always towards rear, mistake 10th, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
always towards rear, mistake 3rd, under pressure 9th, pulled up before 3 out
led, headed 5th and remained prominent, bad mistake 10th, 2nd and mistake 4 out, soon ridden, dropped to 8th 3 out, weakened when mistake 2 out
mid-division on outer, headway into close 4th 3 out, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
rear of mid-division, progress on outer after 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, mistake 5th and reminder, soon in rear, moderate 13th 4 out, ridden in moderate 10th next, kept on without threatening from next, never nearer
prominent, led from 11th, ridden and headed 3 out, 5th and mistake 2 out, no impression
mid-division, mistakes 4th and 7th, ridden in 9th after 4 out, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last
in rear, moderate 14th 4 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division when blundered badly at 1st and pulled up
mid-division on inner, mistake 9th and ridden, in rear when mistake 4 out and pulled up
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 4 out, improved to lead next, ridden and joined 2 out, progress to narrowly lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division and mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, mistake 2 out
mid-division, 10th 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, slight mistake and led at 5th, mistake and headed 11th, mistake next, soon ridden and weakened, 7th when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, mistake 1st, headway into close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 3rd from next
in rear, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th next, kept on same pace
Gordon Elliott's Coko Beach had Willie Mullins' Class Conti five lengths behind when winning this a year ago though neither have been in the best of form. Their respective trainers share ten entries here with the former looking to have the edge via BRAESIDE and Death Duty. Jack Kennedy was on the former when he finished fourth on unsuitable quicker ground in the Paddy Power with his stablemate a place behind. Today's conditions will suit both and Braeside looks the one to beat. Paul Townend chooses Franco De Port of the champion trainer's runners and his mount, a Grade 1 winner as a novice, could be on a nice mark for his handicap debut. Foxy Jacks made too many mistakes in the Paddy Power but Longhouse Poet, who beat subsequent Troytown winner Run Wild Fred just over a year ago, looks to have been laid out for this. Eklat De Rire flopped in the Ladbroke at Newbury but is much better than that.
Chris's Dream (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Mid-division, bad mistake 6th (chair), unseated rider in close 5th after 15th (canal turn), at Aintree 3m 2f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
Brahma Bull (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, slow 2nd and not fluent next, mistake 9th, soon 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Al Boum Photo (11-10) at Tramore 2m 6f (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Eklat De Rire (FR) 3-1fav (11-8) Mid-division, struggling 16th, soon pulled up, at Newbury 3m 2f hcp (1) gs in Nov.
Franco De Port (FR) 28-1 (11-12) Rear, 8th after 8th, progress at 10th, headway to 4th after 13th, lost place 2 out where bad mistake and pecked, soon slightly detached, no impression, 7th of 8, 29 1/2l behind Galvin (11-12) at Leopardstown 3m (1) Yielding in Dec.
Escaria Ten (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 7 out, pushed along after 4 out and rear of mid-division before next, no extra after 2 out and pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp (1) Yielding in Apr.
Ontheropes (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Soon disputed lead, prominent and disputed 3rd after 6th, under pressure in 5th approaching straight, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 34 3/4l behind Fury Road (11-12) at Leopardstown 3m (1) Yielding in Dec.
Coko Beach (FR) 12-1 (11-10) Led from 1st, clear 3rd, reduced advantage 6th, headed after 4 out, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened, behind and pulled up early straight, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Scarlet And Dove (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Led, not fluent 7th and mistake 3 out, bumped 2 out, soon ridden and headed, 3rd before last, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Mount Ida (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f (1) Yielding in Jan.
Class Conti (FR) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division, hampered 8th and dropped towards rear after next, detached when pulled up before 4 out, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Agusta Gold (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Towards rear, behind and pulled up before 8th, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Braeside (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division on outer, closer after 4 out, pushed along after 2 out and 7th before last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 4th closing stages, 4th of 28, 5 3/4l behind School Boy Hours (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Longhouse Poet (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Chased leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Spyglass Hill (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Ex Patriot (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Towards rear, went into 3rd after 4 out, hit 3 out, soon ridden and gradually faded, 4th of 7, 29l behind L'Homme Presse (11-1) at Ascot 2m 5f (2) gs in Dec.
Death Duty (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 4 out and 6th 2 out, 5th and pushed along entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 28, 7 1/4l behind School Boy Hours (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Smoking Gun (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Towards rear, progress before 7th, 6th halfway, 5th after 18th, travelled well in 4th after 3 out, headway to lead narrowly last, asserted run-in, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp gd in Nov beating The Dabbler (9-12) by 3l, 11 ran.
Foxy Jacks (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Chased leader, closer in 2nd at 6th, mistake 8th, challenged 2 out, pushed along entering straight, 6th and no impression when slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 7th of 28, 8 1/2l behind School Boy Hours (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Prominent in chasing group, went remote 2nd before 2 out, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Commodore (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Diol Ker (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and no impression on leaders after 3 out, went moderate 2nd after last, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Jungle Boogie (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan.
Brace Yourself (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Waited with, soon towards rear, pulled up before 7th, at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Stones And Roses (IRE) 28-1 (10-9) Chased leader, closer after 6th, 4th when mistake and unseated rider 9th, at Leopardstown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Defi Bleu (FR) 4-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along 8th, bad mistake and dropped to rear 4 out, ridden and no extra from next, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
