mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression in 6th when fell at last
always behind, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, weakened
led, took keen hold early,, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, headed 3rd, mistake 4 out, 4th next, close 3rd on inner when mistake 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, mistake 1st, 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, dropped to 4th before last, no extra
mid-division on outer and took keen hold, headway to lead at 3rd, ran wide on bend before next, ridden entering straight, headed approaching 2 out, weakened
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, not fluent at 2nd, pushed along briefly at 4th, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression
in rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along briefly at 5th, ridden in moderate 9th 2 out, went 5th at last, kept on in 4th inside final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5th and briefly pushed along, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, 10th on outer 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden after last and kept on, never nearer
mid-division on inner, effort when short of room and checked entering straight, went 5th 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in
prominent, took keen hold, ridden after 3 out, weakened
mid-division on inner, progress into 3rd entering straight, led and wandered around briefly approaching 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, headed and not fluent at last, kept on same pace run-in
A maiden winner at Navan in April, Flat To The Max was a hot favourite on his jumping debut at Ballinrobe but unseated his rider at the first. He’ll probably be backed to recoup losses here but this looks a well-contested affair with stablemate Viscount Wilson also worth a second look and Humaniste very interesting given he had winning form on the Flat in France and raced at a decent level. DAWN HOOFER didn’t do much wrong on her hurdles bow at Punchestown last month when she just found the experience of Smiling Eliza too much. Paul Nolan’s filly will know more today and Bryan Cooper is in the saddle again. Got Trumped would be worth a market check if getting a run for his reserve spot and, likewise, Uluru Park.
Coral Blue (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 5th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Chief Justice (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct.
Dalluna (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Raced in 8th early, no impression and mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 13th of 15, dist behind Smiling Eliza (10-7) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
Easkey Lad (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outer, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 15, 28 1/4l behind Chica Buena (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Flat To The Max (FR) 11-10fav (10-12) Prominent on outer when jumped slightly left and unseated rider at 1st, at Ballinrobe 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Humaniste (IRE) (8-11) 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Photo Choc (9-5) at Longchamp 1m 2f stks gd in Jun.
Irish Minister (USA) 33-1 (9-10) Dwelt and ridden along in rear early, soon behind, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Centrifolia (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Oct.
It's Paddys Day (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, closer 4th and disputed lead from 4 out, headed approaching last where jumped left, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Chief Justice (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct.
Kingdom Story (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Waited with, raced in 10th early, not fluent 3rd, no extra 3 out, 14th of 15, dist behind Smiling Eliza (10-7) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
Pak Army (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Dwelt and took keen hold in rear, rapid headway to dispute lead briefly after 2f, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Rockfish (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Union Gap (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along briefly 5f out, pushed along again from 4f out, no extra from over 2f out, 14th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Phebes Dream (8-10) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Viscount Wilson 18-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, badly hampered 4th and dropped towards rear, pushed along and no extra 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Coeur Sublime (10-12) at Down Royal 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
William of Wykeham (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader 2nd until 4 out, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 18 1/2l behind Ghost Serge (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Dawn Hoofer (IRE) 3-1 (10-1) Close up and disputed lead, pecked 1st, headed into straight, switched left approaching last, soon no impression, one pace run-in and dropped to 3rd at line, 3rd of 15, 6 1/4l behind Smiling Eliza (10-7) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
Uluru Park (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 15th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Art Of America (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Got Trumped 7-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden towards rear 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Aircraft Carrier (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Cailin Rua (IRE) Minashki filly out of Consider Her Lucky.
Colour Me In (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Close up and disputed lead, headed under 3f out, no extra 2f out, 13th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Laughifuwant (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Oct.
Shes Gold (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Held up early, mid-division in 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 9th of 10, 16 3/4l behind Scaglietti (9-6) at Navan 1m 5f mdn gd in Oct.
Reformed Man (IRE) Most Improved gelding out of Holly Gate.
