tracked leaders, ridden and no impression from 2 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 4 out, 9th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, stumbled on landing at 1st, pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden and no impression from 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead 4th, mistake and headed 6th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, progress into 13th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, moderate 18th on outer entering straight, not fluent 2 out and soon pushed along, ridden in 4th and slight mistake at last, kept on well run-in, went 3rd close home, never nearer
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, headway into 3rd after 3 out, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, dropped to 3rd after last, no extra in 4th close home
mid-division on inner, close 7th on inner entering straight, went 4th 2 out, pushed along to lead before last, ridden run-in, stayed on well, reduced advantage close home
in rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on outer, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division on inner, 8th entering straight, ridden from 2 out, 6th at last, headway and rider dropped whip inside final furlong, 2nd close home, stayed on well
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon weakened
led, joined 4th, led again from 6th, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed before last, 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, 10th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 2nd entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, slight mistake at 1st, 11th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, 16th entering straight, soon ridden, went 8th at last, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Another very tough looking handicap with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott having nine between them. Ruby has chosen Saglawy, the youngest in the line-up, of the former's entries and his mount was a very smart novice last season. Elliott's best hope could lie with Tombstone, though he's better over fences these days, but Tony Martin's Tudor City loves it around here on the Flat and over hurdles and doesn't look overburdened. TORNADO WATCH can take this from the bottom of the handicap having finished second, beaten three lengths, to Jury Duty in the Grand National Hurdle in the USA in October. The winner is rated 147 so Emmet Mullins' charge is very well handicapped on 123 here and the impressive conditional Conor Orr has been booked to take a further 7lb off. Charles Byrnes holds a very strong hand with the very progressive pair Off You Go and Wonder Laish who are both in top form and certain to attract attention.
Jezki (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching 2 out, 2nd after 2 out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Apple's Jade (11-5) at Navan 2m 4f (1) gd in Nov.
Blazer (FR) 9-2 (10-10) Held up towards rear, progress into mid-division 6 out, ridden in 8th after 4 out, no extra before next, 8th of 18, 25 3/4l behind Snow Falcon (11-5) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Davids Charm (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leader, 6th halfway, lost place and ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 20, 9 3/4l behind Mr Everest (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Off You Go (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Soon tracked leaders, closed from 2 out, challenged last, led and stayed on well closing stages, eased near finish, won at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Oct beating Hearts Are Trumps (11-1) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Tombstone (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Pressed leader in 2nd and a little keen, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, dropped to 3rd next, soon one pace, 3rd of 4, 17 1/2l behind Sharjah (11-10) at Punchestown 2m (1) gd in Nov.
Stratum 7-1cfav (9-11) Prominent, 5th halfway, under pressure and lost place over 2f out, ridden and weakened under 2f out, 14th of 20, 14 3/4l behind Mr Everest (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Saglawy (FR) (10-5) 5th of 7, 16l behind Master Dino (10-12) at Auteuil 2m 3f (1) gd in Jun.
Ivanovich Gorbatov (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Always rear, never a factor, detached after 4 out, no extra, 10th of 12, dist behind Golden Spear (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Always prominent, challenged and on terms approaching last, soon led and stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Nov beating Makitorix (11-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Wonder Laish 9-10fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway travelling well before 2 out and led approaching last, pushed out and stretched clear run-in, easily, won at Navan 2m hcp gd in Nov beating Like An Open Book (11-2) by 7 1/2l, 13 ran.
Plinth (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 7 1/2l behind De Name Escapes Me (10-12) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Morga (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, closer after 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, last of 7, 18 1/4l behind Stormy Ireland (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 2f lst (1) gd in Nov.
Causey Arch (IRE) 3-1jfav (8-7) Prominent early before soon settling behind leader in 2nd, pushed along from 3f out and ridden from 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Mawaany (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Tudor City (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway in straight and went 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Downdraft (9-6) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Brex Drago (ITY) 7-2 (11-8) Held up, slight mistake 5 out, fell next, at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Sapphire Lady (IRE) 4-6fav (11-3) Close up and disputed, led from 5th, pressed after 3 out, asserted before 2 out, eased clear before last, not extended, won at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding in Oct beating Fiveaftermidnight (10-10) by 7 1/2l, 6 ran.
Stooshie (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, not match leaders and not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in, 6th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Cut The Mustard (FR) 9-2 (11-4) Mid-division on inner early, bad mistake at 1st and dropped to rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 14th of 16, 32 1/4l behind Dawn Shadow (11-7) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr.
The Holy One (IRE) 10-3fav (11-2) Soon mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, not much room approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 7th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Tornado Watch (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Swerved, bad jump, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Jury Duty (11-2) at Far Hills 2m 5f fm in Oct.
Tara Dylan (IRE) 5-6fav (11-7) Prominent and led after 1st, pressed from 5 out, joined and disputed 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, disputed again last, headed run-in and held closing stages, 3rd at line, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Under Surveillance (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn gf in Nov.
Brelade 12-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, kept on same pace flat, 5th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Midnight Shadow (10-4) at Ayr 2m hcp (1) gd in Apr.
