CAVALLINO made mistakes throughout when a close third to Ennemi Public in what looked a strong maiden over 2m at Tramore. He'll need to jump better here but the longer trip is very much in his favour and he can open his account. Ain't That A Shame will have come on a bundle for his run at Navan and is expected to improve massively while winning point-to-pointer Dunboyne was by no means disgraced despite being beaten 14 lengths by the exciting Bob Olinger on the latter track. Salt Wind, a winner between the flags, will be suited by a real test of stamina which he should get here while Wasdale Park showed massive improvement from his opening run when runner-up over this trip at Limerick.
Ain't That A Shame (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th after 4th, headway and effort straight, no impression 2 out, one pace, 5th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Clondaw Secret (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Cahirmee (IRE) Milan gelding out of Castlerose.
Cavallino (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd and reminder, improved into close 2nd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, disputed lead after 2 out, led and bad mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd near line, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Ennemi Public (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Desertmore Glen 11-1 (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along and slight mistake 3 out, no impression before next, no extra, 6th of 13, dist behind Capilano Bridge (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Dunboyne (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, disputed 2nd after 4 out, pushed along in 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 14l behind Bob Olinger (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Extreme Cacao (FR) 66-1 (12-0) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 20, dist behind Percy Warner (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
For The Cause (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Pr, 3rd when fell 2nd, at Lisronagh 3m mdn sft in Nov.
Longhouse Fashion (12-2) Ld, 3l adv from 5th, chall & hdd aftr 3out, wknd aftr 2out, no ex in fair 6th when fell last, at Dromahane 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Monvour (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Led, 4 lengths clear after 3f, reduced advantage halfway, headed over 2f out, dropped to 4th and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 9, at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Oct.
One Free Man (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Waited with, moderate 12th at 3rd, never a factor, distant 8th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 7th of 19, dist behind Razzle Dazzle Love (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn hvy in Dec.
Salt Wind (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, soon 6th, slight mistake 4 out, 5th approaching straight, soon switched left and switched left again after 3 out when tight for room, slight mistake 2 out, no impression and left 3rd from last, one pace, 3rd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Legacy Thor (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Ballydrummond (IRE) (11-11) Mid-div for most, rdn from 6out, sn no extra, pu aftr 4out, at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Caesar Rock (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, soon weakened, 6th of 20, dist behind Holymacapony (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Indevango (IRE) 200-1 (11-11) Slight mistake 1st, mid-division, moderate 9th at 3rd, not fluent 6th and no danger, weakened 3 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Blue Lord (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Salmanino (FR) 150-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 10th after 4th, one pace from 4 out, 8th of 18, dist behind Clondaw Secret (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Wasdale Park (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, soon raced in 4th, not go with leaders approaching 7th, soon 3rd, 2nd approaching 2 out and effort, one pace from last, 2nd of 18, 7l behind Carrolls Cottage (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Darrens Diamond (IRE) 18-1 (10-7) Led, joined 5 out, headed from 3 out, weakened from before straight, 12th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Deilginis (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
Fuzzbuster (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3rd and reminders in rear after next, detached after 4 out, weakened, tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind Carrigmoorna Pine (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Wanchu Bach (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Mid-division, moderate 11th after 4th, 10th and not fluent 3 out, no impression before straight, soon no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind Ciel De Neige (11-6) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
