chased leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden and no extra, pulled up before last (poor visibility)
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
led, headed after 5 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
chased leaders, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
chased leaders, led after 5 out, ridden in 4th and no extra when reappeared form fog at last, kept on same pace (poor visibility)
mid-division, headway into 3rd 4 out, challenging when reappeared from fog at last, kept on well to lead run-in (poor visibility)
chased leaders, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
mid-division best, no impression 4 out, pulled up before 2 out (poor visibility)
chased leaders, 2nd 4 out, narrow lead and challenged when reappeared from fog at last, headed run-in and no extra (poor visibility)
mid-division, headway into 5th 4 out, challenging in close 3rd when reppeared from fog at last, ridden and no extra run-in (poor visibility)
Saoirse Dun completed a hat-trick of minor race victories before falling when favourite at Cork just over a week ago. Provided he's none the worse he looks certain to go well from the bottom of the handicap. Fever Pitch is up just 4lb for his Clonmel success and the lightly-raced Rich Revival overcame a long absence to score at Fairyhouse last month, though this is much tougher. Tarquinius arrives in top form and will love the testing conditions though he's been raised 10lb for his victory at Fairyhouse and is probably better over further. HARPSY CORD looks the one to be on as he was clear when falling at the last in a very tough race at Limerick last time and can gain compensation. Sumkindasuprstar and Armaramak are both held on that latter form.
Harpsy Cord (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Close up, in front from 5th, clear approaching straight, well in command when fell last, in a race won by Jack Absolute (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec, 13 ran.
Slieveardagh (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pecked 1st, no impression from before 2 out, 10th of 16, 21l behind Jacksonslady (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Dec.
The Sneezer (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Waited with, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 8th of 11, 29l behind Forjoethepainter (10-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Armaramak (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Waited with, no impression from 3 out, kept on, 5th of 13, 20l behind Jack Absolute (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th before straight, no impression from before 2 out, left a place better and kept on without getting to 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Jack Absolute (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec.
Tarquinius (FR) 5-2fav (10-9) Always prominent, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 hvy beating Shellys Creek (9-11) by 2l, 11 ran.
Rich Revival (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 4th 5 out, 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead from next, edged left run-in, stayed on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs sft in Dec beating Panther Claw (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
In Great Form (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, 4th 2 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 5th of 28, 16l behind Colbert Station (10-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 sft in Dec.
Thouva (FR) 4-1fav (10-8) Soon chased leaders, closer order from 6 out, moderate 3rd before straight, no extra from before 2 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Jack Absolute (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Dec, 13 ran.
Fever Pitch (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 5th 5 out and ridden in 6th 3 out, rallied to go 4th next, 3rd before last and kept on well under pressure to lead final strides, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 in Dec beating Killcara Boy (10-10) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Saoirse Dun (IRE) 5-2fav (10-6) Waited with, fell 4th, in a race won by Wilde Wit Pleasure (10-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 hvy, 13 ran.
