rear of mid-division, jumped left and mistake at 1st, mistake 3rd, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
tracked leaders,. 6th 4 out, pushed along in 6th next, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders
in rear, no impression from 4 out, some modest late progress, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
made all, jumped well, pushed along 2 out, clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
rear of mid-division, mistake 8th, no impression from 4 out, remote 9th entering straight, never a factor
always towards rear, slightly hampered at 1st, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, remote 8th entering straight, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 3 out, 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along in 3rd 3 out, went 2nd and ridden entering straight, no impression on winner before last, kept on well inside final furlong
always towards rear, mistake 7th, never a factor
towards rear when hampered and unseated rider at 1st
mid-division, mistake 5th and slight mistake next, 5th 4 out, soon pushed along, no impression straight
Things haven't gone right for CAPTAIN GUINNESS after he beat a huge field of maiden hurdlers on his debut at Navan in December. Beaten less than a length in a Grade 2 next time, he was travelling easily when brought down 2 out in the Sky Bet Supreme Hurdle at Cheltenham and something was amiss when pulled up on his chasing debut at Tipperary in October. Alfa Mix and Top Moon give owner J P McManus a strong hand. Both have been well beaten in two starts over fences but have plenty to offer and the latter holds the advantage on their 1-2 over hurdles at Navan in December. His stable companion Midnight Run competed at the highest level over hurdles and will be better for his opening run over fences while Jungle Junction won over timber on the latter track and was placed at Cheltenham last time. Dual bumper winner Dakota Beat did quite well over hurdles but was always going to be a chaser while winning point-to-pointer and hurdler Ificudiwud should have come on a bundle for his chasing debut at Limerick where he led for a long way.
A Different World (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Always behind, trailing and bad mistake 6th, never a factor, 8th of 9, dist behind Capuccimix (11-12) at Naas 2m sft in Mar.
Alfa Mix 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 6th, no impression 2 out and no extra approaching last, 4th of 14, 35 3/4l behind Blackbow (12-0) at Navan 2m 1f sft in Nov.
All The Best (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Rr of mid-div, 7th 1/2way, in tch in 6th 4out, rdn in 5th next, still ok 5th early appr str, ko last, 4th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Only The Bold (11-11) at Tyrella 3m mdn gd in Jan.
Bolbec (FR) 150-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, a little keen, not fluent 7th, mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra before next, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Energumene (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Calthor (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 5th of 14, 37 1/4l behind Blackbow (12-0) at Navan 2m 1f sft in Nov.
Captain Guinness (IRE) 4-6fav (12-0) Soon led, slight mistake 5th and headed, raced in moderate 2nd after until pulled up quickly after 7th, at Tipperary 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Comporta 40-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, raced keenly, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Dakota Beat (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 4th 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th next, moderate 5th before last, no impression on winner run-in and kept on to go moderate 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 15l behind Commandingpresence (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Encore Lui (FR) 66-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, 10th from 3rd, no impression approaching 4 out, soon no extra, 13th of 17, dist behind Easywork (12-0) at Navan 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Favori Logique (FR) 12-1 (12-0) In rear, some progress into closer 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Bois De Clamart (12-0) at Tramore 2m 5f Yielding in Oct.
Four Courts (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 10th before 4th, lost place and weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 14th of 18, dist behind Joseph Conrad (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ificudiwud (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) Led and disputed, slight mistake 6 out, mistake 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 22 3/4l behind Home By The Lee (12-0) at Limerick 2m 6f sft in Oct.
Jungle Junction (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Keen early, held up, not fluent 3rd, went 3rd from final bend, no impression, mistake and well held last, 3rd of 6, 16 3/4l behind For Pleasure (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Nov.
Midnight Run (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th 5 out and pecked next, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 27 3/4l behind Asterion Forlonge (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Minella Moment (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Always behind, never a factor, pulled up after 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Stealthy Tom (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, detached halfway, no extra, completely tailed off, 13th of 18, dist behind Asterion Forlonge (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Top Moon (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along and closer after 4 out, no impression next, 6th when slight mistake 2 out, no extra, 6th of 14, dist behind Blackbow (12-0) at Navan 2m 1f sft in Nov.
Moscowsowhat (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Waited with towards rear, headway into mid-division from 4 out, jumped slightly right 3 out and 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 14, 18 3/4l behind Notice To Close (12-0) at Cork 2m 5f hvy in Nov.
