tracked leaders, soon 3rd, mistake 3 out, disputed 4th and no impression into straight, moderate 2nd from before last where not fluent, one pace
held up in touch, slight mistake 4th, 8th before 6th where slight mistake, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon 5th, improved to chase winner on inner into straight, bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
soon led, slight mistakes 4th and 8th, joined approaching 3 out where not fluent and headed, no impression from before straight, left 2nd and impeded 2 out, dropped to 3rd from before last where not fluent, no extra
prominent, soon 2nd, not fluent 7th, on terms approaching 3 out, soon led, went on approaching straight, left further clear 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
held up in touch, 9th before 6th, under pressure 8th, no impression approaching 3 out, no extra and pulled up before next
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, 6th before 6th where mistake, under pressure 8th, no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, soon 4th, pushed along from 8th, no impression from before 3 out where slow jump, weakened
a little keen, chased leaders, 5th at 6th, closed 8th, disputed 4th and no impression into straight, mistake 2 out and no extra
pushed along from early, soon in rear, reminder after 2nd, detached at 6th, completely tailed off
a little keen, chased leaders on outer, 7th before 6th, no impression 8th, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
Aussie Reigns, a decent staying handicap on the Flat in the UK, will have found the minimum trip too short here in December but still managed to win comfortably enough. Livelovelaugh also represents Willie Mullins but he's struggled in a much higher grade after easily landing a Ballinrobe maiden. Carrig Cathal looked very progressive last summer and makes a quick reappearance after being brought down at Punchestown last week. Thirsty Work won a handicap in December and followed up in a novices' contest at Navan where DUKE CASS fell when upsides at the last. The latter looked held at the time but today's longer trip will be in his favour and he can gain compensation. Surf Instructor is very progressive and, though taking on much stronger company than when successful here last month, looks to have a big future.
Aussie Reigns (IRE) 8-15fav (11-12) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute after 3 out, led after 2 out, pressed last, ridden to assert run-in, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec beating Montana Belle (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Carrig Cathal 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division, brought down 5 out, at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Conrad Hastings (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Towards rear, closed 3 out, mistake next, soon one pace under pressure, no extra from before last, 5th of 8, 16 1/2l behind Sunni May (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Livelovelaugh (IRE) 9-4 (11-3) Prominent, on terms 1st, soon led, slight mistake 4 out, headed approaching 2 out where dropped to 3rd and no extra, one pace, 3rd of 5, 20l behind Penhill (11-6) at Limerick 3m (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Thirsty Work (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders on outer, headway entering straight, improved to dispute lead travelling well 3 out, disputing lead travelling well when left clear at last, pushed out briefly run-in, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Jan beating Cadeau Du Bresil (11-6) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Duke Cass (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Mid-division, progress 4 out, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden from next, under pressure and disputing lead when fell at last, at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Surf Instructor (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Disputed early, chased leader from 1st, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead before last, pressed last, kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan beating Icario (10-10) by 3l, 17 ran.
The West's Awake (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Held up, slight mistake 1st, 6th from 3rd, under pressure and no impression 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Led, disputed before 5th, 2nd before 7th, dropped to rear before 3 out, detached after 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Peregrine Run (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f lst (1) Yielding in Oct.
Little Stevie 11-1 (11-9) Soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd from 3rd, no extra from before 2 out, 8th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Light That (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
