tracked leaders early, dropped to 16th before straight, no extra
towards rear, 11th before straight, soon no impression, kept on
prominent, jumped left 4th, slight mistake 5th, pushed along from 3 out, 2nd before straight, got on terms and every chance run-in, kept on without matching winner close home
chased leaders, disputed 4th before straight, soon tight for room and no impression, slight mistake last, one pace
raced on outer, soon chased leaders, weakened 4 out, hit next, tailed off
soon mid-division, 14th before straight, no impression
soon tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, one pace approaching last
soon chased leaders, 8th before straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
soon mid-division, not fluent 3 out, 12th before straight, no impression
a little keen, mid-division, 10th before straight, one pace
held up, 13th before straight, soon no impression, kept on
towards rear, closer in 9th before straight, soon one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
towards rear, 15th before straight, soon no impression, slight mistake last, one pace
soon tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, disputed 4th before straight, one pace approaching last
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, closer in 7th before straight on outer, chased leaders from before last, no impression and kept on without threatening run-in
led, went on from 2 out, pressed and joined run-in, stayed on well to prevail close home
held up, 17th before straight, no impression
soon chased leaders, closed up 5th, not fluent 3 out, slight mistake next, disputed 4th before straight, not fluent last, one pace
prominent, slight mistake 1st, lost place from 5th, soon no danger
The Pounds wasn't far behind Oscar Sam at Clonmel last month and the winner landed a gamble here on Sunday. Tom Foley's charge should go well while College Boy looked on the way back to form in a big field at Fairyhouse last month and is just 2lb higher than his last success. All About Alfie looked well suited by heavy going when gaining his first victory over timber at Cork and a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive while both Popboru and REPEATER have been narrowly beaten by Long House Island in recent weeks. There's nothing between them at today's weights but Jack Kennedy's claim just swings things in favour of the latter so he's handed the vote. Micras has been raised 8lb for a hard-fought victory at Thurles and this looks tougher.
Park Ranger (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, slight mistakes 2nd and 6th, ridden 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, left 5th at last, 5th of 11, 16 3/4l behind Baroque Style (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Fiosrach (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Held up, 7th from 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, 8th into straight, no extra, 7th of 9, 27 1/2l behind Balofilo (9-12) at Listowel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
The Pounds (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, rallied to go 2nd 2 out, ridden approaching last, no impression and dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Oscar Sam (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
College Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden before straight, stayed on into 6th before last, 4th and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace, 4th of 22, 5 1/4l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
See Double You (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always behind, slight mistake 7th, trailing from 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off, 18th of 22, dist behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
All About Alfie (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway into 6th approaching straight, chased leader and not fluent 2 out, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov beating Analyse That (10-9) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Sunrae Shadow 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to challenge and mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 13th of 22, 27 1/4l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Theturnofthesun (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from before last, 11th of 22, 25 1/2l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Tristram Shandy (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Held up, last from 3rd, 8th from 4th, pushed along briefly next, pushed along again in 4th into straight, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Balofilo (9-12) at Listowel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Black Ice (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 6th 4f out, ridden from 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Last Garrison (9-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Dragon Khan (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Towards rear, closed on outer into straight, 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Long House Island (11-9) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Konig Hall 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, close up and disputed from 4th, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no extra 2 out, pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Coney Choice (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along before 2 out, driven and one pace in 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Politeness (11-10) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up, 15th at 3rd, 11th approaching straight, impeded 2 out, no extra, 10th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Accordion Twilight (10-7) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Popboru (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, progress 3 out and led next, ridden approaching last, joined early run-in, kept on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Long House Island (11-13) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Court Jester (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, improved to challenge 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace approaching last, 7th of 20, 8 3/4l behind Shaiyzar (11-6) at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Repeater 8-1 (10-12) Towards rear, closer order 4 out, improved travelling smoothly between last 2, ridden to chase winner approaching last where challenged, every chance run-in, slightly impeded over 50yds out, kept on well, just failed, 2nd of 11, hd behind Long House Island (11-9) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Fighting Days (IRE) 3-1fav (10-8) Prominent, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, no extra and eased approaching 2 out, tailed off, 13th of 19, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Leaders Questions (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden in close 4th next, under pressure in 3rd when fell at last, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Micras 6-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and prominent before straight, on terms 2 out, soon narrowly headed, slightly impeded run-in, kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Lake Field (11-6) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
The Pine Martin (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead briefly 3 out, headed next and no impression in 3rd last, no extra run-in, 4th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Long House Island (11-13) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Annie Alainn (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader, 8th halfway, closer 3 out and 5th next, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 6th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Long House Island (11-13) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Kentucky Lass (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along to progress after 3 out, ridden into 5th after 2 out, stayed on into 3rd before last, kept on run-in to go 2nd last strides, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Balofilo (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Fast Decision (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always behind, trailing under pressure 6th, pulled up after next, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
