mid-division and 6th halfway, pushed along before 2 out and soon ridden, no impression from before last
mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along and progress on outer from 2 out, almost on terms last and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent 3rd, improved to lead after 2 out and soon pushed along, strongly pressed before last and soon headed, ridden and kept on same pace closing stages
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute from 3 out, ridden before next and headed, soon no extra
mid-division and not fluent 1st, 4th halfway, not fluent 3 out, progress on outer before next and soon ridden in 2nd, almost on terms last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
took keen hold in mid-division, not fluent 4th and 5th halfway, pushed along before 2 out where not fluent and lost place, no impression from before last
led, not fluent 4th, joined and not fluent 3 out, regained lead before 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra when bad mistake last
took keen hold and soon raced wide off bend past stands, towards rear and jumped right 1st, in rear halfway, pushed along and detached from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear and 8th halfway, not fluent 4 out, good progress from 2 out, ridden and almost on terms last, soon led and kept on well run-in
It’s difficult to find any worthwhile form in this but BAKOUGAN goes hurdling for the first time after a couple of modest efforts in bumpers and may prove good enough for Willie Mullins. Holy Water has been placed over timber on more than one occasion and could go well on his reappearance and Catilonia finished closer on his earlier debut at Down Royal. Jack The Wire may improve but it’s difficult to make any sort of case for the remainder.
Nidhaam 40-1 (9-10) Led early, chased clear leader and moderate 4th halfway, no extra and weakened approaching straight, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Northern Sky (8-8) at Sligo 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Back In Black (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, dropped towards rear approaching straight and no extra from over 2f out, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Sheilas Wish (10-0) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Bakougan (FR) 13-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 4f out, under pressure in 4th 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 5th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Static Jack (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Catilonia (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Disputed early, soon chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 18, dist behind Hudson's Bay (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Golan Diamond (IRE) 10-1 (12-1) Mid-div, 11th 1/2way, sn no ex, to when pu bef 5out, at Belclare 3m mdn sft in Mar.
Holy Water (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Neatly Put (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Mindsmadeup (IRE) Golden Tornado gelding out of Fourcees Lady.
Rejected (IRE) Medaaly gelding out of Adelka.
Stormey (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Jack The Wire (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up, mainly 3rd, dropped to 4th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, last of 4, 19 1/4l behind Mr Diablo (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Yielding in Mar.
Finest Hour (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, 12th from 3rd, not fluent 6th, no extra from 3 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Gunner Mcgregor (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jun.
