mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden on outer before 2 out, closer in 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed from 6th, led after next, pressed after 3 out, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, soon joined, headed after last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd at line
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before next
reluctant and slowly away, soon mid-division, slight mistake 5th, ridden and closer in 6th after 3 out, no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
led, slight mistake 2nd, joined 6th and headed after next, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra before next, weakened from 2 out
held up towards rear, progress into 2nd 3 out, soon pressed leader, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and closer in 3rd before 2 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace from last
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up from 3 out, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, under pressure and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in to go 2nd at line
held up towards rear, good progress on inner before 2 out, challenged 2 out, ridden and disputed before last, slight mistake last, led and kept on well run-in
Conna Cross has been raised 8lb for November’s win at Cork while Stole The Show steps up in trip after finishing second at Limerick. Hanover Street failed to build on an earlier second at Clonmel when only fourth last time and Monastery continues to struggle. Ardera Cross is at his best here and scored over fences last month having won over course and distance in August. A conditional’s allowance helps his cause but there was a lot to like about the impressive maiden hurdle success of TERRIBLE BEAUTY (NAP) here last month and she gets the nod to show further progress now handicapping.
Ardera Cross (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, headway to dispute lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden, led at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec beating Glencairn View (11-12) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Terrible Beauty (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, bad mistake 1st, headway 3 out, went 2nd travelling well 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, easily, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec beating So Influential (11-4) by 5l, 10 ran.
Conna Cross (IRE) 9-4fav (11-11) Mid-division, progress to 5th before 4th, improved to 3rd 4 out, 2nd before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, led narrowly run-in, kept on best, won at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Mount Brandon (10-9) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Monastery (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Chased leader in clear 2nd, left in front before 2nd, stopped to a walk before 4 out and dropped to rear, ridden to remain in race and some progress into 5th before 2 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 26 1/2l behind Gracemount (10-11) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Hanover Street (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, no extra, 4th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Poker Party (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Stole The Show (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, some headway 3 out and went 4th approaching straight, ridden to go 2nd after 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Wait Here (10-9) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Ask Heather (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 4 out, 8th of 12, dist behind Chris's Dream (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Dec.
Catch My Drift (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Alw twrds rr, 4th 1/2way, rdn in mod 4th 3out, wknd early str, pu 2out, at Tinahely 3m in Nov.
Mlily (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Vengeful (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Pump Road (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Disputed lead early, headed 3rd, 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd 2 out, 4th and no extra at last, 4th of 12, 13l behind Seskin Flyer (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Balinaboola Steel (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Close up, slight mistake 1st, no extra 2 out, 18th of 26, dist behind Sparky Stowaway (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
