chased leader in 2nd, clear with leader halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
held up towards rear, headway after 5 out, moderate 4th 4 out, ridden in 2nd and no impression winner before 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
made all, clear with 2nd halfway, went clear after 3 out, easily
mid-division, ridden and no extra after 5 out, poor 8th 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 5 out, pulled up before next
soon mid-division, headway into moderate 5th after 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, mistake last, dropped to 4th run-in
settled behind leaders early, moderate 6th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
soon towards rear, trailing before 5 out and pulled up
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, reminders 6 out, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out
always towards rear, ridden and weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders early, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression 4 out, 4th and slight mistake 2 out, kept on to 3rd run-in
always towards rear, weakened 5 out, pulled up before next
The majority of these arrive out of form but most certainly not TWIN PLAN. He's been superbly placed to win four of his last five under Rules following his victory between the flags and arrives here on a 17lb lower mark than over hurdles so another success looks on the cards. Happy New Year is also better handicapped than over timber and he's one of the few who come here in decent form though he's had eleven starts over hurdles since his last run over the bigger obstacles. Kilmurry Kid is capable of running a big race at his best and would have completed a Thurles double last October but for falling while Sherika is another on a fair mark and she'll love the heavy ground.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Waited with, 9th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 11, 28l behind Arnaud (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs sft.
Twin Plan (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up in last off the pace, closed 3 out, led last, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Ayr 3m mrs hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr beating Aibrean (11-1) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Weslife (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, mistake 6 out, dropped behind 4 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Hillman (11-4) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-109 sft, 15 ran.
Hansupfordetroit (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Waited with, keen hold to soon chase leaders, dropped to 5th 6 out, no impression 4 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 36l behind Whats Happening (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chase sft.
Happy New Year (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Led, joined 3 out, soon headed, 5th and no extra into straight, 7th of 16, 16l behind Blazing Sonnet (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Stonesinmypocket (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Waited with, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 6th of 12, 21l behind Wrong Turn (10-5) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 sft.
Inamalabalusaloon (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Towards rear, progress from 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 20, 5l behind Lord Alfie (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 gs in Apr.
Sherika (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 10th from 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon no impression, kept on, 7th of 21, 16l behind Living Next Door (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Apr.
Shin A Vee (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Prominent, on terms from 8th, fell 3 out, in a race won by Carmels Boy (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 7f hnt chs gd, 9 ran.
Kilmurry Kid (IRE) 9-4fav (11-8) Close up and disputed lead, headed and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 21l behind Preswell Lad (10-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Jan.
Abarta (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Always in rear, no impression from before 5 out and weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Uncle Tom Cobley (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 sft in Apr, 8 ran.
Too Late To Sell (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 4 out, no impression next, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 45l behind Daring Article (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-116.
Under The Spell (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Lord Alfie (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 gs in Apr, 20 ran.
Baizically (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, jumped right 3rd, reminders before 16th, tailed off 2 out, 5th of 9, well behind Pyjama Game (11-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Young Patriarch 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 8th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear 5 out, ridden and weakened next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Living Next Door (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 sft, 12 ran.
Torremuelle (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Soon chased leaders, 5th 5 out, no extra 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Kennoway (10-1) at Cork 2m hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Apr, 12 ran.
Clairs Choice (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, close up in 2nd 5 out, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Letterlee Star (10-2) at Thurles 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Feb, 15 ran.
