always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out
rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway and moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
prominent and led from 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, pressed briefly next, pushed along and 2 lengths clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
mid-division, some headway 4 out, hampered next, went moderate 5th 2 out, no impression approaching last, no extra
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer 4 out, badly hampered next and left 3rd, pushed along in 4th and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in
mid-division, some headway 4 out, hampered next, moderate 10th 2 out, kept on one pace
prominent early, slight mistake 2nd and chased leaders from next, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 4 out, 5th when brought down next
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer 4 out, fell next
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer 4 out and left 2nd after next, pushed along and no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace
led, ran freely, headed 2nd, remained prominent, ridden after 3 out and no extra before next, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
rear of mid-division, 12th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no impression after 3 out, no extra from next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, mid-division halfway, no impression after 3 out, no extra from next
rear of mid-division, hampered 3 out, no extra in straight, never a factor
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, left 5th after 3 out, closer in 3rd at next where pecked slightly, no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
held up in rear, no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division, some headway after halfway, moderate 6th 2 out, no extra approaching last
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
rear of mid-division, no impression when hampered 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slow 3rd, no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from next, never a factor
ENTOUCAS doesn't look to have much to do to finally lose his maiden tag over hurdles. He's been unfortunate to come up against some of hurdling's top novices including Envoi Allen and Klassical Dream so should find this much less daunting. Village Mystic, a winning point-to-pointer and bumper, showed much improved form when stepped up to 1m4f at Navan and looks next best though Fakiera has shown potential in bumpers. Fourbi went for E130,000 at the sales after easily winning a bumper in France so is one to keep an eye on.
Demophon 20-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders in 7th, pushed along on inner under 4f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Ela Katrina (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Enjoy D'allen (FR) 10-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 10th after 3 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 18 1/2l behind Department Of War (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Jan.
Entoucas (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) Soon led, pressed from before final hurdle, headed over 1f out, soon no extra and one pace, 2nd of 18, 9l behind Mt Leinster (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Fairway Finder (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) In rear, progress 3 out, went moderate 12th entering straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 21, dist behind Asterion Forlonge (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Feathered Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway into 3rd at halfway, pushed along and lost place quickly after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan.
Gold Des Bois (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, narrow lead halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon pressed, ridden and headed approaching next, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 30 3/4l behind Column Of Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Hybery (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before next, 9th of 16, dist behind Mr Hendricks (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Scully's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Disputed early until slight mistake and headed 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra, 10th of 16, dist behind Jason The Militant (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Village Mystic (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute 2nd 2 out, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Mr Hendricks (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Dubai Is Great 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden towards rear 4 out, soon weakened, 18th of 19, dist behind Department Of War (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Jan.
Fakiera (FR) 7-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along under 4f out, no impression and switched left over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Forged In Fire (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec.
Fourbi (FR) (9-12) 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Foll Atout (10-0) at Le Lion D'angers 1m 4f stks gs in Jul.
Natural Breeze (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, dist behind Alfa Mix (11-8) at Tramore 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Red Striker (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Raced in 17th early, 18th 3f out, switched left over 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 12th of 22, 9 3/4l behind Mother Vincent (9-9) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Rough Terain (IRE) 80-1 (11-10) Prominent early, dropped to mid-division at halfway, weakened, 15th of 16, dist behind The Big Getaway (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Round The Buoy 100-1 (11-8) Waited with, 18th from 4th, not fluent 8th, soon no danger, completely tailed off, 21st of 25, dist behind Longhouse Poet (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Sirjack Thomas (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Waited with, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight, 16th of 25, dist behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Stormy Native (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Waited with, 11th approaching halfway, no impression over 3f out, 14th of 16, 37 3/4l behind Soviet Pimpernel (11-7) at Listowel 2m Yielding in Sep.
Western Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Blazing Port (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) sft in Dec.
Her Nibs (IRE) 7-4 (10-12) Led until over 4f out, soon lost place, 8th of 12, dist behind Pure Bliss (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m (5) sft in Nov.
Ava Rose (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon lost place, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, dist behind Carrigeen Lotus (11-7) at Cork 2m sft in Jan.
Divine Approach (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Soon raced in 7th, pushed along before straight, soon effort towards outer, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Sweet Dime (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Galaxy Girl (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Waited with, soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, never a factor, 20th of 25, dist behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Golden Treat (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, no extra before 2 out where slight mistake, 9th of 16, dist behind Uisce Solas (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn hvy in Jan.
Millyinthemiddle (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, 3rd app str, onepce from 2out, 3rd of 11, 18l behind Askthebosslady (11-6) at Borris House 3m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Royal Recital (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Raced in 5th early, soon 8th, no impression straight, 12th of 25, 29 1/2l behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Stowaway Lass (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, badly hampered 1st, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 11th of 19, dist behind Jazzaway (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Jan.
Twilight Girl (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and 4th entering straight, no extra 1 1/2f out, 4th of 10, 30l behind Coolbane Boy (11-12) at Thurles 2m 3f Yielding in Jan.
