Verdict

Alko Rouge led for a long way when stepping up to 2m4f here earlier this month but isn't certain to be suited by dropping back though he finished 10 lengths in front of Gloire D'athon and should confirm the form. Lucky Tenner confirmed the promise of his bumper debut with a convincing success in a similar race at Limerick while M C MULDOON was staying on over the minimum at Leopardstown. The latter, rated 96 on the Flat in the UK, will have improved markedly for the experience and gets the nod. Priory Park also showed potential at Cork while Mere Catherine, a winner on the Flat in heavy going at Killarney, goes for Dermot Weld. Ballykilmurray was engaged in the 1.25 at Navan yesterday.

Formwatch

Alko Rouge (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Led, 5 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 4 out, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd and no extra run-in, 3rd of 15, 13l behind Flanking Maneuver (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.

Ballykilmurray (IRE) Alkaadhem gelding out of Will She Be Sober.

Lucky Tenner (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 3rd approaching halfway, 2nd 6f out, on terms approaching straight, led and stayed on best under pressure inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Dec beating Where It All Began (11-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.

M C Muldoon (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 2 out and 6th entering straight, pushed along and 4th approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 20, 10 3/4l behind Wide Receiver (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.

Bader 200-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra from early straight, 12th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Light Brigade (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.

Gloire D'Athon (FR) 3-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd before 4 out, 4th early straight, soon pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 4th of 15, 23l behind Flanking Maneuver (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.

Gray Moonlight (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Mr Coldstone (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.

King And Queen (FR) 80-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slightly slow 2nd, disputed 5th after 3rd, mistake 6th, 10th from 3 out and no impression, soon no extra, 12th of 20, dist behind Frere Tuck (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.

Magnor Glory (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, raced keenly, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 11th of 18, 37 3/4l behind Kalkas (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.

Priory Park (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 9th before 4th, good headway before 3 out, no impression on leader in 4th 2 out where left 3rd, kept on one pace in moderate 3rd, 3rd of 18, 22 1/2l behind Joseph Conrad (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.

Back On The Bridle (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 10th of 14, dist behind La Chanteuse (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan.

Cliara (IRE) 200-1 (11-5) Waited with, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from 3 out, 15th of 20, dist behind Frere Tuck (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.

Lar's Lass (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, good headway 3 out, 4th and ridden after next, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Light Brigade (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.

Mater Matuta (IRE) 300-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 19, dist behind Get My Drift (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.

Present Storm (IRE) Presenting M out of Sunami Storm.

Mere Catherine (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 13, 37 1/4l behind Advanced Virgo (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.

Confusionanddelay (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression in 10th 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 24 3/4l behind Kalkas (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.

Kashi (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd and at times after, moderate 15th approaching halfway, some headway before 3 out, soon one pace, 10th of 17, dist behind Riviere D'etel (10-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.

The Greek (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 4f out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Staging Post (11-9) at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug.