rear of mid-division on outer, 8th on outer 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistake 2nd, slight mistake 5th and briefly pushed along, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always towards rear, weakened from halfway
mid-division, mistake and unseated rider at 6th
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden entering straight, dropped to moderate 3rd at last, no extra run-in
always towards rear, took keen hold, slight mistake at 1st, never a factor
led early, headed after 1st, regained lead at 3rd and made rest, went clear from 2 out, pushed along and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd at halfway, dropped to 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd early, took keen hold and led after 1st, headed 3rd, weakened from 3 out
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, slight mistake next, mistake and rider briefly lost iron 3rd, no impression from halfway
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, 4th 3 out, ridden entering straight, went moderate 2nd at last, no impression on winner run-in
ANDALUSA began his career with Willie Mullins with a fine run behind the smart Sir Erec in a huge field at Leopardstown and attempted to make all in another big field at Punchestown but was headed at the last. He looks ready to win now though Way Back Home looks a tough opponent. Narrowly beaten in big fields at Gowran and Cork, he produced his best run to date when a close third to the smart Gardens Of Babylon at Punchestown and will be difficult to beat in that kind of form. Cloak Of Darkness produced a couple of decent runs on the Flat for Michael Halford and, though not bred for jumping, Paul Nolan will likely get the best out of him. Great Vizier has some potential though will need to step up on what he's shown to date while Imperial Choice, who showed promise for Michael Bell in the UK, was a long way behind the selection at Punchestown.
Cloak Of Darkness (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, effort and every chance straight, kept on without matching principals from over 1f out, 4th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Dabiyr (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gf in Aug.
Colenso 100-1 (10-10) Mid-division early, not fluent 3rd, 10th approaching halfway, no extra from before straight, 13th of 22, dist behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Fallen Forest (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, 13th halfway, kept on same pace straight and slightly impeded approaching last, 11th of 28, 22l behind Sir Erec (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Great Vizier 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, moderate 17th after 3 out, no impression, 15th of 24, 24 1/2l behind Konitho (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Loughmask Lad (IRE) Alkaadhem gelding out of Erin Go Bragh.
Novel Character (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, not fluent 3rd, never a factor, 20th of 28, dist behind Sir Erec (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Rocky Shores (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, closer in 6th after 3rd, effort and not much room into straight, soon slightly impeded and again at last, one pace, 6th of 28, 13l behind Sir Erec (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Ten Bears (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Took keen hold, raced in 12th early, no extra from before 3 out, weakened, tailed off, last of 22, dist behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Way Back Home (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, ridden and joined entering straight, headed after last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 3 1/2l behind Gardens of Babylon (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn stks gd in Dec.
Zayriyan (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 22, dist behind Gardens of Babylon (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn stks gd in Dec.
Andalusa (FR) 9-4fav (10-11) Led, soon went on, slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake 2 out, headed approaching last, soon no extra and one pace, 3rd of 22, 10 1/2l behind Carlo Biraghi (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Deauville Society (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) In rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 24, 25 1/4l behind Konitho (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Highway To Heaven (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Led and clear, ran around approaching 1st and 2nd, reduced advantage when again ran around approaching 3rd, mistake 4th, ridden entering straight, headed approaching 2 out, mistake 2 out, weakened, 10th of 24, 21l behind Konitho (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Imperial Choice (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Waited with, 16th early, no impression when jumped slightly left 6th, kept on same pace without threatening, 11th of 22, dist behind Carlo Biraghi (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Thefaithfulindian (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Waited with, 14th early, no extra from before 6th, 20th of 22, dist behind Carlo Biraghi (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Volatile Lady (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Led and disputed, chased leader after 4f, ridden 3f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 16, 6l behind Cacique Royale (9-6) at Naas 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Swiss Cottage 11-2 (9-5) Edged left leaving stalls and bumped with rival, raced in 6th early, pushed along before straight, closed up behind horses over 2f out, switched left and slightly impeded 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd and kept on without troubling winner closing stages, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Madrid (9-5) at Thurles 1m mdn gf in Oct.
Flash De Clerval (FR) Maresca Sorrento gelding out of Nonita De Clerval.
Nathaniel's Dream Nathaniel gelding out of Damelina.
