held up in mid-division, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no extra, weakened and pulled up before last
held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, ridden after 2 out, stayed on into 7th last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
held up in mid-division, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression entering straight, soon no extra
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
held up towards rear, progress into mid-division after 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress in 7th before 2 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd last, kept on without reaching winner
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before next, pulled up before last
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, 3rd before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, slight mistake 6th, ridden into 11th 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd before 3 out, ridden to lead entering straight, soon pressed, headed before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next
held up in mid-division, slight mistake 5th, hampered on rail after 3 out, ridden in 10th 2 out, soon no impression
held up, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, mid-division best, ridden and weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up
soon disputed, led after 2nd, headed 5th, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
led and disputed, headed after 2nd, regained lead 5th, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders on rail, 10th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, progress into 3rd 2 out, travelled well to challenge entering straight, led before last, ridden last, kept on well run-in
chased leaders early, mid-division before 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division best, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off
settled behind leaders, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
With six entries, Willie Mullins plays a strong hand and Paul Townend chooses Koshari, who returned after a very long absence to land a Cork handicap in style last month for which he's up 9lb. DAMALISQUE (NAP) was well supported for a Naas handicap in November but just came up short though losses were recovered in impressive fashion at Navan last week. Joseph O'Brien's charge is 12lb higher here but is progressing fast and Mark Walsh rides rather than Pure Genius, who he was on board for a facile maiden success at Punchestown. Ballyshannon Rose has been superbly placed to land four handicaps though another 12lb rise in this better race may be enough to prevent a five-timer. Several of these were behind Dandy Mag here in December and the winner is greatly respected.
City Island (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Waited with, soon in rear, no impression 3 out, some headway and slight mistake last, one pace, last of 4, 15 3/4l behind Bachasson (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Koshari (FR) 4-1 (11-10) Waited with towards rear, not fluent 7th, closed up approaching straight travelling smoothly, pushed along from 3 out and chased leader, closed approaching last, led run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Fairyhill Run (9-12) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
The Jam Man (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, off the pace when ridden 3 out, stayed on from before last, 6th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Main Fact (11-4) at Haydock 3m hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Dandy Mag (FR) 16-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, closer 2 out, pushed along and headway in 9th entering straight, went 3rd at last, ridden and kept on well to lead inside final 100 yards, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec beating The Bosses Oscar (11-3) by 1l, 20 ran.
Low Sun 17-2 (11-7) Chased leader in 3rd, went 2nd after 5th, pushed along and no impression on leader 2 out, 8 lengths down when left in lead at last, ridden and headed 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, 1/2l behind Percy Warner (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Sayo 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, 11th at 7th, headway straight, one pace from before 2 out, 8th of 20, 25 3/4l behind Flooring Porter (10-6) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Unexpected Depth (IRE) 9-2fav (11-3) Mid-division, closer 2 out and headway on outer entering straight, pushed along and disputed lead approaching last, ridden and headed early run-in, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Morosini (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, mid-division halfway, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, 7th before last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 20, 14 3/4l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Damalisque (FR) 5-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, led travelling well next, 2 length lead last, pushed out and asserted run-in, comfortably, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating Mon Lino (10-3) by 7 1/2l, 20 ran.
Downtown Getaway (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Close up, weakened from 2 out, 15th of 20, 34 1/2l behind Our Power (11-3) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Anything Will Do (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along and close up 2 out, ridden and some headway early straight and 5th before last, no impression run-in, 5th of 20, 13 1/2l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Articulum (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Soon disputed lead, led from 6 out, headed after 2 out, soon no extra, one pace, 2nd of 15, 22l behind The Long Mile (10-8) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Ballyshannon Rose (IRE) 9-4fav (10-11) Rear of mid-division on inner, headway travelling well from 3 out, switched to outer entering straight, led 2 out, soon pushed clear, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Jan beating Tokyo Getaway (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Walk To Freedom (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 3rd, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Frontal Assault (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden and asserted after next, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m 7f sft in Dec beating Born Patriot (11-2) by 4 3/4l, 10 ran.
Pure Genius (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Made all, went clear of main danger 3 out, well clear 2 out, stayed on strongly straight, not extended, very easily, won at Punchestown 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Fantasio D'alene (12-0) by dist, 7 ran.
Chavi Artist (IRE) 28-1 (10-6) Led early, tracked leader and 4th halfway, lost place 4 out and towards rear after next, no extra after 2 out and behind when pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Julies Stowaway (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and closer next, ridden and no impression approaching last where mistake, no extra run-in, 4th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Fun Light (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Maze Runner (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Disputed lead early, prominent, a little keen, slight mistake 3rd, jumped slightly left 4th, hit 6th, 3rd at 7th, on terms approaching straight, soon headed and no extra, 10th of 20, 30 1/2l behind Flooring Porter (10-6) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Heroes Of Renown (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, closer 2 out, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra, never a factor, 13th of 20, 33 1/4l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Arverne (FR) 6-4fav (10-13) Mid-division, headway into 4th 5 out, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden to lead 2 out, stayed on well run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Punchestown 3m 2f hcp hvy in Dec beating Atlantic Shore (11-11) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Plinth (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Waited with towards rear, well off pace and slight mistake in last at 14th, soon no danger and pulled up before 19th, at Punchestown 3m hvy in Nov.
Cracking Smart (FR) 80-1 (12-3) In rear, pushed along after 3rd, not fluent 7th, detached when slight mistake 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 14th of 20, 37 3/4l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Sneaky Getaway (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 1st and 4th, some headway on inner after 3 out and in touch next, soon no extra after 2 out and behind when pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Prominent early, 3rd at 5th, lost place 4 out and soon pushed along towards rear, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Blanketontheground (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
