held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight
mid-division best, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no extra before straight
soon disputed, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened, pulled up before last
always towards rear, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, ridden into 5th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on into 2nd run-in, not reach winner, slightly hampered close home
led and disputed, narrow lead entering straight, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, close up and disputed before 3rd, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division, progress into 4th 2 out, ridden to lead before last, headed run-in, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer on outer entering straight, ridden and no extra before 2 out
held up towards rear, progress into 7th 2 out, ridden into 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, under pressure 2 out, stayed on into 2nd last, led run-in, kept on well closing stages, edged right close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd entering straight, challenged and ridden 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out
Insignia Of Rank is a Listed winner on the Flat and though showing little in maiden hurdles can't be left out of calculations. The veteran My Manekineko has run well on the Flat and over fences in recent weeks and reverts to hurdles on a 9lb mark while Capture The Action looked in very good form when scoring at Thurles and holds Caridadi on that run. MATTIE'S MOUNTAIN took a while to warm to hurdles but looked progressive when landing a similar race here last month and can complete a double despite a 7lb rise. The Great White, a winning point-to-pointer, undoubtedly needs further but wasn't beaten far over the course and distance last month and a strong gallop would play to his strengths. The lightly-raced Wexford winner Forrard Away may prove best of the remainder.
Insignia Of Rank (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Waited with towards rear, moderate 17th at 3rd, never a factor, went distant 6th and kept on same pace without threatening straight, 6th of 18, dist behind Blue Lord (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Smiths Girl (IRE) 150-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, pushed along approaching straight, kept on without threatening from 3 out, 6th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Lynwood Gold (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Antimatter (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Prominent, 3rd approaching 7th, pushed along after 4 out, soon lost place and weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Knock On Steel (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
My Manekineko 16-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, 11th 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on to go 3rd after last, no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Cluan Dara (9-12) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Dont Go Yet (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Towards rear, mistake 7th, some headway early straight and 7th 2 out, ridden approaching last and kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 15, 7l behind Lord Erskine (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Fou Diligence (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Disputed lead early, prominent, slight mistake 4th, 3rd from 6th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened from 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Sullane Hill (11-13) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Capture The Action (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders, 8th after 4th, pushed along after 4 out and headway, left disputing lead from 2 out, gained narrow lead last, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Satin Sun (11-10) by 3 1/4l, 13 ran.
Hidden Dilemma (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, mistake 6th, no threat from early straight, no extra, 14th of 17, 27 1/4l behind Big King (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Forrard Away (IRE) 8-1 (12-1) Mid-division, progress on inner into 5th entering straight, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Live Every Day (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
The Great White (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 10th on inner and briefly pushed along 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, 5th at last, kept on well without threatening in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Sadies Trix (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Caridadi (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Waited with towards rear, closed up from 4 out and chased leaders, prominent in 2nd after 3 out, left disputing lead from 2 out, narrowly headed last, no extra and one pace after, dropped to 3rd at finish, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Capture The Action (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Mattie's Mountain (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer 4 out, pushed along early straight and headway approaching last, led run-in, ridden and kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Listenheretomejack (11-7) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Cratloe (FR) 40-1 (11-6) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, some headway into 9th when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Gevrey (11-6) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Gray Duke (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened entering straight, 10th of 13, dist behind No Grey Area's (11-12) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Trans Wood (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, 9th after 4th, pushed along after 4 out, effort and slightly impeded 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Capture The Action (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Royal Rhythm (IRE) 200-1 (11-10) Waited with, bumped 3rd, 15th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, 16th of 20, dist behind Joshua Webb (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Trixie Mc (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Prominent and led after 1st, ran freely, clear after 4th and 10 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 17, 5 1/2l behind Big King (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.
