble Call (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no extra entering straight, 8th and no impression 2 out, 7th of 14, 18 3/4l behind Grey Mountain Mist (10-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Master Bones (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, 10th of 14, 33 1/2l behind See Me Here (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Treasure Palm (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up, 11th at 4th, some headway before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 15, 16l behind Micras (11-0) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
