towards rear, headway on outer approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, moderate 3rd before last, no extra
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 9th approaching straight and no extra from 2 out, tailed off
tracked leaders on outer, headway to dispute before 3 out and soon led, pushed along to assert approaching last, stayed on well run-in
led, slight mistake 4 out, headed approaching next, soon weakened, behind and pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra, tailed off
always rear, ridden and no impression approaching 4 out, behind and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 4 out and no extra from next, weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division on inner, pushed along in 6th approaching straight and no impression in 4th after 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, headway approaching 3 out and went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, no extra after 3 out, weakened, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division, pecked slightly 1st, some headway before 3 out, pushed along in 5th approaching straight and no extra from 2 out, weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened, mistake and unseated rider last
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, no extra, remote 5th when refused last
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead approaching 3 out where slight mistake, soon pulled up quickly
rear of mid-division, headway on outer 4 out and disputed lead before next, pushed along in 2nd approaching straight and no extra after 2 out, moderate 5th and pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 4 out, no extra, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 4 out, no extra and pulled up before next
Peculiar Genius finished fourth in this a year ago and returned to winning ways over fences on heavy going at Tramore on New Year's Day. He's 1lb lower than a year ago so should get into the action as should Pound A Stroke, who beat today's rival Ard Na Carraig at Thurles before finding the in-form Cubomania just too strong at Down Royal. Ard Na Carraig will be 7lb better off taking jockey claims into consideration and can turn the tables though the ability to stay further on this sort of ground is a plus and The Ballyboys has to come into the reckoning. He went clear at this trip when tackling 2m3f at Limerick and had enough in reserve to hang on at the finish. DUNDEEDY LAD hadn't shown much before tackling a minor handicap on testing ground at Naas where he could be seen tanking along before falling two out. Providing he's hasn't been affected, Robert Tyner's charge can gain compensation.
Ard Na Carraig 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd at 4th, 2nd 3 out, on terms into straight, soon gained narrow lead, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Pound A Stroke (10-6) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Peculiar Genius (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead and dispute before 2 out, jumped slightly right 2 out and collided with rival, left in lead, kept on under pressure from before last, all out close home, won at Tramore 2m hvy in Jan beating Blue Empyrean (11-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Wings Like Arion (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, closer 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 14, dist behind Martello Park (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan.
Pound A Stroke (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Led, ridden and disputed before 2 out, kept on well, edged ahead from last, headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Cubomania (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress to 4th after 6th, improved to 2nd at 8th, travelled well to lead approaching straight, asserted before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, all out, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec beating Silver Planeur (10-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Belle Helene (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression before 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Urbanist (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Miracle Cure (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up, 9th halfway, no danger in distant 7th from 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Rock On Barney (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Wild Sam (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division early, 7th after 3rd, chased leaders and no impression from after 2 out, kept on without threatening on inner run-in into 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 13 3/4l behind High School Days (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Coole Craft (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Prominent chasing leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd into straight, 2nd again before last and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Rock On Barney (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Getaway Rose (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up, soon towards rear, some headway from before straight, kept on without threatening, 7th of 26, 11 1/2l behind Sparky Stowaway (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Dundeedy Lad (FR) 14-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, improved into close 2nd travelling well and every chance when fell 2 out, at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ballea Fox 125-1 (11-7) In rear, 18th after 4 out, no extra, never a factor, 17th of 23, dist behind Shady Operator (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Glen's Dd (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Prominent, soon 2nd, almost on terms 6th, disputed lead approaching straight, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 14, 14 1/2l behind Graineyhill (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Streak 33-1 (11-9) last of 16, dist behind Taglietelle (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Analyse That (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
Shantelle (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, pushed along early and slight mistake 1st, 7th 4 out, headway to dispute lead briefly after 3 out, soon headed, moderate 10th and jumped left 2 out, no impression, 9th of 12, dist behind Seskin Flyer (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Callthebarman (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) In rear, detached in 18th before 5th, some headway after 3 out, kept on, never on terms, 8th of 18, dist behind Rock On Lilly (11-2) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
