rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 7th at last (usual 3 out), no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 4th at halfway, ridden in moderate 4th entering straight, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace
mid-division, mistake 3rd (usual 4 out), no impression from next, never a factor
in rear, went remote 14th bypassing 2 out, pushed along in moderate 10th bypassing last, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
disputed lead early, headed after 3f, moderate 3rd and mistake at 2nd, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
in rear, mistakes 1st and 3rd, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 6th at last (usual 3 out), soon no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 8th at last (usual 3 out), pushed along entering straight, went moderate 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner
tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 10th at last (usual 3 out), soon no impression, never a factor
soon tracked leader in moderate 2nd, ridden entering straight, soon no impression on winner, dropped to moderate 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
towards rear, some progress and pushed along in rear of mid-division bypassing 2 out, no impression
disputed lead early, led after 3f and took keen hold, soon clear, jumped right at last (usual 3 out), travelling well entering straight, pushed out final furlong, kept on well, easily
mid-division, no impression from 4f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
The filly ECHOES IN RAIN, a dual winner on the Flat in France, made her hurdling debut in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown on St Steven's Day and though eventually well beaten ran well for a long way. This is a dramatic drop in class and she should get off the mark. Whowonthetoss has run well in two bumpers and will be much better suited by this stiffer test while winning bumper Papal Lodge drops back in trip after two moderate runs over longer distances over hurdles. Ideal Pal, five times a winner on the Flat including on heavy ground in September, is an interesting recruit to hurdling.
Blaze Of Light (IRE) 150-1 (11-9) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 4th, 16th after 6th, soon no danger, slight mistake 5 out and under pressure and no extra, tailed off, 12th of 18, dist behind Carrolls Cottage (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Confusionanddelay (IRE) Califet gelding out of Go Again.
Gain De Cause (FR) 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division, slightly hampered at 2nd, moderate 9th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, slight mistake 2 out, no impression, 9th of 18, 34 3/4l behind Keskonrisk (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Garm Colombe (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, took closer order from 4f out, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 8th of 10, dist behind Hollow Games (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Nov.
Golden Ferret (IRE) 200-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 11th after 3rd, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression, 16th of 19, dist behind Magic Tricks (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Golf Marin (FR) No Risk At All gelding out of Angesse.
Howdyalikemenow (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Soon led and went clear, reduced lead and headed before 3 out where dropped to 4th and fell, at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Ideal Pal (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace without troubling leaders inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6 1/2l behind Son Of Hypnos (9-0) at Naas 1m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Know The Game (IRE) Califet gelding out of Inoffensive.
Magnor Glory (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Andreas Pride.
Mahons Glory (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th 6f out, jumped and brushed rail under 5f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 24 3/4l behind Weseekhimhere (11-9) at Galway 2m Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Papal Lodge (IRE) 13-8fav (11-8) Rear of mid-division early, pushed along from early, ridden in moderate 5th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 8, 29l behind Knot On Time (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Petit King (FR) Creachadoir gelding out of Petite Speciale.
Whowonthetoss (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear and 8th from halfway, took closer order from 4f out and progress into 5th over 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Hollow Games (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Nov.
Wild As Fire (IRE) Dylan Thomas gelding out of Little Dinger.
Day Dreamin' (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders, 5th before halfway, effort straight, no extra final furlong, 13th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Silver Service (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Echoes In Rain (FR) 12-1 (10-5) Waited with in rear, slightly impeded 2nd, closed and slight mistake 5th, slight mistake final hurdle, soon no extra and one pace, 5th of 8, dist behind Aspire Tower (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Wild And Willing (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Waited with, 10th early, soon off pace and never a factor, completely tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
Captain Kirk (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Tubber Gael Holly.
Copia Verborum (IRE) 125-1 (11-9) Led, joined straight, headed from 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 19, 23 1/4l behind Magic Tricks (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Jennys Star (IRE) Ocovango gelding out of Here's Jenny.
Nancy Miles (IRE) 125-1 (11-11) Led, soon went on, reduced lead approaching halfway, joined over 5f out, headed over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
Octobia (IRE) Califet filly out of Omas Glen.
