tracked leaders in moderate 5th early, mid-division halfway, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders in moderate 4th, ridden and no impression from 4 out
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, mistake next, weakened
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent at 6th, slight mistake 4 out, ridden before next and no impression in 3rd, left moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, pecked on landing 3 out and soon ridden, no impression on winner after 2 out, left in front at last, kept on run-in, fortunate
led and soon clear, reduced advantage and slight mistake 4 out, went clear again from next, well clear when pecked on landing at last and unseated rider
mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th 3 out, no impression
in rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
in rear, some progress 4 out, moderate 5th and jumped left 3 out, no impression from next
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 4th 4 out, pushed along in moderate 4th next, left moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some progress into moderate 7th 3 out, soon no impression
After the week Gordon Elliott has had, Swordfight is likely to attract attention though he continues to carry a penalty for his Flat victory and has been well beaten in two starts over timber. Geneva Barracks is only moderate but his overall form in slightly better maidens puts him right in the picture and he should reach a place though JACK DILLINGER looks the one to be on. Eddie Harty's charge has been going well enough in similar company to suggest a race of this nature is within his capabilities and he led for a long way in a huge field at Fairyhouse last time. Triolet has some experience over hurdles but has done better in bumpers.
Swordfight (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, dropped towards rear 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 14, dist behind Lachares (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Artic Milan (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Alw twrds rr, last 1/2way, nvr a factor, sl prog passed btn rivals from 3out, 5th of 14, 35l behind Fabulous Saga (11-5) at Borris House 3m mdn gs in Dec.
Artical Eleven (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no extra 2 out, 11th of 15, dist behind Wishmoor (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Mar.
Ballyhowne (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, jumped right 4th, fell next, at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Cappacon (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, dropped to 8th halfway, no extra 3 out, behind and pulled up before next, at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Colwinston (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra in 6th when slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 21 1/4l behind Wishmoor (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Mar.
General Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, last after 3rd, not always fluent jumping, dropped behind approaching straight, completely tailed off, last of 30, dist behind Our Boy Boru (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Geneva Barracks (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 18 1/4l behind Kilfenora (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Jack Dillinger (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, a little keen, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, not fluent 3 out, headed after next, soon no extra in 4th, one pace, 4th of 25, 12 1/2l behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Rossmore's Pride (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, 3rd and jumped left 3 out, soon ridden, mistake next, weakened, 7th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Indy Island (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Seaweed (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden in moderate 5th 4 out, soon no impression, 6th of 18, dist behind Al Boum Photo (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Triolet (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Led, joined from 5f out, headed early straight, soon no extra, 6th of 10, 30l behind Bon Papa (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Dec.
Don't Let Go (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 17, dist behind Kilfenora (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Howluckycanwebe (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 12th of 28, 36 3/4l behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Littlestickarubarb (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear and hampered 1st, some progress and slight mistake 4 out, moderate 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra before straight, 9th of 16, dist behind Monbeg Chit Chat (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
