prominent, led halfway, pushed along and joined approaching straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway on outer in 5th approaching straight, 4th and pushed along 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place quickly under 4f out, weakened, eased in rear over 1f out, tailed off
mid-division, 5th halfway, smooth headway approaching straight and led under 2f out, soon drew clear, kept on well final furlong, impressive
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute lead approaching straight, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression in 3rd, no extra final furlong
towards rear, 8th halfway, 6th and pushed along approaching straight, no extra under 2f out
prominent early, 6th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear 5f out, no extra approaching straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out
soon led, headed halfway, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, no extra in 6th 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along and detached in rear 5f out, 8th approaching straight, ridden and some headway in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace to go 3rd close home
This has attracted a top-class line-up headed by the likely favourite Kilcruit, a very impressive winner at Naas and the pick of Patrick Mullins over Ramillies and Whatdeawant. Chemical Energy goes for Gordon Elliott after two equally impressive victories though the vote goes to NOBLE YEATS. Emmet Mullins' charge needs a thorough test of stamina but he's almost certain to get that here as Derek O'Connor will ensure there's no hanging around given his mount has already won over 2m3f. Letsbeclearaboutit gained two very easy victories before bumping into the outstanding Sir Gerhard at Navan so is by no means out of this.
Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE) 9-4 (12-2) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Sir Gerhard (11-13) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Tracked leader, close 2nd halfway, travelling well 3f out, soon on terms, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, went clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Down Royal 2m Yielding - Soft in Oct beating On Eagles Wings (12-5) by 8l, 5 ran.
Anglers Crag 25-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd for much, ridden 3f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 13 1/2l behind Sir Gerhard (11-13) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Kilcruit (IRE) 4-5fav (12-2) Waited with, disputed 8th halfway, closed up travelling smoothly straight, led over 1f out, pushed out to assert and stayed on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Navan 2m sft in Dec beating Killer Mode (12-2) by 9 1/2l, 10 ran.
Noble Yeats (IRE) 5-4fav (12-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute lead 4f out and led entering straight, asserted over 1f out, pushed out and stretched further clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Thurles 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Soldier Of Destiny (12-0) by 19l, 12 ran.
Ramillies (IRE) 15-8fav (12-2) Tracked leaders early, moderate 4th halfway, closer 6f out and led travelling well entering straight, asserted over 1f out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec beating Tucson Train (12-2) by 10l, 10 ran.
Ever Present (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd for much, ridden 3f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 5, 13 1/2l behind Sir Gerhard (11-13) at Navan 2m lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Teescomponentsyess (IRE) 28-1 (11-13) Made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec beating Kings Keeper (12-2) by 3l, 7 ran.
The Banger Doyle (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Quickly away and soon clear, reduced advantage at halfway, ridden and clear again entering straight, reduced advantage and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead close home, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m hvy in Dec beating Aslukwoodhavit (11-11) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Whatdeawant (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th 6f out, headway travelling well 2f out, pushed along and progress between horses to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards, won at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan beating Ginto (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
