tracked leaders, progress into 3rd 5 out, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
rear of mid-division on inner, 8th 4 out, smooth headway to tracked leaders after 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, led last, ridden clear, easily
tracked leaders, dropped to 8th approaching halfway, 9th after 4 out, 7th under pressure 2 out, stayed on well
prominent, led before 5th, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra and weakened
prominent, 2nd from 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up, progress halfway, 7th 4 out, no extra from before 2 out
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden next, challenged 2 out, soon led briefly, headed and no extra before last
settled 2nd, weakened quickly before 5 out, completely tailed off
in touch, 5th halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up after 3 out
led, headed and weakened quickly before 5th, soon pulled up
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression from before 3 out
tracked leaders on outer, 7th 5 out, 5th next, ridden from 3 out, kept on same pace from next
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway after 3 out, 4th after 2 out, led briefly approaching last, 2nd and kept on same pace run-in
held up, headway on outer approaching 4 out, 4th 3 out, 2nd and challenged 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th 5 out, weakened before 3 out
behind, trailing when pulled up before 5 out
never a factor, tailed off
Winning point-to-pointer Resolute Bay has looked in need of further on both starts over timber and this looks ideal. THE BIG BOYO ran a fine race over this C&D behind Skorcher and the runner-up scored on Tuesday. He just gets the nod in an open contest and should again take care of fifth-placed Grancore Girl. Boland's Corner might just need the run, his first since last May while Around A Pound has only raced between the flags and in bumpers and this is a difficult start. Marlay Park, despite still being a maiden after 11 starts, has produced his best runs here and looks a threat and there's probably a lot more to come from Up The Beat though he is likely to need more experience.
Fort George (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th and ridden 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next, in a race won by Roi Du Mee (11-7) at Limerick 2m 6f beg chs in Dec, 16 ran.
Marlay Park (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, some headway from 2 out, went 6th at last, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Dec.
Grancore Girl (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, some headway to go 6th 2 out, no impression under pressure before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 13l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Another Flutter (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, no extra under pressure from 2 out and dropped to 6th before last, 6th of 18, 20l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Around A Pound (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to dispute lead entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Castle Wings (12-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat in Dec.
Beta Blocker 16-1 (10-11) Held up in 7th, moderate 5th 3 out, 4th before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 9l behind Sir Vincent (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Boland's Corner (GER) 9-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th when mistake 3 out, 5th and no impression after next, 5th of 14, 5l behind Gallery Man (9-5) at Cork 3m hcp hdl gf in May.
Fast Reaction (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Soon tracked leaders, dropped to 7th approaching 5 out, no impression approaching 3 out, 5th of 8, 33l behind Sizing Mexico (11-3) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl in Nov.
Rathgar Flyer (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, no extra under pressure from before straight, 7th of 14, 32l behind Jim Will Fix It (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat hvy in Nov.
Rebel Alliance (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, moderate 4th and no extra before 2 out, 4th of 14, 29l behind Byerley Bear (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Tammys Hill (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division throughout, 14th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
The Big Boyo (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led or disputed lead, strongly pressed approaching straight, headed 2 out, 3rd and kept on under pressure before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 18, 5l behind Skorcher (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl.
The Recovery (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden into moderate 7th entering straight, 5th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 10l behind Luddsdenene (11-5) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Up The Beat 16-1 (11-0) Held up in 5th on outer, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 4th of 6, 31l behind Bishopsfurze (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl.
Resolute Bay (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer from 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner after next, kept on one pace, 4th of 24, 18l behind So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
According To Lizzy (IRE) 7-2fav (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 7l behind Lonesome Dove (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Dec.
Born With A Gift (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Led, headed 3rd, lost place before 6th, behind from 5 out, tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Cloughmile (11-0) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl sft in Apr.
Evesham Star (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, narrowly headed from 6 out, ridden to lead after 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 15, 13l behind Maggie Connolly (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f mares mdn hdl in Dec.
The Burrow Vision (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th 7f out, dropped to 8th over 4f out, no extra straight, 8th of 14, well behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat.
Twin Plan (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Mid-division when hampered and brought down 3rd, in a race won by Belle Brook (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl, 18 ran.
Shakas Rock (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs until 6th when mstk & ur 5out, in a race won by An Fear Aitiuil (12-0) at Boulta 3m ire ptp gd in Dec, 10 ran.
