led, headed approaching 3rd, led again on inner approaching straight, soon clear, stayed on well
rear of mid-division, closed from 5 out, soon chased leaders, moderate 2nd 2 out, kept on under pressure without ever looking likely to get to winner
mid-division, 9th approaching 4 out, no extra from next
chased leaders early, no impression approaching 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, went moderate 8th approaching straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, moderate 4th approaching straight, soon no impression
never better than mid-division
towards rear, went moderate 9th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no impression
towards rear, fell 3rd
mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching 4 out, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, fell 2 out
prominent, led approaching 3rd, headed approaching straight, soon no impression
mid-division best, never a factor
always prominent, struggling in 2nd before straight, 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent, lost place from before 4 out, soon no impression
prominent, 4th approaching 4 out, no extra from next, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders early, no extra from 3 out
mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next
Satwa King likes it around here but has generally shown his form on ground with plenty of give. The youngster One For Joules is in good form on the Flat and has scope for further improvement over timber while it's about time Worldly Wise was winning over hurdles though he could probably do with a drop in the weights. Moon Dice probably needs further on this going but it was quick ground when Flight Control scored at Clonmel in September and he's on the short-list. NEWMARKET STORY hasn't had much experience for his age but his only start in a handicap over timber produced his best run at Punchestown in October and a chance is taken on his fitness after a long break.
Moon Dice (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Led, headed 3rd, challenged 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 9, 31l behind Aughnacurraveel (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Nov.
Worldly Wise 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, 7th of 17, 17l behind Schinkel (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Klassy (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, 7th and progress approaching 4 out where slightly slow jump, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 25l behind For A Finish (11-12) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-109 gd in Oct.
Brodies Dubrovnik (USA) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway in 4th before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Prima Vista (11-12) at Galway 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Captain Declan (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, no extra 3 out, 12th of 18, 49l behind Trendelenburg (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
Flight Control (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, poor 6th 5 out, 8th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 15, 49l behind Steele's Rock (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Apr.
Rhum And Coke (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no threat from 3 out, 13th of 25, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Redera (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, headway into 11th 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 30, 18l behind Abbey Glen (10-1) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Mar.
One For Joules (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Soon raced in 3rd, 2nd and no impression under pressure from 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Launchpad (11-0) at Thurles 2m 4yo hdl in Mar.
Night Spark (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, 8th and progress 3 out, ridden next, 6th when slight mistake last, no extra, 7th of 16, 11l behind Rockazar (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Houmahaka (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 14th of 18, well behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
Newmarket Story (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd after 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 9l behind Apt Manor (11-7) at Galway 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Nordic Hawk (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, kept on from 3 out without reaching leaders, 6th of 24, 20l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Teak (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 10th of 15, 25l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Tipper Road (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, brought down 4 out, in a race won by Abbey Glen (10-1) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Mar, 30 ran.
Isobella Blue 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, no extra in 7th 2 out, moderate 6th entering straight, weakened before last, 12th of 20, 28l behind Turner Brown (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Jan.
Prayer From Heaven (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Led, headed before 4 out, driven along approaching straight and dropped to 5th 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 18, 39l behind Flemenstar (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Satwa King (FR) 5-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, closed into 4th before 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 9l behind Ever Dreaming (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
