tracked leaders, improved to lead at 6th, went clear after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, easily
towards rear, stumbled on landing at 5th and unseated rider
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at 6th, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division on outer, progress into 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
led, headed at 6th, ridden and weakened after 4 out
mid-division, not fluent at 4th, headway into 3rd after 4 out, pushed along in moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, weakened from 5th, soon behind, pulled up after 4 out
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, pushed along briefly after 3rd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along on outer 4 out, moderate 12th 3 out, no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th after 3 out, moderate 5th and slight mistake at last, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, progress into moderate 11th 3 out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon pushed along, moderate 7th at last, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, some progress into 10th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
A big field here but all eyes will be on BATTLEOVERDOYEN. A winner between the flags at Loughanmore in April last year, he went for £235,000 at the sales a few days later and made a very promising start under Rules when landing a Punchestown bumper last month. He can make a successful debut over timber at the expense of Momus, another bumper winner who hasn't been beaten far in either start in decent company over hurdles. Pike County won a Ballinrobe bumper in July and ran very well on his debut over obstacles at Tipperary though didn't build on that in his next start at Down Royal. Polished Steel hasn't looked like winning in his two runs over timber and is likely to be suited by further in time.
Battleoverdoyen (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Pressed leader in close 2nd, challenged 4f out, ridden to dispute 2f out, narrow lead 1 1/2f out, asserted and kept on strongly inside final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m gd in Nov beating Minella Beat (12-0) by 6 1/2l, 9 ran.
Classic Concorde (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some moderate progress passed beaten horses, 9th of 14, dist behind Aforementioned (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Classic Escape (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Waited with, last after 3rd, no impression from 5th, 10th of 13, dist behind Mountain Fox (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Criq Sun (FR) 6-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, a little keen, 4th early, soon 3rd, effort straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Pakens Rock (12-0) at Thurles 2m 4f gd in Nov.
Melman (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, not always fluent jumping, 4th at 2nd, lost place approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 15th of 17, dist behind Jetez (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in May.
Momus (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, headway to dispute lead 2 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Defi Bleu (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Peace Party (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon prominent, disputed 1st, led after 2nd, headed after 4th, 3rd at 5th, dropped to 4th 5 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Sometime Soon (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Pike County (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, headway 4 out, pushed along after 3 out and no extra after next, 6th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Brace Yourself (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Pottsie (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Defi Bleu (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Robbies Magic (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Waited with, last after 2nd, never a factor, tailed off, 18th of 20, dist behind Lone Wolf (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Dec.
Ashton Court (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, pushed along towards rear halfway, soon no extra, tailed off, 16th of 21, dist behind Daly Tiger (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Bill Hickok (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Dwelt, raced in rear, 13th halfway, some headway under 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 9th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Ace Combat (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn sft in Aug.
Jackdaws Lane (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Waited with, 12th after 3rd, no impression from 5th, 11th of 13, dist behind Mountain Fox (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Kilmurry (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Shampooed.
Lough Gur (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened, 10th of 21, dist behind Daly Tiger (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Polished Steel (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 6th before 3 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 21, 20 1/2l behind Daly Tiger (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Ricky Langford (IRE) Alkaadhem gelding out of Presenting Lucy.
Rocco's Dream 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 29, dist behind Buildmeupbuttercup (11-0) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Dec.
The Long Mile 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, progress in 7th and slight mistake 5 out, 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Amschel (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Time Of Day (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Mystic Cherry.
Wadiyatink Now (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, jumped right at 1st, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 22, 16 1/4l behind Rhinestone (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Bythesametoken (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, jumped left 1st, a little slow at 5th and pushed along briefly, no impression approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out and at last, ran on without threatening run-in, 7th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Jake Peter (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
