tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
led, headed 3rd, led again from 5th, headed 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
mid-division on outer early, progress to lead on outer at 3rd, jumped badly right next and joined, headed 5th jumped right next, weakened quickly from 5 out, pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, 5th entering straight, kept on without threatening in 4th run-in
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, never a factor
mid-division on inner, headway 3 out, ridden after next, improved to lead approaching last, led briefly after last, headed and no extra inside final furlong
in rear, some progress into 9th 2 out, soon no impression, never a factor
towards rear, ridden in moderate 11th 2 out, soon no impression, never a factor
in rear, headway 3 out, ridden in 5th next, soon no impression
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th 5 out, ridden and weakened from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
rear of mid-division, headway from 3 out, 6th travelling well next, improved to dispute lead approaching last, bad mistake at last and headed briefly, pushed along to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, cheekily
tracked leaders on inner, 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, kept on same pace from last
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, weakened entering straight
prominent, led 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra run-in
MYDOR looked well ahead of the handicapper when scoring over 2m6f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day and, though raised 8lb, comes here with a low weight and can complete a double. Usuel Smurfer had been chasing before reverting to hurdles on a much lower mark and scoring over the course and distance. He's gone up 8lb but is still well in compared to his rating over the bigger obstacles. Ravished is another who had been chasing before scoring over timber at Limerick but he impressed the assessor enough to be raised 11lb. Forever Gold alternates between hurdles and fences and fell when holding every chance last time. Owennacurra Milan wasn't far behind in Usuel Smurfer's race on this track and was finishing strongly so he can go well at a big price in a tight handicap.
Usuel Smurfer (FR) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leader, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, progress to dispute entering straight, led last and kept on well run-in, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec beating Off The Charts (10-7) by 2 1/4l, 21 ran.
Dalasiri (IRE) 22-1 (11-9) Towards rear, progress 4 out and 4th next, no impression in 5th after 2 out, no extra, 6th of 12, 20l behind Fosters Cross (10-10) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Whatuthink (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Led, 6 lengths advantage halfway, reduced lead 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened, 15th of 21, 22l behind Usuel Smurfer (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Theatre Bird (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led after 1st, headed 2 out, soon no impression, no extra in 5th approaching last, 6th of 9, 14l behind Carrigmoorna Rock (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Grand Partner (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, lost place after 3 out and towards rear next, progress entering straight, no impression and left 4th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Bentelimar (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Phantom Prince (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 11, 27l behind Sort It Out (10-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Archie Meade (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 11th entering straight, some progress into 7th last, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 21, 10l behind Usuel Smurfer (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Go Darsi Go (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Mid-division, improved into 3rd before 6th, dropped to 5th before 3 out and soon no impression, 4th of 7, 49l behind Captainofthefleet (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl hvy in Dec.
Memories Of Milan (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, towards rear 2 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, kept on run-in, 9th of 21, 14l behind Usuel Smurfer (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Owennacurra Milan (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 14th after 2 out, 10th last, kept on run-in, 5th of 21, 9l behind Usuel Smurfer (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Ravished (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Prominent, 3rd after 8th, improved to dispute lead 5 out, led from next, went clear from 3 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 3m hcp hdl hvy in Dec beating Sarah Battle (9-11) by 7l, 13 ran.
Mireya (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Towards rear, 8th halfway, rear and hampered 2 out, moderate 7th approaching last, kept on well run-in to go 5th close home, 5th of 9, 13l behind Carrigmoorna Rock (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Railway Zira (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Prominent, led from 3rd, headed after 8th, ridden after 3 out, joined for 2nd 2 out, soon no impression on winner, went 2nd again after last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Whatwillwecallher (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mrs beg chs sft.
Mydor (FR) 5-2fav (10-4) Mid-division on inner, slight mistake 3 out, progress travelling well entering straight, disputed lead 2 out, soon ridden, led after last, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl sft beating King Blue (10-2) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Forever Gold (IRE) 4-1fav (10-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 6th 4 out, improved into 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, close enough 3rd when fell at last, in a race won by Sword Fish (11-1) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs sft, 11 ran.
Mine Now (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 11th after 2 out, progress straight and left 5th last, kept on well, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bentelimar (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Dom Lukka (FR) 16-1 (10-7) Chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 5th, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Lite Duties (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.
