always prominent, moderate 2nd 4 out, progress to dispute lead entering straight, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, closer in 4th 6 out, ridden in moderate 6th 3 out, no impression
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 6 out, pulled up before next
rear of mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, ridden in moderate 5th 3 out, no impression
prominent, led 4th to 7th, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 7 out
mid-division, weakened from 6 out, completely tailed off
in rear, slightly hampered 5th, headway from 5 out, went 3rd 4 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders when slight mistake 2 out
mid-division, slightly hampered 5th, weakened from 7 out, pulled up before 6 out
mid-division until brought down 5th
tracked leaders, led briefly 3rd, ridden in moderate 4th 3 out, soon no impression, moderate 4th when blundered and unseated rider last
led, headed 3rd, led again from 7th, strongly pressed and joined entering straight, headed 2 out, kept on same pace from last
mid-division, moderate 6th 6 out, ridden from 4 out, moderate 6th entering straight, left 4th from last, kept on to go moderate 3rd near finish
Gusda had an engagement in the 4.15 at Fairyhouse yesterday but if turning out here instead could be given a chance. The very lightly-raced Stay makes his debut over fences and is the type to do well as he ploughed through the testing ground at Tramore on New Year's Day to land a maiden hurdle. Ballyvoile has shown ability against decent rivals and will have no problems with either trip or ground, a remark that certainly applies to NOT A NATIVE. Ronan O'Dwyer's dual point-to-point winner has steadily been getting his act together over regulation fences and his fine second to Mister Farmer on his handicap debut at Punchestown a couple of weeks ago sets the standard here. The Breathalyser, a winner between the flags, may prove best of the remainder on his chasing debut.
Another Flutter (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Prominent, led before 5th, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra and weakened, 7th of 18, 25l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Ballyvoile (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Prominent, led from 6th, headed 3 out, 2nd under pressure 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 21, 19l behind Square Sphere (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Captain Hastings (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid div, some prog 4out, not qckn 3out, ko onepce, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Presenting Prince (12-0) at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp sft.
Comaun Buck (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Soon trailing, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Uncle Tom Cobley (10-13) at Naas 2m nov chs sft in Jan.
Hillman (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 18, 32l behind Martin Scruff (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
Kiltartan (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by What A Riddle (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in May, 14 ran.
Man Of Principles (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, towards rear before 5 out, never a factor, 13th of 16, well behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
Mountain Lough (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear when fell 8th, in a race won by Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Not A Native 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, left disputing lead after 3 out, headed under pressure next, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Mister Farmer (11-7) at Punchestown 3m hcp chs 0-109 hvy.
Ponmeword (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th before 6 out, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Drive On Jim (10-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec, 17 ran.
Stay (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, 5th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 14l behind Elcanos (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
The Breathalyser (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Slow jump 1st, soon chased leaders, no extra 3 out, 10th of 18, 47l behind Trendelenburg (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
West Ship Master (IRE) 6-1fav (11-5) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Hidden Crack (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (0-109), 19 ran.
Whitty's Choice (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 12th before 4 out, soon no impression, 9th of 18, 37l behind Get In There (10-7) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Gusda (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 4 out, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 8th of 18, 47l behind Ad Idem (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f beg chase hvy in Jan.
