Verdict

Il Courra has been carrying a penalty for his bumper victory but has been running well and wasn't stopping when 5 lengths second behind Limestone Rock at Naas. CAVALLINO followed a moderate bumper debut by making too many mistakes on his hurdling bow at Tramore though he managed to get to the front at the last when another blunder put paid to his chances. He'll have been given plenty of schooling and looks the one to beat. Living's Boy An Co will put the selection's jumping to the test judging by his run at Fairyhouse where he was up with the pace throughout and was only headed in the final stride after leading at halfway. He was conceding 7lb to the winner and looks a major threat. Wall Of Fame has been placed behind useful winners between the flags, the latest when 6 lengths behind recent hurdles winner Dunboyne, who is now also with Gordon Elliott.

Formwatch

Il Courra (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, disputed 2nd at 4th, closed up and effort straight, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Limestone Rock (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.

Carioca King (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 3f out, no extra 2 1/2f out, 8th of 10, 31 1/2l behind Snake Oil (12-2) at Listowel 2m gd in Sep.

Cavallino (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd and reminder, improved into close 2nd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, disputed lead after 2 out, led and bad mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd near line, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Ennemi Public (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.

Eat The Book (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Waited with, disputed 7th halfway, soon headway on inner until no extra in last approaching straight, weakened, last of 10, dist behind Eurotiep (12-2) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Dec.

Living's Boy An Co (FR) 8-1 (12-0) Led early, ran freely, remained prominent and led again 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, edged left final 100 yards, headed on line, 2nd of 16, shd behind Quarry Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.

Rathcabbin (IRE) (12-2) Alw twrds rr, 9th from 4th, 8th & rdn aftr 4out, cto when pu bef 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn sft in Dec.

Two For The Road (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, closer in mid-division at halfway, no impression in 8th and mistake 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 14, dist behind Bob Olinger (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.

Wall Of Fame (IRE) (12-2) Mid-div, 4th 1/2way, gd prog to tr ldr bef 2out, left in 3rd 2out & sn rdn, 5l adrift appr str, sn onepce, ko, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Dunboyne (11-11) at Tattersalls 3m mdn sft in Oct.

James Fort (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 4th after 4th, no extra and one pace 2 out, 7th of 13, 25 1/4l behind You Raised Me Up (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f sft in Feb.

Journey West (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Montecateno.

Kalvin (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Along The Lane.

Merry Dreamer (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 14th of 20, dist behind Jungle Boogie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.

The Deecoy (IRE) 200-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, mistake 5th, never a factor, 12th of 14, dist behind Bob Olinger (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.

Valyblue (FR) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 10th after 3rd, not fluent 6th, no impression from before straight, 9th of 19, dist behind Magic Tricks (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.

Earths Furies (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, dist behind Pont Aval (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.

We've That Option (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway in 8th approaching 3 out, no impression in straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 29 1/2l behind Flash De Touzaine (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.

Broomfields Kan (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place after 4 out, ridden and no impression next, moderate 10th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 34 1/4l behind Jungle Boogie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.