held up, 13th from 3rd, some progress straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out
soon mid-division, 11th at 3rd, kept on same pace straight
held up, last from 3rd, no impression from before straight, kept on without threatening
held up, 17th from 3rd, no impression from before straight, soon no extra
mid-division early, 8th at 3rd, closed up straight, soon prominent, no extra and one pace from before last
held up, 18th from 3rd, no impression from before straight, pulled up 3 out
chased leaders, 3rd at 3rd, no extra 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, 5th at 3rd, slight mistake 6th, improved to lead approaching 3 out, soon joined, narrowly headed from before last, slightly impeded run-in, kept on well without quite matching winner
chased leaders, 6th at 3rd, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th at 3rd, improved to challenge and on terms from 2 out, gained narrow lead from before last, pressed and kept on well under pressure run-in
held up, 15th from 3rd, kept on without threatening straight
mid-division early, 7th at 3rd, no impression from 3 out
a little keen, prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, no extra 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened
led, soon clear, not fluent 4th, reduced lead and headed approaching 3 out, weakened
held up, 12th from 3rd, headway straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out
soon mid-division, 10th at 3rd, closed up to be prominent and slightly impeded after 3 out, soon challenged and almost on terms, no extra and one pace approaching last
mid-division early, 9th at 3rd, closed straight, 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in
held up, 16th from 3rd, kept on without threatening straight
Pallasator, seven times a winner on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott, matched strides with the classy Next Destination on his hurdling bow over 2m3f at Naas in November until finding nothing from the last. Antey, a winner on the level in France, made a promising start over timber at Leopardstown then didn't appear to last out 2m4f on very testing ground here last month. Dual bumper winner DIS DONC has found one too good in his last three over hurdles but has ben unlucky to bump into some promising types. He can go one better though winning point-to-pointer The Holy One did well in bumpers and ran well for a long way over 2m3f on his debut over timber. Derby De Thaix, a bumper winner in France, may do best of the remainder.
Cappuccino Man (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, last from 3rd, no impression from 6th, 10th of 11, dist behind Invitation Only (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Hero's Welcome (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along 3 out and 8th next, no impression approaching last, no extra, 8th of 20, 25l behind Celtic Rising (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
McCrackens Gate (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, dist behind Maeve's Choice (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
One Cool Poet (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no danger when fell 9th, at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Pallasator 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 6th, ridden in 3rd on outer 2 out, no impression in 5th when mistake at last, 5th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Next Destination (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
The Grey Knight (IRE) 5-2 (12-1) Made all, 2l adv aftr 3out & mstk 2out, went clr aftr 2out & 15l adv at last, sow, unchallenged, won at Dungarvan 3m mdn hvy in Jan beating Baracalu (11-10) by dist, 7 ran.
Well Tom (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, impeded after 4th, soon raced in 8th until headway from next, no extra and one pace straight, 12th of 17, 36 3/4l behind Or Jaune De Somoza (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Antey (GER) 6-4fav (11-9) Mid-division early, 7th before 4th, moderate 4th approaching 6th, soon closed, effort straight, one pace after 2 out, 6th of 17, 16 3/4l behind Not Many Left (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Derby De Thaix (FR) (9-13) 5th of 6, 15 1/4l behind De Nous Quatre (9-13) at Moulins 1m 4f stks sft in Aug.
Dis Donc (FR) 7-4fav (11-7) Disputed lead early, headed 2nd, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed from next, headed after last, kept on well run-in, 2nd of 21, 6l behind Speak Easy (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Golden Sunset 4-1 (11-6) Tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, rdn from 4out, pu next, at Borris House 3m mdn in Dec.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Stooshie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
High Grounds (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 3rd from 4th, no extra and one pace straight, 8th of 17, 26 1/4l behind Or Jaune De Somoza (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Justice Ears (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 17, dist behind Lomi's Law (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Roxboro Road (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Ballyward (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Holy One (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Disputed early, led from 1st, pressed 4 out, ridden and disputed entering straight, headed before 2 out, no extra before last, 3rd of 15, 25 1/2l behind Ballyward (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Avellino (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Jumped slightly right 1st, 5th at 2nd, still 5th and slight mistake 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Bert Leaf 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake at 1st, moderate 10th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 17l behind Minnies Secret (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Reine Fee (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) In rear, hampered at 1st, some late headway from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 24, dist behind Play The Game (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Rideonastar (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 13th 3 out, some modest late progress, never a factor, 9th of 19, 31 1/4l behind Cartwright (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
