settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression over 3f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 7th 4f out, soon no extra
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd and no impression on winner over 1f out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, pressed 4f out, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 4f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 8th 4f out, no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division best, dropped towards rear 6f out, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened and completely tailed off
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on into 2nd final furlong, not reach winner
mid-division, pushed along around bends, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened and tailed off
towards rear for most, 10th 4f out, ridden and no impression over 3f out
BATTLEFORD was purchased by the Wylie's after falling at the last on his debut between the flags at Loughanmore in April. He'd just been headed by Lucky Pass and the winner, who has also joined Willie Mullins, is unbeaten in two bumpers. A successful debut looks on the cards though Annihilate chased home the impressive Avellino at Down Royal, albeit at a safe distance, and will continue to improve. Bright Tomorrow showed promise here last April and though a beaten favourite on his reappearance at Naas showed that there are races to be won with him. A Rated was very impressive when landing a point at Lingstown and is definitely one to keep an eye on. Tayto Park was due to run over hurdles at Fairyhouse yesterday.
Iconic Image (IRE) Evens (12-2) Mid div, 4th 1/2way, prog in 2nd 6out, chall wnr 3out, 2l 2nd mstk 2out, sn wknd & no ex in 3rd at last, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Talk Of The South (12-2) at Ballyvodock 3m mdn gs in Feb.
Tell Me This 100-1 (12-0) Held up in touch, pushed along under 5f out, dropped behind approaching straight, completely tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Articulum (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
You're Doing Great (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Aunt Annie.
A Rated (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Made all, qcknd 3l clr apr last, in command early run-in, impressive, won at Lingstown 3m mdn gs in Nov beating Dance In The Dust (11-10) by 4l, 13 ran.
Annihilate (IRE) 2-1jfav (11-11) Held up early, soon mid-division, progress into 6th 5f out, challenged 3f out, ridden and pressed leader over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 13l behind Avellino (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hvy in Dec.
Battleford 9-2 (11-9) Mid div, mstk 4th, prog to tr ldr 5th, 3l dwn 1/2way, jnd ldr 3out, wo well bef 2out, jnd apr str, hdd when fell last, at Loughanmore 3m mdn sft in Apr.
Bright Tomorrow (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd and took keen hold early, improved to lead over 2f out, soon joined and ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ballela Boy (11-7) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Callyerman (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Howyakeepan.
Knuckle Duster (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, weakened, 15th of 20, dist behind Castello Sforza (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Presenting Percy Sir Percy gelding out of Hunca Munca.
Aimin For Anna (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place halfway, weakened over 6f out, 14th of 16, dist behind Any Drama (11-12) at Thurles 2m hvy in Jan.
Dandy Bridge (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Commeragh Trix (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m fll hvy in Dec.
Tayto Park (FR) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd approaching straight, ridden to challenge over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Stoneford (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
