towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight
mid-division, 11th 4 out, no impression straight
soon chased leaders, progress travelling well to lead 2 out, clear before last, stayed on well, easily
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent, on terms straight, headed and no impression from 2 out
always towards rear
towards rear for most, no impression straight
mid-division, 12th 4 out, progress straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out, 6th and kept on without threatening from before last
tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, 2nd before 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
led, joined straight, soon headed and no impression
towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight
chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, soon no extra
mid-division, closer in 8th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out, 3rd and kept on same pace from before last
Fool's Wildcat ran a fine race to finish runner-up in a tough handicap here yesterday and would have an obvious chance if turning out again. Away We Go is better known as a staying chaser these days but he's 13lb lower over timber and must be given the utmost respect despite a big weight. Mazara is capable of a big effort as he will be better for his recent return on this track and landed a maiden at Clonmel in March in the style of a progressive type. GOBAN SAOR has had a few problems with his jumping but has some very decent form when getting his act together including a couple of narrow defeats in good quality maidens. He'll be better for his two recent runs after a break and can gain his first victory at the ninth attempt. The Buck won a handicap easily over slightly further here in October but ran a shocker from 9lb higher when favourite at Naas subsequently.
Away We Go (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Raced in 2nd, led after 4 out, soon attempted to assert, stayed on best under pressure from before last, won at Wexford 2m 3f chs gd in Aug beating Fosters Cross (11-10) by 8l, 8 ran.
Passing Through 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 11th before 2 out, 8th and no impression before last, one pace, 8th of 25, 11l behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Le Marquis (GER) 9-1 (11-9) Held up, progress into 10th approaching 3 out, 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 20, 12l behind Killeenmore (11-6) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Nov.
Mazara (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 18, 44l behind Elysian Rock (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs sft in Nov.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 15th of 22, 33l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Jak Dream 33-1 (9-12) Always behind, tailed off, 23rd of 25, well behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Whatsabillion (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, never a factor, 7th of 13, 20l behind Derinlaur (10-12) at Naas 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Nov.
De Bartishell (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Moderate 3rd, took closer order 4th, led from 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, eased from last, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Mantell (10-3) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
The Buck (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Always behind, pushed along after halfway, trailing from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Derinlaur (10-12) at Naas 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Nov, 13 ran.
Masked Phantom (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 6th into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening from after 2 out, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Jacks Island (9-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Whatdouthink (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 9l behind Apt Manor (11-7) at Galway 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Merry Cowboy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, never a factor, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Jack Finch (10-11) at Listowel 2m 6f hcp chs gf in Jun, 18 ran.
Trumph Card (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, headway in 10th before 3 out, ridden in 7th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 20, 20l behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Western Island (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 11, well behind Lastoftheleaders (11-12) at Navan 2m 1f beg chs in Nov.
Goban Saor (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, dropped to 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Pineau De Re (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Twelfth of Never (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, pushed along into 4th approaching 3 out, no extra from before next, 12th of 20, 16l behind Instinctive (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Apr.
Fool's Wildcat (USA) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, dropped to 10th under pressure approaching 3 out, progress straight, moderate 5th 2 out, chased winner before last, closed and kept on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 17, shd behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
