in touch, 3rd halfway, lost place before 4 out, weakened before 2 out
prominent, lost place before 4th, 7th halfway, moderate 5th before 4 out, 6th before 2 out, no impression, ridden into 4th before last, kept on well to 2nd close home, not trouble winner
rear of mid-division, no impression on leaders before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
led, headed after 1st, took closer order after 7th, 3rd after 7th, moderate 2nd before 4 out, progress 2 out, closed after 2 out, no impression on leader before last, no extra run-in, dropped to 3rd close home
mid-division, 6th halfway, moderate 4th before 4 out, progress 2 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on run-in, dropped to 4th closing stages
prominent on outer, soon led, increased advantage at 3rd, clear after 4th, reduced advantage after 7th, headed before 8th, weakened after 8th, mistake 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, 7th before 2 out, no impression after 2 out, soon weakened
chased leader, 5th halfway, progress after 7th, no impression 2 out, weakened after 2 out
rear of mid-division, towards rear after 4th, rapid headway to 2nd after 7th, led before 8th, asserted after 8th, soon clear, reduced advantage 2 out, stayed on before last, ran on well
rear of mid-division, progress to 5th before 2 out, under pressure and weakened after 2 out
rear, progress after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
rear, progress after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 6th at last, kept on same pace without threatening
towards rear, progress after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
in touch, 4th halfway, moderate 3rd before 4 out, progress before 2 out, dropped to 4th and ridden over 1f out, weakened in 5th before last
Double Windsor is the only distance winner but is on a long losing run and is better over fences. Electricitywork has never won in 14 starts over timber though had dropped to a fair mark when runner-up at Down Royal and Hugh Morgan's claim is a plus. Land Jet did better when placed at Gowran but has never raced beyond the minimum trip and this is a big step up. ESTHERS MARVEL was narrowly beaten over the track and trip in October and made a very encouraging return to action at Limerick last week when just outpaced on the run-in by Mr Bercow. A repeat would see her difficult to beat though Four Horsemen also finished second in the first division of that same handicap so has to be considered a threat. Short Story Long was only just behind when the selection finished runner-up here in October and, if ready after a break, should get into contention.
Electricitywork (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th when slightly hampered before 3 out, soon 2nd, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2 out, 4th at last, kept on one pace to go 2nd final 75 yards, 2nd of 18, 8l behind Ragin Cajun (10-13) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Land Jet (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, stayed on into 5th 2 out, disputed moderate 3rd last, 3rd and kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 18 3/4l behind Forrard Away (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Little Haarth (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, still close up 3 out, 7th next, soon pushed along and no extra, eased in straight, 10th of 20, dist behind Exciting Oscar (10-12) at Punchestown 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Esthers Marvel (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Chased clear leader, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 5 out, disputed lead after 3 out, pushed along entering straight, jumped high 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Mr Bercow (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Four Horsemen (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th 5 out, pushed along entering straight and 3rd 2 out, ridden and 2nd at last, kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Definiteadare (11-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Bitofalright (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Soon led, headed before 6th and led again 8th, headed 4 out and soon no extra, weakened, well behind and pulled up before last, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Rubiana (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, bad mistake 1st, 8th when slightly hampered 3 out, ridden and no impression in 7th approaching next, 5th at last, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Springfield Lodge (10-7) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Our Majella (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders in moderate 5th, closed after 5th, slightly slow and reminder next, soon headway, under pressure from 4 out, no extra in 8th approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ask Dee (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Raced in 9th early, 11th from 6th where slight mistake, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Cahirdown Boy (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Oscar Light (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression before 4 out, soon detached and pulled up before 2 out, at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Sep.
Peter's Pence (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Waited with, soon towards rear, 7th from 8th, pushed along approaching straight, one pace from before 2 out, 8th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Bye Bye O Bye (11-3) at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Scanimax (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always behind, ran around on outer approaching 4th, never a factor, 17th of 19, dist behind Oneknightmoreihope (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Castlehume Gold (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Disputed early, chased leader from 3rd, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Cool Dude 11-2 (10-11) Mid-division early, 5th halfway, improved into 2nd before 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon disputed, ridden into narrow lead after 2 out, jumped left last, kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Enduring Love (10-10) by 5 1/2l, 11 ran.
Double Windsor (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd and ridden along briefly, pushed along at stages after in last, no extra from before 10th, completely tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Spancil Hill (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Short Story Long (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 8th after 8th, headway before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd after 2 out, stayed on before last, ridden and kept on run-in, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Myladyrose (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Thedapperdoyen (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
