tracked leaders on outer, went 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, progress into 3rd at 6th, led from 8th, ridden and headed entering straight, 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
always behind, never a factor
led, headed 8th, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, weakened quickly 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division on inner, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, dropped to rear and trailing at 7th, soon no impression
in rear, headway 4 out, went 4th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, headway 4 out, went close 3rd 3 out, led entering straight, ridden clear from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, went moderate 6th 2 out, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 5th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
Ballymadun won over the course and distance in September and doubled his winning tally when staying on strongly at Fairyhouse last month. He's 7lb higher while WOOD EMERY is up 9lb for a comfortable victory over 3m at Punchestown. The latter was making his handicap debut and showed his first real sign of form so better is expected and he can defy the extra. Back Bar has yet to win though stepping up in trip looks the right option while Spancil Hill followed a very good run at Thurles with a comfortable success over Glenabo Bridge at Punchestown and should confirm the form.
Rooster Byron (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Towards rear, never a factor, hampered 4 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 17 1/2l behind Oscars Den (11-1) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Back Bar (IRE) 5-1cfav (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead at 3rd, led briefly entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 12 1/2l behind Golden Jewel (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Baltimore Buzz (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Sligo 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Capture The Drama (IRE) 28-1 (10-11) Prominent, led briefly 3rd, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Sir Carno (11-3) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Ballymadun 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 2nd at 6th, led entering straight, ridden clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb beating Western Goose (11-4) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Wood Emery (FR) 13-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders on inner, slight mistake 1st, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd approaching straight, switched left to challenge last and soon led, ridden and kept on well closing stages, won at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb beating Swingbridge (11-8) by 3 1/4l, 12 ran.
Lady Mangan (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Soon raced in moderate 4th, closed up 10th on inner, 3rd and pushed along approaching straight, no extra approaching last, one pace, 3rd of 8, 21l behind Redhotfillypeppers (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
No Pressure Pat (IRE) 6-1jfav (10-7) Towards rear, 14th after 8th, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Prominent, on terms before 8th, narrow leader before straight, headed at last, on terms again and every chance run-in, headed inside final 100yds, no extra, one pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Spancil Hill (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Spancil Hill (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly before 8th, pushed along again from next, under pressure in moderate 6th before straight, headway to chase leading pair before last, led inside final 100yds and stayed on well to soon assert, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Glenabo Bridge (11-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Coole Craft (IRE) 9-2fav (11-1) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened before straight, pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.
Danse Away (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along in 5th 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra, 5th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Wood Emery (10-7) at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
My Forever Friend (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, 3rd from 8th, 4th before straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Goodthynemilan (11-2) at Thurles 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
D'bru Na Boinne (FR) 40-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 7th, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 7th of 16, dist behind Sympa Des Flos (11-4) at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Dec.
