led and disputed, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, led and disputed from 3rd, ridden in narrow lead before 2 out, joined run-in, kept on best close home
towards rear, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, jumped up and closer 3 out, challenged entering straight, travelled well in close 2nd before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, switched right before last, disputed and every chance run-in, no extra close home
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden in 12th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden before straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
towards rear, niggled along in last halfway, pulled up before 6 out
mid-division, ridden into moderate 7th 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Cosmo's Moon followed a very good second at Thurles with a poor effort when odds-on at Down Royal a few days later though it may have come too soon. DEBUCHET, a winner on the Flat here, continues to frustrate and had every chance at Navan last time but is probably still the one to beat. Willie Mullins has two entries. Poker D'ainay finished runner-up in bumpers at Sligo and Galway before a poor effort on the latter track in October while the German-bred Future Monarch is making his racecourse debut though has the pedigree to make a name for himself. Brog Ahaon almost defied a huge SP at Thurles last month and has Rachael Blackmore's assistance this time.
Brog Ahaon (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along to challenge and pecked 2 out, soon led, ridden and joined approaching last, headed run-in and kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 1/4l behind Iconic Lady (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Cahir Abbey Tavern (IRE) 100-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, mistake 1st and slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Chapati (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, soon close up in 2nd, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, kept on into 2nd again without reaching winner close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Noureev (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Cosmo's Moon (IRE) 4-5fav (11-4) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression from 3 out, no extra before next, 5th of 18, dist behind Roll Again (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Mar.
Dasmyhoss (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out and some headway approaching straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 13 1/2l behind Camlann (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Debuchet (FR) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute 2nd when mistake 3 out, soon pushed along in 3rd, went 2nd approaching last, ridden run-in, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 21, 2 1/2l behind Final List (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Dubai Outlaw (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 4 out, 17th of 18, dist behind Breaken (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Future Monarch (GER) Lord Of England gelding out of Fantasmatic.
Lessofdnegativity (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Luck Of The Deise.
Live Every Day (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Prominent, a little keen, 6th before halfway, no impression under 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Cobbler's Way (11-11) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Lough Gur (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Waited with, slightly impeded after 1st, reminder after 3rd, 18th approaching halfway, never a factor, 16th of 22, dist behind Chosen Mate (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Monition (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Soon prominent, disputed at times from before 8th hurdle jumped, pushed along in 3rd from 11th, no extra and slight mistake last, 7th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Lady Writer (11-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Muyam Spirit (FR) 66-1 (11-4) Held up, soon towards rear, inclined to jump slightly left, never a factor, 12th of 18, dist behind Annamix (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Pass Cross (IRE) Robin Des Pres gelding out of Coagh.
Poker D'Ainay (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along and on terms 4f out, soon headed and weakened from before straight, 13th of 14, dist behind Abacadabras (11-10) at Galway 2m Yielding in Oct.
Yendo (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway into 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression when pecked slightly 2 out, soon no extra, 11th of 18, 15 1/2l behind Iconic Lady (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Mar.
Sand Fly (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, dist behind School Boy Hours (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn sft in Mar.
Ballinlongig (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 7th after 3rd, 5th after 5th, 6th approaching straight and one pace, 8th of 13, dist behind Mountain Fox (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Time For An Oscar (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Led, headed 5f out, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, weakened, 5th of 9, 36 1/4l behind Fury Road (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Eat The Book (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 15th of 21, dist behind Final List (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Ontheropes (IRE) 9-4 (11-13) Chased leaders, 7th after halfway, effort and not much room briefly early straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Fire Away (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
