always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th and bad mistake 6th, 3rd on inner 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, led 4th, ridden 2 out, headed before last, no impression on winner in 2nd when bad mistake last, no extra run-in
led and took keen hold, headed 4th, ridden and no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th and mistake next, 7th 3 out, no impression from next
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace in 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2 out, good headway to lead before last, went clear at last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily
mid-division, 6th 3 out, pushed along in 6th on outer 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd inside final furlong
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Plenty of runners but few with realistic chances. Winning point-to-pointer Agent Boru did well in bumpers and showed the benefit of his opening run over timber with a fine effort over this track and trip last month where he stayed on dourly. He will be suited by further in time but it will be a surprise if he's not in the frame again. KNOCKMAOLE BOY, a dual winner on the Flat for Jim Culloty, made a very encouraging debut over timber in a huge field at Fairyhouse when chasing home the well regarded Bleu Berry with an odds-on chance back in third. That looked a strong maiden and Gordon Elliott's charge looks the one to be on. Mr Showtime makes a quick reappearance after a promising debut over timber at Naas and he'll have come on nicely for the experience but Geneva Barracks looks as though a longer trip would suit. Beginningtogetup is related to six winners and is a newcomer to keep an eye on.
Romantic (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, detached 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 22nd of 24, dist behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Knockmaole Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 6th early, 4th before 4th, went 2nd between last 2, no impression from over 100yds out, one pace, 2nd of 25, 6l behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Novano (GER) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra next, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 17, dist behind Surf Instructor (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Agent Boru (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, pushed along 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, kept on well in 3rd run-in, not trouble winner, 3rd of 21, 5 1/2l behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Barna Venture (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Barna Hall.
Colwinston (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 7th from 4th, lost place and no impression 2 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Justmemyselfandi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Loughview Laddie (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no extra after 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 18th of 24, dist behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Royal Roslea 66-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 15, dist behind Outspoken (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Beginningtogetup (IRE) Milan gelding out of Top Lot.
Bench Marker (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Raced in 8th early, moderate 9th before 4th, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, slight mistake last, 6th of 25, 32 1/2l behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Geneva Barracks (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up, 9th from 4th, closer order when mistakes 3 out and 2 out, 7th and no impression early straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Justmemyselfandi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Kilfenora (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Held up, raced in 14th early, kept on same pace from 3 out, 12th of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, some progress to go 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Outspoken (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Get It Back (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 22nd of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Don't Let Go (IRE) Yeats M out of Mem O'rees.
Wilton Star (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Held up, 12th before 4th, no impression 6th, 11th of 18, dist behind Capital Force (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Sing Que Sera Sera (IRE) 80-1 (10-10) Always rear, never a factor, not fluent 6th, no impression 4 out, no extra after next, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Abbey Magic (11-3) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Oct.
Pat's Pearl (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Towards rear, some progress into 7th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 6th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Indy Island (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Urban Classic (IRE) Arcadio M out of Dream On.
Ballykea Star (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 11th early, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Come Home Quick (IRE) Whitmore's Conn M out of Soraleda.
