disputed lead early, soon led, headed from 2nd and soon raced in moderate 2nd, some slight mistakes, closed approaching straight and effort when fell 2 out
soon close up, on terms 2nd, soon led and went on, reduced advantage approaching straight, headed and kept on same pace closing stages
disputed lead early, jumped slightly left at times, moderate 3rd at 4th, lost place 7th, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, moderate 6th at 4th, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
mid-division early, moderate 9th at 4th, kept on same pace from after 7th
mid-division early, pecked 2nd, moderate 8th at 4th, jumped slightly left at times, slow jump 6th, no danger when not fluent next
waited with, moderate 15th at 4th, soon no danger, kept on same pace without threatening from 7th
soon chased leaders, a little slow at 2nd and reminder, moderate 5th at 4th, moderate 2nd briefly approaching 3 out where slight mistake, slight mistake and slightly impeded 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division early, moderate 7th at 4th, closed in 4th approaching straight, impeded and left chasing leader 2 out, led and stayed on best closing stages
waited with, came close with rival 1st, moderate 13th at 4th, soon no danger
soon chased leaders, moderate 4th at 4th, slightly impeded 6th, no impression in 5th approaching straight, slightly impeded 2 out, kept on same pace
waited with, some slight mistakes, moderate 11th at 4th, soon no danger, bad mistake 2 out, fell last
waited with, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 14th at 4th, never a factor
waited with, slight mistake 1st, moderate 10th at 4th, soon some headway but no impression, kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with, came close with rival 1st, soon in rear, jumped slightly left 3rd, never a factor, kept on same pace without threatening from 7th
waited with, moderate 12th at 4th, soon no danger, kept on same pace without threatening straight
MAX DYNAMITE had a superb career on the Flat winning a Group 2 and placed in two Melbourne Cups. He didn't do as well over hurdles and made his chasing debut at an advanced age here last month where he jumped well enough before blowing up. He gets another chance here though Paul Townend is on board stable companion Antey, who fell 3 out when in the lead at Gowran. Arvico Bleu has the best form over fences of any of these having finished runner-up against tough competition three times in 2018. He'll be better for his comeback at Fairyhouse and looks a real threat. Calicojack finally got off the mark over timber with a hard-fought victory at Down Royal in May and has a chaser's pedigree.
Antey (GER) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, joined and strongly pressed when fell 3 out, at Gowran Park 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Arvico Bleu (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Led, headed entering straight and dropped to 5th 2 out, soon no extra, weakened, 7th of 14, dist behind Charlie Stout (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Back To Bataan (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Towards rear, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, 9th of 15, dist behind Magic Sea (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Calicojack (IRE) 5-4fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, improved to dispute lead before 2 out, ridden and led 2 out, narrow lead from before last, strongly pressed and maintained narrow lead run-in, all out close home, won at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May beating Indian Admiral (10-13) by hd, 20 ran.
Gaillimh Abu (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, never a factor, mistake 2nd, rear of mid-division halfway, moderate 7th after 4 out, no extra, tailed off, 5th of 12, dist behind Elwood (11-12) at Thurles 2m 4f Yielding in Jan.
Judkin (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra, weakened in straight, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Campeador (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Lough Gur (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Soon close up and disputed lead, 3rd from 12th, soon dropped to 4th, weakened and fell 2 out, at Punchestown 2m 6f sft in Jan.
Max Dynamite (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Prominent and disputed lead, led after 4th, headed after 6th, disputed again after 4 out, left in front briefly after 2 out, dropped to 4th before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Elwood (11-12) at Thurles 2m 4f Yielding in Jan.
Mitchouka (FR) 33-1 (11-10) Led, almost joined at 4th, increased advantage at 6th where not fluent, asserted before 9th, reduced advantage after 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened quickly, 7th of 10, 24 3/4l behind Air Supremacy (11-1) at Killarney 2m 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Pull The Other One (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, towards rear and pushed along after 6th, soon no extra, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Thegoaheadman (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Waited with, 15th at 3rd, closed up and slight mistake 2 out, effort and slightly impeded by loose horse straight, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 23, 7 3/4l behind Dalton Highway (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Woddy Wynne (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 1st and jumped right next, slight mistake 6th and moderate 8th halfway, mistake 8th and no extra from next, weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Elwood (11-12) at Thurles 2m 4f Yielding in Jan.
Arverne (FR) 40-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 4 out, weakened, 10th of 11, dist behind Annamix (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Rossderrin (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, no impression after 3 out and left moderate 6th next, no extra, kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Countess Cathleen (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Gone Galavanting (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Towards rear, fell 3rd, at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Towards rear, never a factor, moderate 7th halfway, no impression 4 out, no extra, tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Elwood (11-12) at Thurles 2m 4f Yielding in Jan.
The Grey Panther (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ran freely, headway into 4th before halfway, pushed along and lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Pont Aval (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f gd in Apr.
