mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, 3rd travelling well 2 out, soon 2nd, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along at halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th and ridden, soon weakened
in rear, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th when mistake 2 out, no impression
always behind, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
prominent, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 4th 2 out, no impression
led, joined entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace
mid-division on outer, pushed along at halfway, weakened from 3 out
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 5th next, no extra
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 7th 2 out, 6th at last, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, disputed lead entering straight, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
always behind, never a factor
Ellaat came here a fortnight ago and landed a similar handicap on good ground. His 8lb rise is almost wiped out by his rider's claim so he should get into contention again. GAELIC DES CHASTYS was well supported at Tramore and looked like winning but was impeded and lost his chance at the second last - he's handed the vote to gain compensation. Fair Minded bounced back to form on soft ground at Galway while Gowran winner Peace Party made a bold attempt to overcome an 8lb rise at Punchestown and only weakened from the last. Lesssaidthebetter is 0-14 but was there with a chance when falling over fences at Killarney having finished runner-up over hurdles at Kilbeggan.
Ellaat 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway early straight and challenged between final 2, led last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Downthecellar (11-6) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Presenting Lad (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 11th before 7th, good headway to 3rd before 3 out, under pressure after 3 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 8th of 18, 12 1/4l behind More Wine Lilly (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Oct.
Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 5-2fav (12-0) Mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, improved to dispute lead on inner before 2 out, ridden 2 out, headed and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Young Fitzy (12-0) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Mist On The Bog (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Towards rear, headway on outer into 9th approaching straight, pushed along after 2 out and went 4th before last, ridden run-in and kept on one pace into moderate 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 16, 12 3/4l behind Ellaat (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Sonny John (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, headway into 7th approaching straight, pushed along after 2 out and 5th approaching last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Ellaat (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Peace Party (IRE) 10-3fav (10-9) Mid-division on outer, took keen hold, ridden in 5th after 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Romella (11-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Coolnacritta (12-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Derridae (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra, 14th of 18, dist behind Butterflyvespiere (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Indie Belle (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no danger from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 14, dist behind Easca Peasca (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Fair Minded (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress 2 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, 2nd last, kept on run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Indian Admiral (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Sienne D'or (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Coolnacritta (12-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Do No More (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Led, slight mistake 8th, pushed along and joined 3 out, soon headed and lost place, no extra and behind when pulled up before next, at Listowel 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Lesssaidthebetter 5-1 (10-10) Led in at start, mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along in 4th from 3 out, ridden before next where fell, at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Fintown Boy (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Led, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 10th of 16, 29l behind Ellaat (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Hitchcock 50-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden before 3 out, weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Coolnacritta (12-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Kilnashane Star (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 6th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 9 1/2l behind Cosmic Rock (11-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Western Dreaming (FR) 80-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, reminder after 4 out and detached next, 15th of 16, dist behind Mc Alpine (11-3) at Listowel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Brosna Rocco (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 2m hcp hvy in May.
