stumbled at start, rider began without irons and pulled up before 1st
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, 5th and slight mistake at 8th, ridden in 4th after 2 out, no impression from last
mid-division, 10th 3 out, progress entering straight, ridden in 4th at last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd close home
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
always prominent, led from 3rd, joined 4th, led 7th, ridden before last, mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, rallied well to regain lead close home
mid-division, 12th 3 out, headway from next, ridden in 2nd at last, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden entering straight, went 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, some progress after 3 out, ridden and kept on without threatening straight
always towards rear, never a factor
led early, headed 3rd, 4th next, ridden in 4th 2 out, weakened
mid-division, 8th 3 out, ridden from next, no impression
prominent on outer, disputed lead from 4th to 7th, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression before last
always towards rear, took keen hold, never a factor
towards rear, progress into 11th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden after 2 out, behind leaders when eased before last
mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
SE MO LAOCH has won twice here though both times over fences. He couldn't take advantage of a much lower hurdles rating at Down Royal a couple of weeks ago but that was his first start since May so he gets another chance. Notice To Close has won three point-to-points so it was a surprise to see he had the speed to scored over 2m at Clonmel where he looked very progressive. Holy Motivation has struggled at the weights since completing a Perth double in September while stable companion Ocean Voyage has looked high in the ratings since his maiden victory at Cork. Treacysenniscorthy was a shock winner over fences at Listowel before a fair run back over timber at Tipperary though a bigger threat may emerge from the veteran Sir Ector, who has dropped to a fair mark and showed a bit more dash at Down Royal. Big Tree is running well enough to figure though is also engaged here tomorrow.
Notice To Close 5-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, kept on, disputed again 2 out, soon led, pressed from last, kept on well under pressure, won at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Oct beating Hesamanofhisword (11-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Holy Motivation (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before straight, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind High Sparrow (11-10) at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Broomfield's Oscar (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Big Tree (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Waited with, a little keen, 10th from 3rd, closed from 9th, slight mistake 5 out and pushed along briefly, prominent approaching straight, on terms approaching 3 out where headed and not fluent, no impression before last, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Se Mo Laoch (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, 6th 4 out, headway into 2nd and ridden 3 out, moderate 3rd before 2 out, moderate 4th at last, no impression, 4th of 20, 9l behind Askann (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Treacysenniscorthy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Raced in 6th early, closer in 5th from 9th and headway, pushed along approaching straight, effort from 2 out and edged left, no extra before last, 3rd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Oh'herewego (11-10) at Tipperary 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Walking On Glass (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, 10th entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd near line, 3rd of 23, 3 1/4l behind Sea Ducor (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Circling Moon (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) A little slow into stride, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, last of 13, 16 3/4l behind Cautious Approach (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Castle Canny (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division on outer, fell at 1st, at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Shantou Bay (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Waited with, towards rear early, 13th after 5th, soon headway, kept on same pace from before 2 out, impeded last, 7th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Blazing Emily (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Sir Ector (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, under pressure in moderate 3rd 3 out, no impression on winner in 2nd and mistake 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 7l behind Askann (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ballea Fox 20-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, headed from 4 out, no extra from before 2 out, 10th of 14, 29 1/2l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Jaunty Velocity 10-1 (11-8) Waited with, 10th from 4th, 7th from 10th, pushed along from 4 out, one pace approaching straight, 6th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Caddy Shack (11-2) at Wexford 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Ask Mary (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent and disputed lead, headed before 6th, 2nd halfway, remained prominent and led again entering straight, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra run-in, 4th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Young Dev (11-10) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
The Trigger (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Always behind, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, never a factor, last of 9, 29l behind Persian Wind (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Howaya Aoife (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, 5th from 6th, pushed along from 11th, checked slightly approaching 2 out on inner and soon no extra, weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Lady Writer (11-11) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Imperial Reprise (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear when slightly hampered 2nd, 8th halfway, struggling from 3 out, bad mistake next and soon no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Percy (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Need For Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ran freely early, never a factor, not fluent 5th, no extra after 7th and behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Mar.
Daisy's Hollow (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear before 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 29 1/4l behind Miss Mcilroy (10-2) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Lee Valley Legacy (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division approaching straight, ridden and some headway after 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Robin Gold (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Elusive Exclusive (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Waited with, 12th from 3rd, still towards rear from 9th, pushed along briefly from 5 out, pushed along again from next, no impression before straight, 11th of 14, 30l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Ocean Voyage (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 14l behind Something Sweet (10-1) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Grey Habit (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Waited with, 13th from 4th, headway to chase leaders but no impression from before straight, switched left after 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 14, 19 1/2l behind Caddy Shack (11-2) at Wexford 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Ard Cregg (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, weakening when mistake 3 out, detached before 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Duhallow Paddy (10-11) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Kilkarney Mai (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, detached before 4th, well behind when pulled up before 7th, at Thurles 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Oct.
