mid-division on outer, progress into 5th 2 out, soon pushed along, dropped behind leaders before last
prominent on outer, pulled up on bend after 2nd
towards rear, mistake 2nd, ridden in 10th 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, progress on inner 2 out, close 4th on inner when checked badly before last, soon ridden and progress approaching last, 3rd and mistake at last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in
rear of mid-division on inner, 8th 2 out, soon ridden, progress into 5th at last, no extra
prominent, 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last
tracked leaders, slightly hampered 4th, pushed along in 6th when fell 2 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, dropped to rear halfway, fell 3 out
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 3 out
in rear, brought down 3 out
mid-division, bad mistake 4th, 7th 2 out, progress and ridden before last, 2nd approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in
led, ridden 2 out, headed before last, 4th at last, no extra run-in
Wate And Sea was in superb form in the autumn, scoring at Limerick and Cork, and has a course and distance victory to her credit. She's 7lb higher and has an absence to overcome which may hand the initiative to WITHER HILLS (NAP). The latter, narrowly beaten by tonight's rival Flaviana over the track and trip last month, came out a few days later and scored over fences. She has a 3lb pull with Flaviana and that may be enough for a form reversal. The Ring Is King has been in winning form on the Flat and has scored twice over hurdles while blinkers may have the desired effect on Cest Notre Gris, who has been well supported on several occasions without managing to add to his two victories on the level.
Wate And Sea (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Chased leader in 2nd, challenged before straight, led 3 out, asserted before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Seeyouallincoppers (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
The Ring Is King (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and raced in rear, some progress from 3f out and improved to challenge on outer from 1f out, ridden inside final furlong and kept on best to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr beating Alcock And Brown (10-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Baby Jake (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up, soon 4th, pushed along in last approaching straight, soon no impression, bad mistake last, last of 5, 16l behind After Rain (11-10) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Oct.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) In rear, progress into mid-division after 4 out, not fluent 3 out and niggled along, kept on without threatening under hands and heels, never involved, 7th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Flaviana (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Flaviana (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Slight mistake 1st, soon raced in moderate 9th, 7th and no impression from before straight, soon no extra, 9th of 13, dist behind Missy Tata (10-8) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Wither Hills (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer after 3 out, slight mistake next, progress on inner to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp gf in Apr beating Ballyfinboy (11-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
Cest Notre Gris (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, soon pushed along and towards rear entering straight, no extra, 9th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Red House Hill (9-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Esta Quercus (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, 8th halfway, ridden into 4th after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 6 1/4l behind Isabella Liberty (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
Alterno (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and dropped to 7th 6f out, no impression in moderate 7th 3f out, kept on one paced straight, 5th of 10, 22 1/2l behind Deor (11-7) at Wexford 1m 7f mdn Yielding in May.
Urban Dusk (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Flaviana (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, progress into 5th 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 3rd before straight, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 14l behind Isabella Liberty (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
Levi (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, a little keen, closed up on outer 2 out, disputed 5th before straight, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Tully East (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Walkabout (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th when mistake last, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 11 3/4l behind All The Chimneys (10-7) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Soon led, headed approaching last, one pace after, 4th of 16, 4l behind Dollar And A Dream (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
My Painter (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, pushed along and no extra entering straight, 13th of 16, dist behind Whippers Dream (8-7) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Eric The Third (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Led or disputed lead, headed before 4 out, led again approaching 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Borussia (11-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, slight mistake last, 8th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Isabella Liberty (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
