soon disputed, led at 3rd, 4 lengths clear at 6th where bad mistake, reduced advantage 3 out, headed 2 out, not fluent at last, ridden and kept on well to lead close home
in rear, not fluent at 5th, 15th after 6th, headway before 4 out, 6th on inner 2 out where mistake, soon ridden, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 3rd after 6th, 5th after 3 out, pushed along and lost place before 2 out where mistake, soon weakened and eased in 8th
rear of mid-division, 13th after 6th, under pressure entering straight, slightly hampered and no extra after 2 out
soon disputed, 2nd at 3rd, took closer order 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, ridden run-in, kept on, headed close home
rear, 16th after 6th, no impression 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
tracked leader, 4th after 6th, 3rd 3 out, under pressure and dropped to 7th 2 out, no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear, progress to 8th after 6th, no impression and dropped to 11th entering straight, no extra
mid-division, 7th after 6th, no impression and weakened after 3 out
close up early, soon chased leaders, 6th after 6th, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, 12th after 6th, no impression on leaders in 9th 2 out where mistake and fell
towards rear, 14th after 6th, progress before 2 out, no impression and weakened after 2 out
mid-division, 9th after 6th, under pressure after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 5th after 6th, 4th 3 out, progress to 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression on leaders at last, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, 11th after 6th, headway after 3 out, 5th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th after 6th, progress after 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders, kept on run-in without threatening
in rear, slightly detached in 17th after 6th, reminder after 4 out, no impression, never a factor
THE BALLYBOYS has won this for the past two years and is taken to land a hat-trick after an extraordinary run over fences here on St Stephen's Day. He travelled powerfully throughout that day and, despite jumping violently out to the left at the second-last, was still in front at the last when running out and handing the race to a well-supported favourite. He's obviously in good heart and can gain compensation though All About Alfie is an obvious danger. Tom Foley's charge defied a last-fence error to beat a huge field in style at Naas a couple of weeks ago and though 6lb higher has won from higher marks in the past. Crack On Corrie was only beaten just over three lengths in that latter event and has a chance at the revised weights while Viscount Wilson makes his handicap debut with a very lowly weight and is one to note in the market. Allduckornodinner was an impressive winner over fences at Down Royal on Wednesday and, from a 6lb lower mark, would be a threat if getting a run from his reserve spot. Roccorovermann was engaged in the 3.20 here yesterday.
Criq Sun (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at 6th, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 21, 37 3/4l behind Battleoverdoyen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Towards rear and 7th from halfway, took closer order from 5 out and good progress to lead after 3 out, travelling strongly when jumped left next, soon pushed along but still in front when veered left and ran out last, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Trump Sixteen (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 4th, 9th after 6th, pushed along after 4 out, slight mistake next, kept on same pace without threatening after, 8th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Fleurys Fort (10-13) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp gf in Nov.
Trans Wood (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden and some headway after 2 out, no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Clementina (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Epsilon Indi (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Towards rear, never a factor, some headway in rear of mid-division approaching 3 out, no impression after 2 out, 11th of 19, 18 1/2l behind Aasleagh Dawn (11-0) at Navan 2m 6f hcp gd in Nov.
Lily Trotter 16-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, progress to 9th after 6th, no impression and lost place 2 out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 30 1/4l behind Artic Pearl (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Dec.
All About Alfie (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead 2 out, soon ridden and led, clear and slight mistake at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec beating Kilkeaskin Molly (11-7) by 2 3/4l, 25 ran.
Queen Khaleesi (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened before 4 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Scorpion Knight (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Veered left 1st, chased leaders, 6th after 2nd, 7th before 4th, soon 8th, weakened from before 3 out, tailed off, 17th of 20, dist behind Lone Wolf (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Dec.
Warrior Assassin (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 6th after 6th, slight mistake 3 out, one pace when slight mistake last, 7th of 20, 9 1/2l behind Ronald Pump (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Trendsetter (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Towards rear, ridden in moderate 7th after 3 out, no extra entering straight, 10th of 12, dist behind Tintown Robin (12-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Nov.
La Regle (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 16, 25 1/2l behind At Your Ease (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Lets High Five It (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, no extra before 3 out, weakened, last of 18, dist behind All The Chimneys (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Sea Scorpion (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden in 8th before 2 out, no impression, 8th of 25, 14 3/4l behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Crack On Corrie (IRE) 9-2fav (11-0) Mid-division on outer, 8th 4 out, headway entering straight, disputed lead briefly 2 out, soon ridden and headed, 2nd at last, soon no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 25, 3 1/2l behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Shantou Sisu (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd after 3 out, no extra in 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Redwood Boy (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Viscount Wilson 50-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Commander Won (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Roccorovermann (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, towards rear from 2nd, pushed along briefly 4th, ridden and no extra 3 out, 15th of 18, dist behind Trans Wood (11-9) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Allduckornodinner (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Made all, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec beating Lisclogher Lad (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 13 ran.
Georgia Grace (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Stucker Hill (11-6) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Definite Doyenne (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Lady De Vesci (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
