tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from 2 out
always towards rear, completely tailed off
never a factor
mid-division, progress on outer into 9th entering straight, 5th next, smooth headway to challenge at last, led early run-in, soon ridden and kept on under pressure, no extra and headed closing stages
chased leaders, 10th halfway, in touch 3 out, driven along in 6th after next, kept on one pace
mid-division best
mid-division, mistake 4th, no threat after halfway, behind when pulled up before 3 out
never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 3 out
tracked leaders on outer, 7th halfway, headway into 5th approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, driven along in 7th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway into 6th when mistake 3 out, 4th from next, stayed on well under pressure run-in to lead closing stages
led early, remained prominent, 2nd approaching straight, led briefly 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to 5th at last, weakened
mid-division, kept on one pace in straight
rear of mid-division, steady headway to go 6th approaching straight, 3rd travelling well 2 out, ridden and no impression from last
led before 3rd, driven along entering straight and headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
chased leaders on inner, 8th halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, no extra and weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
never better than mid-division
always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
never a factor
always prominent, 3rd halfway, led 3 out, strongly pressed and headed briefly next, rallied to lead again before last, headed early run-in, soon no impression and dropped to 3rd
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
This will take some winning with several promising stayers entered. Cootamundra has always looked as though this trip would suit while Glenlo Abbey needs a thorough test of stamina and is likely to get just that here, though he was behind Raz De Maree in the race won by Skorcher at Thurles recently. Winning point-to-pointer King Of The Refs found Cork's two miles too short last time though he'll be better for that run, his first since last April. OUT NOW looked a potentially useful chaser when just headed by Golden Sunbird over 2m5f at Limerick's Christmas meeting. He was returning from a long break that day and can lose his maiden tag over timber before heading for a crack at the bigger obstacles. Lord Rory and Portrait King are others to consider in a race that should throw up plenty of future winners.
Bargyman (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and lost place 3 out, moderate 6th before 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 41l behind Goban Saor (10-11) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Castle Vic (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Cinder House (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 5th of 22, 30l behind Shop Dj (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Cootamundra (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th after halfway, smooth headway after 3 out, 2nd travelling well approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 25, 7l behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Glenlo Abbey (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, went 5th 2 out, 4th approaching last, kept on under pressure in 3rd on run-in but no impression on principals, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Icy Cool (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Led or disputed lead, headed before halfway, weakened from 3 out, 19th of 20, well behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft.
King Of The Refs (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Always prominent, mistake 2nd, headway to dispute lead after 3rd, led before 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed approaching last where headed, kept on under pressure run-in but not match winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Byerley Bear (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Lord Liscreagh (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 18, well behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Lord Rory (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, 4th 4 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, stayed on to 2nd run-in, no impression winner, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Luddsdenene (11-5) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Mr Caveman (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, no impression from under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 12l behind Bog Warrior (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat.
Out Now (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders on outer, disputed lead from 3 out, ridden entering straight, kept on well from last, headed close home, 2nd of 18, hd behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Portrait King (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 11th halfway, some headway in 9th 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression, kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 19, 9l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Raz De Maree (FR) 4-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along from 4 out, good headway on outer approaching straight, led 2 out where not fluent, headed under pressure before last, kept on well run-in but not match winner, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Springfield Way (IRE) 7-4 (12-0) Ld/disp, ld aftr 6out, hdd 2out, ld again bef last, so best, won at Boulta 3m ire ptp gd in Dec beating Baily Bridge (12-0) by 1l, 15 ran.
Subaroo Blue (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) In touch, 6th 4 out, 7th and ridden after 3 out, weakened before last, 12th of 25, 20l behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Supreme Li (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 19, well behind Cool Oscar (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Oct.
Toon River (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, no impression under pressure in 4th and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 4th of 22, 18l behind Shop Dj (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Toor Brook Honours (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Towards rear, went 6th before 3 out, no extra from before straight, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Ballyhaunis (11-12) at Thurles 2m hdl in Nov.
Try Stop Me (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Prominent, mainly 2nd, dropped to 3rd 3 out, moderate 4th approaching next, soon no impression, 5th of 15, 17l behind Spill The Beans (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Kool Tool (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, 13th of 19, 27l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft.
Pierre Dubh (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always behind, weakened 6f out, completely tailed off, last of 14, well behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat.
Betty Is A Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 18, well behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Coynes Cross (IRE) Beneficial mare out of Peggybarry.
Crover Castle (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, completely tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Lonesome Dove (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Dec.
Cute N'Willin (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Soon led, disputed halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 22l behind Rich Revival (12-0) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Dec.
Hopeful Gleam (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Lonesome Dove (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Dec, 18 ran.
Jinglealltheways (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Prominent early, no extra from 4 out, weakened, 9th of 18, 34l behind Belle Brook (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl.
Lillymile (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened from 4f out, 14th of 16, well behind Castle Wings (12-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat in Dec.
Lingual Cusp (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Always in rear, lost touch from 10th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Elysian Rock (11-1) at Thurles 3m chs sft in Nov, 7 ran.
Rosie Kilrain (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Prominent, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 16, 25l behind Castle Wings (12-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat in Dec.
