tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, mistake 4 out, ridden into 5th 3 out, no impression on leaders next, kept on run-in to go 3rd at line
settled behind leaders on outer, closer in 4th 5 out, ridden to close in 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, disputed next, kept on well run-in, just prevailed at line
led and disputed on inner, led after 5th, taken towards outer 3 out where ridden and pressed, joined 2 out, headed before last, no extra in 3rd run-in, lost 3rd at line
mid-division on outer, ridden into 7th entering straight, no impression and mistake 3 out, kept on one pace
rear and mistake 1st, improved to tracked leaders after 6th, 6th halfway, lost place before 4 out, ridden in 10th 3 out, kept on one pace from before last
rear, reminders after 6th, trailing before 8 out, pulled up before 7 out
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression next and slight mistake, kept on one pace
held up early, closer in mid-division halfway, ridden towards rear after 5 out, no extra, pulled up before 3 out
held up, ridden towards rear after 4 out, no extra, pulled up before 3 out
held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression after 4 out, soon no extra
prominent and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, slight mistakes 2nd and 6th, ridden and no extra 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, towards rear and slight mistake 8 out, soon mid-division again, closer in 5th after 5 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, stayed on to dispute between horses 2 out, kept on run-in, just denied at line
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra before 3 out where mistake, soon pulled up after
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, weakened 8 out, pulled up before 4 out
held up in mid-division on outer, slight mistake 8 out, ridden towards rear after 5 out, soon no impression
led and disputed on outer early, tracked leader and remained close up after 5th, slightly slow 7 out and lost place, ridden in 7th after 5 out, no extra after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders and prominent, slight mistakes 2nd and 9th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th after 4 out, no extra next
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Gordon Elliott has no less than nine entries and Coko Beach won what looked a very strong renewal in 2021. Though only sixth a year ago he is greatly respected under his claiming rider. He was narrowly beaten by stablemate Pencilfulloflead at Galway back in 2020 and there's nothing between them with Rob James able to claim 7lb on the winner. Another from the yard, Escaria Ten, finished mid-division in the race last year and may be gearing up for another crack at the Grand National. Jordan Gainford may have had the pick of the stable entries and he's on board Punitive, as he was when beating yet another from the yard, Fakiera, in a 3m5f Grade B handicap at Fairyhouse last month. The shorter trip may suit the runner-up though DARRENS HOPE looks remarkably well handicapped for a horse who won a Grade 2 last time. Danny Mullins was on board for the first time that day and he's taken to steer her to victory in this lucrative event with Espanito Bello an each-way alternative at a price.
Escaria Ten (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Disputed lead early, dropped to 2nd before 5th, challenged leader from 3 out where not fluent, pushed along to lead before last and soon ridden, strongly pressed from last and headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Darasso (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f lst (1) Yielding in Dec.
Pencilfulloflead (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no impression, last of 4, 7 3/4l behind Blue Lord (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Carefully Selected (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Towards rear, some headway after 4 out and closer in mid-division before 2 out, 7th and ridden on inner before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in, 11th of 28, 20 3/4l behind Real Steel (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Coko Beach (FR) 40-1 (11-7) In rear, slightly hampered 2nd, pushed along at 3rd, mid-division at 7th, improved into 2nd at 10th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders next, no extra, 4th of 18, 19l behind The Big Dog (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Gabbys Cross (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out, pushed along and progress on outer entering straight, 3rd and slight mistake last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 28, 3 3/4l behind Real Steel (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Frontal Assault (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Towards rear, headway at 3rd, disputed lead at 5th, led at 7th where not fluent, increased lead before halfway, mistake at 8th and reduced lead, disputed lead from 9th, headed 3 out, weakened in 3rd after 2 out, 3rd of 7, 31 1/2l behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m (1) sft in Dec.
Braeside (IRE) 28-1 (11-10) In touch, 4th after 11th, 6th after 18th, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, weakened and eased before 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Punitive (10-9) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
Espanito Bello (FR) 17-2 (11-11) Clear of mid-division, some headway 4 out, 7th and pushed along after 2 out, went 6th at last, no impression run-in and kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 17l behind Ballyadam Destiny (10-5) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Defi Bleu (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 5 out, no threat from 3 out, 17th of 28, dist behind Real Steel (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Lieutenant Command (FR) 18-1 (11-7) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 4th, took closer order from 5 out, pushed along and no impression in 7th before 2 out where mistake and, hampered, soon left moderate 5th, 5th of 13, dist behind Maskada (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Punitive (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Mid-division, 6th after 11th, lost place at 14th where slow jump, 8th after 18th, effort 2 out, good headway to lead narrowly before last, driven out, won at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Dec beating Fakiera (10-8) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Donkey Years (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 5th and unseated rider, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Dunboyne (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along after 4th and soon in rear, detached halfway, no extra and pulled up before 4 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Egality Mans (FR) 22-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, no impression after 3 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Captain Kangaroo (IRE) 28-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division when fell 4th, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Fakiera (FR) 5-1 (12-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, led from 8th, clear from 11th, ridden and reduced advantage before 2 out, strongly pressed entering straight, headed at last, kept on one pace in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Royal Thief (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp hvy in Jan.
Darrens Hope (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Led, reminder 2nd, not fluent and joined 5th, led or disputed after until led again 8th, pressed 4 out, headed narrowly after 3 out, ridden before last, stayed on well run-in, edged ahead close home edged, won at Punchestown 2m 7f (1) Yielding in Nov beating Minella Crooner (11-3) by hd, 5 ran.
Flash De Touzaine (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent, led after 2nd, headed before 5th but remained close-up, slightly impeded 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 4th when fell 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Rambranlt'jac (FR) 25-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, jumped left and mistake at 1st, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression, 6th of 18, 21 1/2l behind The Big Dog (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Stones And Roses (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Soon led, slight mistake 10th and headed, lost place after 5 out, towards rear when bad mistake 3 out, weakened, well behind when pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Regina Dracones (IRE) 22-1 (10-7) Chased leaders on outside, fell 14th, at Chepstow 3m 7f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
