tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead 3 out and led before next, 2 lengths clear approaching last, headed run-in, ridden and kept on well, just failed
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway 3 out and 2nd next, ridden and switched right approaching last, led run-in, kept on under pressure, just held on
rear of mid-division, never a factor, dropped to rear and reminders after 4 out, no extra from next, tailed off
mid-division, some headway before 3 out and went 3rd after 2 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace
led, headed 4th, led briefly before 3 out, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th entering straight, no extra before last
tracked leaders on outer, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 11th 2 out, some headway early straight and went moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along and no threat after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
rear of mid-division, headway before 3 out, 7th 2 out, pushed along and soon no impression, no extra when slow last
towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and some headway on inner approaching 3 out, soon no extra and dropped towards rear, weakened, tailed off
towards rear on outer, never a factor, slight mistake 4 out, no extra from next
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, mid-division halfway, no threat from 3 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, headway on outer before 3 out and went 4th after 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, mid-division halfway, some headway 3 out and pushed along in 6th next, soon ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
tracked leaders, headway 3rd, led next where slight mistake, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, well behind when pulled up before last
Though 0-13, Sargent Lightfoot has run his best races under Denis O'Regan who keeps the partnership intact. Robindevidastar won here in November but has been beaten off this higher mark twice since. More Wine Lilly needs forgiving a poor run at Cork last month so this looks a good opportunity for GAIN DE CAUSE to follow up a recent success here over slightly shorter. There was plenty of confidence behind Tony Martin’s lightly-raced gelding just over six weeks ago and a 9lb rise in this company should be manageable. Hgranca De Thaix is preferred to Optional Mix of the remainder.
Krabat (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 4th, on terms 3 out, led approaching straight, joined and bumped rival 2 out, ridden and headed before last, soon no impression in 3rd, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Big Debates (11-2) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 80-1 (11-10) Always in rear, no headway, never a factor, 24th of 28, dist behind Priory Park (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Gain De Cause (FR) 7-2fav (10-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 out, stayed on to challenge entering straight, led before last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec beating Bread And Butter (11-12) by 2l, 16 ran.
The Broghie Man 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division on inner, pushed along after 7th, 6th approaching straight, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 6th of 14, 25l behind Gordon Dai Dai (12-0) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 17 1/2l behind Big Debates (11-2) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Optional Mix (IRE) 22-1 (10-6) Led, soon went on, reduced lead from 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra and one pace, 2nd of 16, 13l behind Rebel Ivy (10-8) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
The Gradual Slope (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden and headway after 2 out, no impression in 6th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 26, 7 1/4l behind The Greek (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Good World (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leader, 9th halfway, progress and ridden after last, edged left 1f out, no extra, 9th of 28, 17 1/2l behind Priory Park (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Brideswell Lad (IRE) 28-1 (10-4) Waited with, soon in rear, closed up on outer after 2nd last, kept on same pace straight, 10th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Good Time Jonny (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
King Lenox 100-1 (11-3) In rear, not fluent at 2nd, under pressure halfway, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 25th of 28, dist behind Priory Park (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Majavango (IRE) 80-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 14th of 26, 32 3/4l behind The Greek (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
More Wine Lilly (IRE) 9-2 (11-13) Prominent, tracked leaders after 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 14th of 17, dist behind Thedancingfarrier (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Finnians Row (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, raced keenly, 6th halfway, not fluent 2 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no impression when mistake last, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Youngnedofthehill (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp hvy in May.
Grand Cru Chatho (FR) 300-1 (12-0) Towards rear, closer in 10th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 9th of 21, 37 1/4l behind Ardla (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Wild Hunt 100-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, pushed along 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 12, dist behind Carrig Sam (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Bright Flame (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, jumped right 5th, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 9th of 18, 32 1/4l behind Sir Gerhard (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 8th entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 7l behind Donnrua Dream (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Reflectionist (FR) 200-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 13th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor, 14th of 21, 35 1/2l behind Au Fleuron (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Confusionanddelay (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Rear, 16th after 6th, slight mistake at 9th, mistake at 10th, no impression 3 out, 11th of 18, 28 1/2l behind Secret Cargo (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Stormy Master (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Waited with, 10th halfway, bad mistake 8th, soon pulled up, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Sargent Lightfoot (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Waited with in mid-division, raced keenly, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th at last, no extra run-in, 6th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Thedancingfarrier (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
