towards rear, never a factor, detached 5 out, no extra, behind and pulled up before last
prominent and led after 1st, slow 6 out, pushed along and headed entering straight, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 13th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, no extra, behind and pulled up before last
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, reminders after 12th and soon lost place, no extra, behind and pulled up after 5 out
rear of mid-division, hampered 13th, soon detached, no extra, completely tailed off
held up towards rear, some headway after 12th, good progress after 3 out and ridden to go 2nd approaching last, led early run-in and edged right under pressure, headed and no impression on winner closing stages
mid-division on outer, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, pulled up before last
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 5 out, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway 3 out and ridden to lead entering straight, slow last and soon headed, rallied under pressure run-in to lead again closing stages, kept on well
mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 7th next, soon pushed along and moderate 4th before last, no extra, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, dropped to rear halfway, pushed along and no impression after 12th, behind and pulled up after 5 out
led, mistake 1st and headed, remained prominent, slight mistake 6th, 2nd halfway, 3rd when mistake 2 out, ridden and soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden and no extra in 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, fell 13th
rear of mid-division, some headway halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division, hampered 13th, rear of mid-division when slight mistake 6 out, no extra 4 out, behind and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, some headway on outer after 4 out, pushed along and no impression after next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, some headway before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th before last, no extra, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
Baie Des Iles made most for Katie Walsh and her husband a year ago and has been trained for another crack. He's only 4lb higher but has a much bigger weight and it won't be so easy this time. Folsom Blue won the race back in 2014 and has been racing over hurdles since joining Gordon Elliott who has three other runners. Jack Kennedy rides so he looks the main stable hope though Willie Mullins looks to have a better chance with Childrens List. He beat Edwulf off levels here just over a year ago, form that would make him virtually impossible to beat given the latter's subsequent form, though he's raced only once since and makes his handicap debut. Mall Dini has some very strong form over fences though has never won but WOUNDED WARRIOR returned to form when runner-up in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran and though up 2lb is still well treated compared to this time a year ago and gets the vote. It would be nice to see Teacher's Pet get round as he has the potential to do better.
Road To Riches (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders, 7th at 7th, no extra straight, 17th of 28, dist behind Anibale Fly (11-8) at Leopardstown 3m Yielding in Dec.
Baie Des Iles (FR) 12-1 (11-10) Towards rear, 13th after 7th, 11th after 3 out, progress after 2 out, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 15, 16l behind De Benno (9-12) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Childrens List (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in detached rear, not fluent at 1st, closed up on field before 6th, detached before 8th, improved to 3rd approaching straight, strongly challenged leader after 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, held, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Attribution (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f sft in Oct.
Thunder And Roses (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Monbeg Notorious (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Wounded Warrior (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on winner in 2nd 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Monbeg Notorious (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Isleofhopendreams 10-1 (10-1) Mid-division on inner, slight mistake 2nd, rear of mid-division when mistake 4 out, no extra, behind and pulled up before next, at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Woods Well (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression before next, ridden and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 17 1/4l behind Monbeg Notorious (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Forever Gold (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 5th at 7th, moderate 4th approaching 3 out, no impression when mistake and unseated rider last, at Leopardstown 3m Yielding in Dec.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression when hit last, stayed on same pace run-in, 4th of 17, 5l behind Topofthegame (11-7) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) sft in Feb.
Space Cadet (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway in 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, no impression when mistake last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 11 1/4l behind Monbeg Notorious (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Out Sam 6-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, some headway before 4 out, pushed along entering straight and no impression 3 out, under pressure and kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Monbeg Notorious (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Red Devil Lads (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Led, slight mistake 2nd and headed, prominent, no extra approaching final hurdle, eased straight, 20th of 29, dist behind Mine Now (11-0) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Mick The Jiver 11-4 (10-6) Towards rear, 7th after 6th, under pressure and detached after 3 out, weakened, never a factor, last of 7, dist behind Off You Go (10-11) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Without Limites (FR) 9-1 (12-0) Led, headed 6 out, slight mistake 4 out and led again next, pecked and headed 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 12, 7 1/4l behind Glencairn View (10-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Teacher's Pet (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent and led from 4th, pushed along and pressed when fell last, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
White Arm (FR) 5-1 (11-11) Mid-division on inner, slight mistake 7th, went 3rd at 9th, slight mistake 11th, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 18l behind Capture The Drama (10-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Toubaloo (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 10th, 4th before 3 out, headway 2 out and challenged last, led briefly run-in, ridden and no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Glencairn View (10-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Spider Web (IRE) 13-2jfav (10-7) Held up, 12th after 3rd, 11th approaching 6th, improved to track leaders 2 out, soon closed up travelling smoothly, led into straight, stayed on well to draw clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec beating Bilko (11-10) by 7 1/2l, 19 ran.
Cappacurry Zak (IRE) 3-1fav (10-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra, 7th of 11, 23 1/2l behind Kopookris (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mall Dini (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In rear, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression early straight, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 6, 13 1/2l behind Invitation Only (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
