towards rear, not fluent 4th and 6th, 13th from halfway, badly hampered 10th and soon dropped towards rear, no impression from 4 out
towards rear, 14th from halfway, not fluent 11th, some progress on outer from 4 out, mistake and unseated rider next
chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, not fluent 11th, pushed along in 2nd approaching 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, no impression on principals and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, 15th from halfway, mistake 5 out, not fluent and pushed along in 9th from 3 out, no impression in 8th from next
towards rear, not fluent 7th and reminders, in rear from halfway, detached and no impression from 5 out
prominent early before settling behind leaders, 4th from halfway, not fluent 5 out, pushed along and lost place from next, mistake 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
prominent, not fluent 1st and 2nd, soon disputed lead, led from 6th, briefly joined 4 out, soon regained lead, pushed along and pressed approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in
mid-division, 7th from halfway, took closer order in 4th from 5 out, mistake and unseated rider next
mid-division, 8th from halfway, mistake and unseated rider 10th
towards rear, 12th from halfway, steady progress on inner from 5 out and 6th after 3 out, pushed along to challenge in 2nd before last, ridden run-in, no impression on winner and kept on same pace close home
prominent and soon disputed lead, headed and dropped to 2nd from 6th, briefly disputed again 4 out, soon headed and pushed along in 3rd before 2 out, not fluent next and ridden, no extra in 4th from last and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division and 11th from halfway, pushed along from 4 out, slightly hampered next, soon ridden and no impression in 7th before 2 out
mid-division and 6th from halfway, took closer order in 5th from 4 out and pushed along before 2 out, ridden before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division and 9th from halfway, pushed along and lost place from 4 out, mistake next, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, 10th from halfway, badly hampered 10th and soon dropped towards rear, no impression from 4 out
chased leaders and 5th from halfway, pushed along in 4th from 3 out, ridden from next and no extra in 6th when not fluent last
Freewheelin Dylan is the only course and distance winner having won this last year though he'll be 7lb higher with jockey claims taken into consideration. Myth Buster is still a maiden and makes his handicap debut but ran into some smart performers in his novice season. Smithscorner beat Powersbomb narrowly at the Galway Festival but was receiving 12lb and the latter should take revenge. Dream Conti's lone run last season resulted in a victory at Cork though the runner-up has done nothing for the form. Chavi Artist is 10lb higher than when scoring here in January and BOIS DE CLAMART probably beat little in a beginners' chase at Tramore but Liz Doyle's charge was very impressive and the handicapper may have taken a chance on a mark of 125. Nobody Home arrives in excellent form after a comfortable victory at Kilbeggan and a 7lb rise doesn't look excessive.
Myth Buster (IRE) 11-8fav (12-0) Always prominent, left in front 6th, slow and headed 3 out, disputed again next, soon pushed along and headed before last, ridden and kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Thermistocles (12-0) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Smithscorner (IRE) 7-2fav (12-0) Mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Sullane Hill (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Dream Conti (FR) 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, a little keen, on terms 4th, led 5th and jumped well until slight mistake 3 out, travelling smoothly straight, pressed 2 out, narrowly headed after last, led again and stayed on best closing stages, won at Cork 2m 4f Yielding in Oct beating Demain Des L'Aube (11-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Powersbomb (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Chased leader, led from 3rd, ridden and joined after 2 out, headed before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 9, 6l behind Ardamir (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Soon led, headed at 1st, led after 1st, headed at 6th, niggled along before 4 out, lost place and weakened before 3 out where mistake, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Megalomaniac 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, jumped slightly left 8th and at times after, no extra from before 3 out, 7th of 11, 27 1/2l behind Shanroe Al C (9-13) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp gd in Oct.
Chavi Artist (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Held up in mid-division, moderate 6th 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, left 4th 2 out, ridden into moderate 2nd after last, kept on one pace straight, 2nd of 11, 13l behind Discordantly (11-6) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Bois De Clamart (FR) 9-4fav (12-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, 2nd next, led travelling well on outer 2 out, pushed along and went right before last, slight mistake last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f Yielding in Oct beating Florrie Webb (12-0) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Cuneo (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Pushed along briefly early and at stages after, soon mid-division, 7th after 6th, slightly slow 11th, slightly impeded 5 out, soon not match principals, 5th before 2 out and slight mistake, kept on same pace without threatening run-in, 4th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Massey's Wood (11-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Cusp Of Carabelli (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Rear, 10th after 5th, good headway before 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leader, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 10, 6 3/4l behind Scoir Mear (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Nobody Home (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 4th, progress after 6th, not fluent 4 out, improved to 3rd 3 out, closed 2 out, led and asserted before last, kept on well, eased closing stages, comfortably,, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct beating Brogine (10-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
A Great View (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 2nd, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten, 13th of 24, 26 3/4l behind Sire Du Berlais (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Fairly Legal (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, 7th after 5th, pushed along in 8th after 3 out, kept on without threatening run-in to moderate 4th closing stages, 4th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Scoir Mear (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Cresus De Grissay (FR) 9-2cfav (11-8) Chased leaders, close up and disputed after 5th, ridden to lead before 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last, won at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Jan beating School Lane (10-11) by 4 3/4l, 10 ran.
Oscar Academy (IRE) 7-4fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th and in touch when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, last of 6, 18 1/2l behind Rueben James (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f sft in Oct.
Moyross 25-1 (12-0) Prominent, mistake 2nd, disputed from 3rd, not fluent 9th and mistake 11th, headed and mistake 4 out, soon lost place and no extra, 5th of 10, 31 1/4l behind Latest Exhibition (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 7f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Freewheelin Dylan (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, dropped to rear before 4 out, weakened, last of 8, dist behind The Storyteller (11-2) at Punchestown 3m 1f (1) Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Burning Ambition (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, dropped towards rear and mistake at 5th, 8th after 5th, progress after 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out where dropped to 4th, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 22 3/4l behind Scoir Mear (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
