mid-division, bad mistake 4th, 11th bypassing 2 out, no impression
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, 15th on outer bypassing 2 out, headway entering straight, ridden to dispute lead at last, headed after last, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway into 5th bypassing 2 out, ridden entering straight, 6th at last, no extra
rear of mid-division on outer, 10th bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, 9th bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before last
prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, ridden bypassing 2 out, headed entering straight, weakened quickly
towards rear, progress into 13th on inner bypassing 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division on inner, 14th bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
rear of mid-division on inner, slight mistake 6th, headway into 4th on inner bypassing 2 out, led on inner travelling well before last, mistake and joined at last, soon ridden and headed, no extra inside final furlong, checked close home
led early, ran around briefly after 1st, headed 2nd, dropped to mid-division and ridden before 2 out, weakened
in rear, trailing 3rd, some progress and ridden entering straight, moderate 11th at last, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
in rear, slight mistake 1st, slightly hampered 4th, ridden before 2 out, weakened
prominent, ridden bypassing 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway on outer entering straight, ridden in 5th at last, stayed on strongly run-in to lead last strides
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, headway entering straight, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead at last, led after last, headed last strides, 3rd at line
prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, led and ridden entering straight, headed before last, no extra run-in
in rear, effort when short of room entering straight, checked approaching last, ridden in 9th at last, stayed on strongly run-in, went 3rd close home, 2nd at line, never nearer, just failed
mid-division on outer, headway 3 out, 3rd bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division, 12th bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, ridden in closer 6th bypassing 2 out, no impression
Charles Byrnes has won this for the past two years and the stable had a winner on Thursday so don't be surprised by a big run from Thosedaysaregone from the bottom of the weights. Willie Mullins has six entries with Paul Townend on board BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP, runner-up in the November Handicap on the Flat before occupying the same spot behind her very progressive stable companion Janidil, who is now rated 144, at Fairyhouse. She's handed the vote though Unexcepted, another from the yard, is reunited with Mark Walsh who won easily on him at Fairyhouse in November. Tiger Tap Tap is another stable entry with obvious chances on his handicap debut while Top Moon is progressive enough with the likes of Scheu Time, Fauguernon and The Mouse Doctor others to consider in a hugely competitive handicap.
Mister Blue Sky (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Janidil (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Top Moon (FR) 9-4fav (10-10) Took keen hold early and chased leaders, dropped to 12th from 4th, headway and switched left approaching 2 out, 3rd before last, chased winner and kept on same pace inside final 50yds, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Alfa Mix (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Eglantine Du Seuil (FR) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th next, no extra, kept on one pace in straight, 5th of 8, 25 1/2l behind Stormy Ireland (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Dec.
Embittered (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Disputed early, chased leader after 1st, dropped to 3rd before 4th, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression in moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 20l behind Abacadabras (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Foveros (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, headway but pushed along approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out, 6th of 8, 23 3/4l behind Fury Road (11-6) at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec.
Unexcepted (FR) 8-11fav (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd entering straight, ridden and tried to close before 2 out, no impression on winner when slight mistake last, no extra, 2nd of 5, 22l behind Easywork (11-11) at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 1-2fav (11-7) Held up in rear, mistake 7th and slight mistake 4 out, closer 3 out, 2nd entering straight, challenged before 2 out, disputed and pecked slightly 2 out, soon ridden, narrow lead after last, left clear run-in, kept on, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hvy in Jan beating Ferocious (11-9) by 23l, 4 ran.
Golden Spear 33-1 (11-10) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened, 23rd of 25, dist behind The Moyglass Flyer (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Daybreak Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden and headed before last, stayed on again to press leader last, kept on well run-in, held close home, 2nd of 25, 1 1/2l behind The Moyglass Flyer (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Thatsy (FR) 7-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, close 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 25, 3 1/2l behind The Moyglass Flyer (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Buildmeupbuttercup 7-2 (10-7) Held up in rear, slight mistake 2nd and mistake 3rd, headway travelling well on inner into 4th entering straight, went 3rd 2 out, ridden to dispute lead approaching last, not fluent at last, headed early run-in, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Janidil (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Mind's Eye (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up ridden, slight mistakes 1st, 3rd and 5th, reminders after 5th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Kilfenora (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Scheu Time (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Chased leader, close up briefly 2nd, 3rd halfway, improved to lead entering straight, clear 2 out, easily, won at Cork 2m hcp sft in Dec beating Goodbye Someday (10-8) by 6 1/2l, 13 ran.
Lever Du Soleil (FR) 4-1 (9-6) A little keen, waited with, 7th after halfway, headway when slightly impeded over 1f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind King's Vow (9-9) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Shumaker (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Ran 3rd, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon ridden and headway to lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan beating Future Proof (11-2) by 4 1/4l, 6 ran.
Thosedaysaregone (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some progress after 2 out, pushed along in 7th before last, no impression, 6th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Mister Eddman (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
You Raised Me Up (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led and disputed, headed before 6th, led again approaching straight, joined before 2 out, soon headed and no impression, 5th of 25, 10 1/2l behind Conflated (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Fan De Blues (FR) 8-13fav (11-9) Led, joined before 3 out and headed approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, ridden and no impression between final 2, kept on well run-in to lead again closing stages, won at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov beating Exceeded Brief (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Golden Jewel (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th before 2 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, stayed on into 4th last, kept on run-in to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 25, 2 3/4l behind The Moyglass Flyer (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Fauguernon (FR) 6-4fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight and no impression before 2 out where left 3rd, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace run-in to go moderate 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 8 1/2l behind Texard (10-12) at Cork 2m sft in Jan.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 6-4fav (10-8) Held up, headway 3 out, led last, pushed out, comfortable, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gs in Jan beating Seaborough (11-0) by 8l, 8 ran.
Rasiym (FR) 5-1 (11-7) Prominent, dropped to 6th at 5th, progress on inner before 2 out, pushed along in 4th before last, ridden and kept on run-in without threatening, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Fakir (11-7) at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Sire Du Berlais (FR) 16-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, hampered 2nd, stayed on from 3 out, never near to challenge, 4th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Silver Sheen (10-4) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
