Capodanno had just one run in France a year ago before starting favourite on his debut for new connections over 2m3f at Clonmel where a mistake at the last put paid to his chances. He'll be better for the run but so will RAJSALAD for his close second to the long odds-on Ganapathi at Cork when the rest where nowhere and Conor O'Dwyer's charge gets the nod. Kalkas, another with a lone French run to his credit, was in touch for a long time when tackling 2m4f at Navan while Rocky's Howya showed potential over timber at Cork before a fair run in a Tramore bumper
Bader 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 16, 29l behind Dyagilev (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Oct.
Five Helmets (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 4 out and reminder, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight, 12th of 19, dist behind Magic Tricks (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
King And Queen (FR) 1-2fav (9-2) Led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace and lost 2 places inside final final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Breathable (9-11) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Stone Mason (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 17, dist behind Hes A Hardy Bloke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Capodanno (FR) 6-4fav (11-6) Led and disputed, slight mistake 3 out and headed, disputed again entering straight, ridden 2 out, slight mistake last, soon under pressure in 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Pepite De Belle (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Confusionanddelay (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 14th of 19, dist behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
El Cid (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Mullagh Abu.
Globetrottersivola (FR) 50-1 (11-9) Waited with, 9th after 3rd, fell 4th, at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Henry Star (IRE) Notnowcato gelding out of Beneficial Buttons.
Justbecool (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in moderate 5th entering straight, soon no impression, 4th of 17, 25l behind Hes A Hardy Bloke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Kalkas (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, 3rd approaching 6th, effort and slight mistake 3 out, no extra after 2 out, one pace, 5th of 18, 24l behind Legacy Thor (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Killybegs Junior (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, no threat in straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 13, dist behind Gua Du Large (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Magnor Glory (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) In rear, mistakes 1st and 3rd, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 11th of 19, dist behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Mahons Glory (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, moderate 6th at last (usual 3 out), soon no impression, never a factor, 8th of 19, 33l behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Rajsalad (FR) 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, disputed moderate 6th from 3rd, moderate 4th from 4 out, closed and effort straight, soon 2nd, slight mistake last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Ganapathi (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Rocky's Howya (IRE) 8-1 (11-13) Held up in touch in 6th, progress into 3rd 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Teescomponentsyess (11-13) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Rodgers Park (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Prominent, not go with leaders approaching 7th, lost position approaching straight, soon weakened, fell last, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Sage Boat (IRE) 22-1 (11-11) Waited with, 11th early, soon off pace, pushed along over 6f out, soon under pressure and weakened, completely tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
Secret Secret (IRE) 125-1 (11-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, no impression, 7th of 11, dist behind Ennemi Public (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Caesar Rock (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, soon weakened, 6th of 20, dist behind Holymacapony (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Carmels Gift (IRE) 80-1 (11-11) Mid-division, not fluent at 1st, progress after 3rd, 7th before 4th, slight mistake 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 12th of 20, dist behind Master Mcshee (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
