tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, no impression 3 out, pushed along and closer in 7th after 2 out, went 4th early run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no threat from 2 out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, no extra approaching last
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, pushed along early straight and no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out and 3rd next, pushed along to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in
towards rear, pushed along before 3 out and some headway entering straight, 7th and slight mistake last, no impression run-in
soon led, headed briefly after 4th, joined next and headed 4 out, pushed along and lost place 2 out, no extra approaching last
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway into 4th after 4 out, pushed along after 2 out and no impression in 6th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ran wide on bend after 4th and dropped to rear, soon pulled up
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat after 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
prominent early, not fluent 1st, 3rd halfway, dropped to 7th 3 out, pushed along and no impression early straight, soon no extra
tracked leader, led briefly after 4th, disputed when not fluent next, led 4 out, pushed along and headed approaching last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, slow 2nd, detached after 4 out, no extra, tailed off
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, headway in 5th 3 out, went 2nd and not fluent 2 out, 3rd and pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in
tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, slight mistake next, soon ridden and no extra, eased before last, tailed off
Western Sea has won over hurdles here and scored over fences on a return visit last month. He looks well in with his rider's claim taken into consideration. Whatsnotoknow has been running well and was there with every chance when clipping heels and unseating in a better race than this at Leopardstown last month. THE GREEK (NAP) has taken some time to mature but was always travelling well when beating a huge field on his handicap debut at Leopardstown where he conceded 15lb to the runner-up. He's up 7lb but looks the one to beat. Cregane Ned appeared to be suited by testing conditions when landing a Clonmel maiden while Aarons Day has also done his best on ground with plenty of give. Goulane Chosen won three times last summer and will enjoy the quicker going better than most so has to be respected.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Soon led, not fluent at 3rd, headed before 4th, ran off bend after 4th and headed, led after 4th, headed 4 out, led before 2 out, headed after 2 out, not fluent at last, weakened, 4th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Arcadian Sunrise (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Pearl Of The West (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 4th on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra approaching last, 8th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Aarons Day (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Held up, progress 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last, 4th of 15, 14l behind An Epic Song (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Whatsnotoknow (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Chased leader, 6th before 6th, headway after 4 out, 4th after 3 out, clipped heels and unseated rider after 2 out, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Light Brigade (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and no impression before last where not fluent, no extra, 11th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Gua Du Large (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Andratx (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 6th and pushed along after 3 out, no impression when hampered next, no extra, 9th of 13, 26 1/4l behind Mighty Tom (11-7) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Mid-division early, not fluent 5th, 12th after 7th, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along from next, no impression from 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, dist behind Hewick (10-12) at Listowel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Always behind, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
The Greek (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, took closer order 2 out, 4th travelling well entering straight, pushed along to challenge and on terms last, kept on under pressure, led on line, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec beating Belgoprince (9-12) by ns, 26 ran.
For Everyone (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 6th on outer halfway, some headway 2 out, pushed along and no extra approaching last, weakened, 16th of 18, 30 1/4l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dreamsrmadeofthis (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Chased leader, slight mistake 5th, ridden in 3rd before straight, no extra 3 out, 8th of 11, 36l behind Dads Lad (10-3) at Cork 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Francois (FR) 22-1 (11-10) In touch, hampered before 5th, 3rd after 6th, progress to lead before 7th, headed approaching straight, weakened quickly before 2 out, 9th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Teescomponentsyess (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Gaius (FR) 40-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 6th 4f out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out and eased inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 21 1/4l behind House Of Kings (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Dec.
Union Park (FR) 16-1 (11-0) In rear, headway after 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Djasek (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Western Sea (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Prominent and led from 3rd, pushed along and headed narrowly before last, ridden and led again run-in, kept on well close home, won at Thurles 2m 2f hcp gd in Dec beating Ricky Langford (10-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Cafe Con Leche (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 3rd after 4 out, disputed 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra next, 10th of 15, 27 3/4l behind An Epic Song (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Cregane Ned (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Led, headed before 1st, 5th after 6th, stayed on onto 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression before last, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 6 1/4l behind Teescomponentsyess (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
