tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress to challenge 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, every chance run-in, headed by winner final 100 yards
mid-division, 9th halfway, 6th entering straight, pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching last, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leader, led 12th, pushed along and joined briefly entering straight, headed approaching last and soon dropped to 3rd, no extra run-in
mid-division, 7th halfway, dropped towards rear and slight mistake 13th, no extra after 3 out and pulled up before next
led, mistake 11th, headed next and soon pulled up
towards rear, pushed along in 9th after 3 out, no impression in 6th approaching last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, some progress before 5 out, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression in 9th and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th entering straight, no extra approaching last
rear of mid-division on outer, 10th halfway, progress 5 out and 4th entering straight, ridden to lead before last where slight mistake, headed run-in and no impression close home
always towards rear, never a factor, 11th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed briefly after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, rallied under pressure to lead run-in, kept on well, rider lost whip final 50 yards
Witness Of Fashion was a very easy winner over 2m4f at Down Royal's Xmas meeting but is 9lb higher and was put in his place behind AUNT NORA over this trip at Thurles earlier. The winner was having only her fifth start over fences and with more to come can complete a double despite a 12lb rise. Teelin Star was having his first start for two years when runner-up to Ard Cregg at Thurles a couple of weeks ago and should have come on nicely for the run though his jumping has left plenty to be desired in the past. Unic De Bersy couldn't handle the step-up to Grade 2 company after an impressive debut over fences at Wexford while Love Rory's future is probably over cross country obstacles. The veteran Cootamundra is consistent at this sort of level and Ibetellingyoualie should appreciate stepping up in trip while Winter Magic arrives in winning form having scored over the trip at Punchestown.
Unic De Bersy (FR) 10-1 (11-3) Led, mistake 10th, close 3rd 11th, led 12th, dropped to 4th 4 out, soon pushed along, 5th and not fluent 3 out, ridden after 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 6, 19 3/4l behind Shantou Flyer (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 6f (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cootamundra (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Held up, 5th halfway, travelled well to challenge 2 out, ridden to narrow lead before last, headed run-in and no extra in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Bless The Wings (11-9) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ibetellingyoualie (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, 8th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, 2nd next but no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 13l behind Malt Gem (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp hvy in Nov.
Winter Magic (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd approaching 2 out travelling smoothly, pushed along to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Kilcrea (11-12) by 4l, 15 ran.
Aunt Nora (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th on inner halfway, slight mistake 11th, went 2nd 4 out, led and slight miistake 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well, won at Thurles 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Coolnagorna Giggs (11-10) by 7l, 15 ran.
Teelin Star (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Led, slight mistake 2nd, slow and headed 5th, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, ridden to lead briefly approaching last, 2nd and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Ard Cregg (9-10) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Crowded Room (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, 6th before 6th, closed 9th, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 15, 24 1/2l behind Augher Castle (10-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hvy in Dec.
Do Be Doin' (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Prominent, switched left before 3 out, no impression approaching straight, jumped left last, no extra, 8th of 15, 31l behind Winter Magic (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Too Late To Sell (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Hampered 1st, soon mid-division, tight for room between horses after 4 out, under pressure from 3 out, one pace from before 2 out, soon no extra, 13th of 15, dist behind Winter Magic (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
White Arm (FR) 8-1 (10-7) Slight mistake 1st, mid-division, mistake 2nd, 10th from 5th, not fluent 4 out, disputed moderate 8th before straight, switched right after 3 out, soon switched left, 6th from 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 26 3/4l behind Nickname Exit (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Kostar (FR) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, slightly slow 10th, dropped to last 3 out, soon no impression, no extra straight, 12th of 15, dist behind Winter Magic (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 7-2 (10-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, stayed on to dispute before 2 out, asserted 2 out, kept on strongly from last, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating Cinder Rua (11-10) by 12l, 11 ran.
Love Rory (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 13th, at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) gs in Dec.
Knock Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up, last from 6th, slight mistake 8th, impoved into 4th from 2 out, 3rd at last, no impression and one pace closing stages, 5th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Augher Castle (10-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hvy in Dec.
