held up, progress 9th, 3rd from 11th, 2nd after 3 out, no impression next, slight mistake last, one pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 10th, 5th from next, 3rd after 3 out, pecked 2 out, soon chased winner and one pace, just held on for 2nd
made all, impeded by loose horse approaching 2 out where pecked, soon asserted, slow jump last, kept on run-in
soon towards rear, slightly impeded 4th, reminders 9th, 9th from 11th, no impression when impeded 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
soon chased leaders, 4th before 11th, 5th after 3 out, no extra from before next, pulled up before last
held up, mistake 3rd, not fluent 9th, soon pulled up
prominent, pecked slightly 5th, fell 9th
soon mid-division, slightly impeded 9th, 8th from 11th, 7th after 3 out, no impression when slightly impeded next, kept on without threatening run-in, just failed for 2nd
soon mid-division, reminders after 6th, 7th from 11th, 8th after 3 out, no extra from before next
tracked leaders, some slight mistakes, reminder 7th, not fluent and impeded 9th, 2nd before 11th, 4th after 3 out and ridden, no extra when fell 2 out
in rear, slight mistake 7th, 10th from 11th, not fluent 3 out, no extra and pulled up next
soon mid-division, not fluent 1st, impeded 9th, slight mistake 11th where 6th, not fluent next, still 6th after 3 out, no impression when slightly impeded next, not fluent last, no extra
soon towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 4th
prominent early, tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, soon reminder, impeded 9th, dropped to rear from 11th, soon no danger and pulled up after 4 out
FLUSPAR (NAP) has been hit with a massive 15lb rise for a gambled-on victory on heavy ground over the track and trip which is hardly surprising as he won easing down. He's still rated higher over hurdles despite not winning and with his rider's claim to aid his cause he can go in again. Refused A Name makes a quick reappearance after a decent effort at Down Royal on Monday when Paper Lantern was a close second. The latter was heavily supported despite very moderate previous form and almost landed the gamble so connections will be wanting compensation. Tomcoole Lad is now a teenager and was behind the selection on Monday while Flathertys Gap hasn't run well in two starts over fences though deserves another chance after a narrow defeat over hurdles here last month.
Fluspar (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Rear of mid-division on outer, mid-division when mistake 8th, headway from 4 out, 2nd travelling well next, led before 2 out, soon clear, pushed along from last, stayed on strongly, eased close home, easily, won at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec beating Kilderry Prince (10-5) by 7l, 16 ran.
Refused A Name 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, chased leaders from 5th, ridden in 5th 3 out, under pressure in 4th before next, 3rd and no impression last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 13l behind Moonlone Lane (11-1) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Line View (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 1st, progress into 5th 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 10th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Fluspar (10-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Flynsini (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th on outer 5 out, ridden and weakened from next, 8th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Fluspar (10-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Instant Impacked (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 13, dist behind Effernock Lad (10-11) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Flathertys Gap (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, went 3rd on outer at last, kept on under pressure run-in, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Ardera Cross (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Kilmurry Kid (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden behind leaders in 6th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 24 3/4l behind Pause And Ponder (10-0) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Willow Grange (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Towards rear, 13th after 6th, headway to 7th after 4 out, no impression in 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 23 1/2l behind Back Before Dawn (11-5) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 5th after 6th, weakened to rear before 4 out, no extra, 9th of 15, dist behind Back Before Dawn (11-5) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Paper Lantern (IRE) 3-1fav (10-11) Mid-division early, closer in 6th after 4 out, 3rd next, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, pressed winner before last, held closing stages, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Moonlone Lane (11-1) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Kilderry Prince (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Held up, slightly slow 5th, 12th from 6th, moderate 11th before straight, no extra, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind The Ballyboys (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Tomcoole Lad (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, progress on outer after 3 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression on winner in 2nd approaching last, no extra run-in and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind Fluspar (10-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Taboo (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) In rear, some progress and pushed along after 3 out, moderate 10th 2 out, went 6th at last, kept on without threatening, never nearer, 4th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Fluspar (10-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Paudi The Punter (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, mistake 11th, no impression from next, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Fluspar (10-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
