towards rear, some progress after 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, moderate 5th at last, no extra
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
disputed lead, headed 4 out, disputed lead again next, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression on winner in 2nd at last, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th after 3 out, soon no impression
disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, weakened
mid-division on outer, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, improved to dispute lead 4 out, led 2 out, soon ridden clear, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, all out close home
rear of mid-division early, mid-division halfway, 6th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, dropped to 4th at last, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden before next, weakened
mid-division on inner, 9th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, went 3rd at last, closer in 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, never nearer
Sizing Titanium beat a huge field of maidens the last time he ran over hurdles though that was almost three years ago. He's been racing over fences recently, winning at Navan in December, and reverts to timber on a 9lb lower mark. Back Bar hasn't had much racing and though running reasonably when fourth in a Tramore maiden may lack the experience for this. Tornado Watch completed a hat-trick in 2016 then went to the UK where he was placed twice in three starts. He would have needed his comeback at Navan and can do better. Ard Na Carraig was 2l behind today's rival Pound A Stroke at Thurles in November but can turn the tables at the revised weights. ROJA DOVE (NAP) completed a double over this trip on testing going in November before failing to stay 2m5f at Tramore. He's taken to get back to winning ways over his best distance on ground that will suit.
Wade Harper (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear, some headway approaching straight, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 10th of 14, 31 1/4l behind Peace N' Milan (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
The Mooch (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up, closer in 10th after 3rd, squeezed for room after 5th, 8th approaching 6th, tracked leaders 2 out, no extra and one pace straight, 11th of 19, 26 1/4l behind Spider Web (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Back Bar (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 8l behind Chateauneuf Du Pap (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Mister Hotelier (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, under pressure before 2 out, no impression before last, 7th of 11, 18 3/4l behind High School Days (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Tornado Watch (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, 11th before 4th, pushed along from 8th, soon no danger, tailed off, 10th of 17, dist behind Wee Small Hours (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Ard Na Carraig 8-1 (11-10) Towards rear, headway on outer approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, moderate 3rd before last, no extra, 3rd of 17, 24l behind Wings Like Arion (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Roja Dove (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3out, 5th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 13l behind Poker Party (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Archie Meade (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Chased clear leader, remote 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 9th of 10, 27 3/4l behind Icantsay (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Thereisnodoubt (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Towards rear, 9th after 6th, good headway after 3 out, no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 24l behind The Ballyboys (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Easy Pass (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 19 3/4l behind Doldido (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
Pound A Stroke (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Led, slight mistake 4 out, headed approaching next, soon weakened, behind and pulled up before last, at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Wild Sam (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division on inner, pushed along in 6th approaching straight and no impression in 4th after 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 24 1/4l behind Wings Like Arion (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Sizing Titanium (IRE) 6-4fav (11-2) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th on inner 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Blue Empyrean (10-3) at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
