tracked leaders, soon 3rd, not fluent 1st, 2nd travelling well entering straight, soon led and went on, pushed along in 2 lengths lead when jumped right last, ridden out and kept on well
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 3rd before last, 2nd when mistake last, ridden and no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th before last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear after 2nd, slightly hampered next and soon detached, ridden and no extra approaching straight
always towards rear, never a factor, slightly hampered 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelling well on inner entering straight, pushed along in 2nd before last, 3rd at last, ridden run-in, no extra
prominent, tracked leader before 1st, led before 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and headed early straight, 7th at last, no extra
tracked leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra when fell last
mid-division, not fluent 1st, fell 3rd
prominent, led before 1st, headed before 2nd, pushed along in 2nd approaching straight, 3rd entering straight, ridden and weakened before last
mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 9th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression in 12th approaching straight, kept on one pace
mid-division on inner, slightly hampered 3rd, pushed along in 11th entering straight, stayed on to go 5th at last, ridden in 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 7th on inner early straight, soon not clear run, 6th at last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on
always towards rear, never a factor, hampered 3rd, ridden and no extra approaching straight
rear of mid-division, hampered and unseated rider 3rd
It's rare to see a four-year-old in such a demanding handicap but Common Practice has been running well and connections must believe he's well treated. All Those Years is one to note in the market while Whatsavailable won nicely at Fairyhouse and his stamina could come into play. Hey Johnny hasn't been done any favours with a 9lb rise for his Thurles success but stablemates GAELIC WARRIOR (NAP) and Tax For Max can fight this out. The former failed by a short-head to make a winning start for Willie Mullins at Cheltenham in March but has returned to action with facile victories in minor company at Tramore and Clonmel. It will be a surprise if he isn't contesting graded races in the future and can make a winning handicap debut. Tax For Max made most for a convincing victory at Punchestown in November and can get into the frame.
Gaelic Warrior (GER) 1-14fav (11-9) Made all, jumped slightly right throughout, clear after 4th, slightly reduced advantage entering straight, drew clear from last, not extended, won at Clonmel 2m 1f hvy in Jan beating Blue Sari (11-12) by 15l, 6 ran.
Ballyadam (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, progress to 11th before 5th, lost place and no impression before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 14th of 20, 35 1/4l behind Tudor City (11-4) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Anna Bunina (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra in straight, 10th of 14, 24 3/4l behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Good Time Jonny (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 3rd after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, ridden to challenge briefly entering straight, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 27, 16 1/2l behind Maxxum (10-5) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
An Epic Song (FR) 50-1 (11-8) In touch, moderate 5th after 4th, lost place before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 12th of 17, dist behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Tax For Max (GER) 5-4fav (11-9) Led and disputed lead early, led from 4th and made rest, travelling well entering straight, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, won at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov beating Falcon Eight (11-9) by 7 1/2l, 6 ran.
Effernock Fizz (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/2l behind John Alexander (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
The Tide Turns 10-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in mid-division after 2 out, no impression approaching last where mistake, no extra, never a factor, 13th of 14, dist behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Man O Work (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, 4th after 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Whatsavailable (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden entering straight, disputed lead before 2 out, led at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec beating Flying Scotsman (11-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
All Those Years 10-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ran freely, 8th halfway, pushed along in straight and moderate 5th after 2 out, no extra, 5th of 9, 26 1/4l behind Lucky Max (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
An Mhi (IRE) 3-1fav (11-13) In touch in rear, effort on inner after 3 out when checked and bumped, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 9, 9 3/4l behind The Gradual Slope (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Nibiru (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, closer 3 out, pushed along and 9th entering straight, some headway into 6th before last, no impression run-in, 6th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Fortunedefortunata (IRE) 6-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along after 3 out and 6th next, ridden approaching last and 4th early run-in, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 23, 2 3/4l behind Dollys Destination (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Hey Johnny (IRE) 7-4fav (10-6) Disputed early, tracked leader after 2nd, slight mistake 4th, led entering straight, pressed and slight mistake 2 out, soon pushed along and 2-length advantage, ridden and kept on strongly run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Jan beating Popova (11-1) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Charli Parcs (FR) 14-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, closer before 3 out, 7th and pushed along approaching straight, no impression before last, no extra, 7th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Common Practice (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, moderate 5th after 4 out, took closer order 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last, no impression on winner, kept on one pace to moderate 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 18l behind Blood Destiny (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
