chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression in moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 2 out, soon challenged, ridden and disputed entering straight, headed and kept on same pace run-in
prominent, close up from 4th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra in 4th before last
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 10th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 7th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
soon led, pressed from 4th, ridden and disputed entering straight, kept on best to edge ahead run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division early, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no impression, no extra before last
settled behind leaders early, mid-division and slight mistake 4th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before last
held up, rear of mid-division, progress into moderate 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along towards rear halfway, soon no extra, tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway, tailed off
towards rear for most, no impression before 3 out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, behind when mistake and unseated rider last
mid-division best, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened
mid-division, progress into 6th before 3 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, no impression before 3 out, weakened
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway, tailed off
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, bad mistake 2nd, soon lost place, tailed off
Acronym improved with every run in bumpers and was impressive at Clonmel. He's in the same ownership as Alighted, who was always travelling nicely when landing a Leopardstown bumper in December. Another Gigginstown entry, DALY TIGER, won a Thurles bumper a year ago before an excellent second over hurdles on the same track before slightly disappointing back in a bumper. With Noel Meade's stable still in good form, it's the latter who gets the nod. Dual bumper winner Batcio started a short-priced favourite for a maiden hurdle at Galway in September and, though only fourth, will have learned from the experience while three-times Flat winner Gymkhana is rated 95 and is one to keep an eye on. J P McManus has four entries and Mark Walsh has chosen Whatchamacallit, who made a very pleasing racecourse debut behind stable companion Uisce Beatha at Fairyhouse in April.
Acronym (IRE) 1-2fav (12-0) Led, pressed and pushed along over 2f out, asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Clonmel 2m gd in Nov beating Summer Hill (12-0) by 6l, 6 ran.
Alighted (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged from over 1f out, soon on terms, led and stayed on best inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec beating Young Wolf (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Batcio (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders in 3rd early, improved to lead after 2f, travelled best from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov beating Multifactorial (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 6 ran.
Bold Gesture (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders in 3rd, some slight mistakes, dropped to 4th and no extra straight, one pace, 4th of 7, 17 1/2l behind Salty Boy (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Cool Robin (IRE) 11-8fav (12-0) Raced in 4th, dropped to 5th 3f out but still travelling smoothly, improved to chase winner into straight, soon pushed along, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 1l behind James Eclipse (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f hvy in Sep.
Daly Tiger (FR) 5-4fav (11-11) Raced in 4th, closed up approaching halfway, soon 3rd, 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along, 3rd again under 2f out and no impression, one pace, 3rd of 5, 8 3/4l behind Minella Encore (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec.
Gymkhana 25-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and some headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Theobald (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Halsafari (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon no extra, weakened, 6th of 9, dist behind Column Of Fire (11-11) at Navan 2m gd in Nov.
Whatchamacallit (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th early, not fluent 4th, jumped big 2 out, switched left approaching last, kept on without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 18, 4 1/4l behind Uisce Beatha (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Air Gold (FR) Milanais gelding out of Dis Nous Tout.
Ashton Court (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Hayabusa.
Bantiss Jack (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 14th of 20, dist behind Sams Profile (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Easy Cash D'Alex (FR) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Brace Yourself (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Flagsofourfathers (IRE) Doyen gelding out of Dew Drop.
Golden Zero (FR) Falco gelding out of Infini.
Lough Gur (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Eternal Promise.
Nam (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Raced in 9th early and took keen hold, 8th halfway, effort towards outer straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Confrontational (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Polished Steel (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) A little keen, soon prominent, 6th approaching 4th, not fluent 3 out, one pace next, 7th of 24, 14 1/4l behind Buttons And Bows (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
The Mcgregornator (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Ballinrobe 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Wake Up Early (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 6th, slightly hampered at 1st and again at 2nd, 7th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, no impression, 11th of 22, 28 1/4l behind Rhinestone (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Caddy Shack (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 11th of 15, 27 3/4l behind Caravation (11-9) at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Kilmurry (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Shampooed.
Beltrame (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 18th of 22, 33 1/4l behind Rhinestone (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Peace Party (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon prominent, disputed 1st, led after 2nd, headed after 4th, 3rd at 5th, dropped to 4th 5 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Sometime Soon (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Duca Di Milano (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, 9th before halfway, pushed along 4f out, no impression from 2f out, 8th of 14, 25 1/2l behind Abacadabras (11-10) at Galway 2m Yielding in Oct.
