rear of mid division, progress into 3rd halfway, pushed along in close 4th after 2 out, soon ridden and kept on one pace, no impression
soon led, pushed along and headed after 2 out, no extra and dropped to 4th, no impression when slight mistake last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 6th after 4 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leader, led after 2 out, pushed along and 4 lengths clear approaching last, ridden and kept on well
towards rear, progress into 4th 3 out, went close 3rd after next, pushed along to go 2nd approaching last, soon ridden and kept on one pace, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching 4 out, no impression in 5th 3 out, kept on one pace from next
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out
NonRunner
Ballykeel hasn't looked a natural jumper of fences so far but should improve as should Rajsalad, a winner over hurdles here, for his chasing debut at Wexford. Indiana Jones made a very promising start to his chasing career but then fell in three successive races. He jumped well and led for a long way on his reappearance here last month and rates a threat to all but Grade 2 winning hurdler Mahler Mission blundered his way around Cheltenham when beaten a distance in a three-runner race. Willie Mullins has two engaged. The lightly-raced Tenzing has experience over fences having made an encouraging debut at Fairyhouse but RAMILLIES, who spent most of last season watching brilliant stablemate The Nice Guy disappearing over the horizon, is bred for chasing and can make a successful start.
Ballykeel (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, left 4th at 10th, ridden next, 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Marvel De Cerisy (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Indiana Jones (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Led narrowly, increased advantage at 2nd, reduced lead after 6th, headed before last where no impression on leader, dropped to 3rd run-in, no extra, 3rd of 9, 8 3/4l behind The Goffer (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding in Nov.
Rajsalad (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed briefly 6th, improved to challenge after 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Champagne Gold (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f sft in Jul.
Ramillies (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and briefly pushed along at 9th, ridden after 3 out, no impression, 6th of 11, dist behind The Nice Guy (11-10) at Punchestown 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Tenzing (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, headway into 4th approaching last, soon ridden and kept on well, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Gerri Colombe (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Gonedairy (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along in rear after 2 out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 19 1/2l behind Gaoth Chuil (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Dec.
Sweet Street (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) In rear, soon detached, slightly hampered after 6th, never a factor, pulled up before 7th, at Cork 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Decimation (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leader, disputed lead briefly 3rd, 3rd halfway, 4th 4 out, pushed along and no extra next, soon weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind Capilano Bridge (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Mahler Mission (IRE) 15-8 (11-2) Chased leader, not fluent 5th or 9th, lost 2nd and ridden 14th, went 2nd again next, challenged 4 out, quickly held by winner after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 2nd of 3, dist behind Chemical Energy (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m (2) gd in Oct.
