rear of mid-division early, mid-division at 4th, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden before 3 out, no impression
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, headway into 2nd travelling well entering straight, pushed along and led before last, clear run-in, stayed on well, easily
tracked leaders on inner, disputed lead 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened
disputed lead, led from 4th, slight mistake 5th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened
mid-division on inner, pushed along after 4 out, no impression from next
towards rear, ridden 4 out, moderate 9th next, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression
towards rear, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders
prominent, mistake at 1st, took keen hold, ridden 4 out, weakened, pulled up before last
always towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, disputed lead next, led and pushed along entering straight, ridden and headed before last, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong
disputed lead, bad mistake 2nd, headed 4th, weakened from 4 out
in rear, 12th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
Fighting Fit missed a race at Tramore yesterday for this and he's definitely better than he showed when well supported at Fairyhouse last month. Vitudurum, a winner on the Flat, has only been placed once in eight starts over hurdles but has run well the last twice and this won't take much winning despite the big field. Western Line has an identical record and has also been running well enough to get involved though TRIXIE MC attempted to make all at Navan and set up a long lead before being reeled in at the last. She stayed on well enough and as that was only her second start in a handicap she's handed the vote. Amlad has shown little in three starts over hurdles but has been running well on the Flat and scored on heavy ground at Limerick in October. He makes his handicap debut and is one to keep an eye on.
Good World (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Held up, progress into 10th 3 out, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Cask Mate (12-0) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Vitudurum (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 7th on inner halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, ridden and headway to go 4th last, kept on run-in, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Listenheretomejack (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Fighting Fit 5-2fav (11-6) Mid-division, pushed along and headway to track leaders approaching 2 out, 7th and no impression between final 2, no extra run-in, 7th of 14, 19 3/4l behind Wadiyatink Now (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Johnny Little Legs (IRE) 4-1fav (11-6) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 8th of 14, 23l behind Sadies Trix (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Trixie Mc (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Prominent and led after 1st, ran freely, clear after 4th and 10 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 17, 5 1/2l behind Big King (10-12) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Amlad (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden to progress 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Final Endeavour (9-13) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Kopon (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) Towards rear, 9th before 6th, under pressure in 7th after 3 out, one paced after 2 out, no danger, 6th of 12, 29l behind She's All Vintage (11-1) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Western Line (IRE) 17-2 (11-8) Towards rear, some headway on outer 3 out, 5th and slight mistake next, ridden and no impression when mistake last, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Listenheretomejack (11-10) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Coole Arcade (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Mama Tried (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 21, dist behind Asterion Forlonge (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Stormy Master (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Disputed lead early, close up on inner, pushed along before straight, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Buck Rogers (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Dec.
Wat Tyler 125-1 (8-10) Led, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened and eased, completely tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Sil Ver Klass (9-2) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
De Milano (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, dist behind Crack On Corrie (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hidden Marble (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, last of 16, 34 3/4l behind Cask Mate (12-0) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Marino Marvel (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Crest Of A Wave (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Natural Breeze (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Led and disputed, headed approaching straight, soon weakened, 6th of 14, dist behind Mystic Embarr (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ximyerg (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division on outer, towards rear approaching 4th, 9th after 4 out and pushed along, soon one pace, 10th of 16, 32l behind Patience Patience (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
