mid-division, headway into 5th after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, pressed winner briefly until held in 2nd when mistake and unseated rider at last
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, weakened from next, behind when slow at last, tailed off
mid-division, dropped to last at 8th, some moderate late headway
mid-division, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, dropped to 4th and no extra from 2 out, left moderate 3rd at last
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, behind when mistake 3 out and pulled up
mid-division, headway into 3rd 4 out, went 2nd and ridden entering straight, 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders when left 2nd at last
prominent, weakened from 4 out, moderate 8th next
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
always prominent and led at times, led from 6 out, ridden before 2 out, soon pressed, in command when left well clear at last, kept on well
tracked leaders, close 2nd 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no impression in 5th, left moderate 4th at last
towards rear, behind when pulled up before 6 out
towards rear, 11th 6 out, kept on one paced from 3 out
always behind, pulled up after 3 out
always behind, mistakes 1st and 2nd, tailed off
led and disputed, headed 6 out, mistake 4 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, mid-division when fell 5 out
Etcetera Etcetera won a handicap at Kilbeggan in August but is 10lb higher and ran moderately behind Carrigmartin at Naas last month when Theresathingwrong did well to finish third. Island Wood looks certain to carry his big weight with distinction as he is in superb form and just failed to follow up his Tipperary success when finding an extra quarter-mile beyond him at Thurles. Ar Aghaidh Leat showed his first sign of ability over fences when just touched off by Undergraduate over the C&D last month but this looks tougher. Guts For Garters was a disappointing favourite at Thurles as was By The Hour at Gowran so a chance is taken on CURRAGH GREY, a dual point-to-point winner and faller when in with every chance at Limerick on his latest start and earlier successful at Kilbeggan.
Island Wood (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Mistake 1st, mid-division, closed to track leaders from 8th, travelling well in 5th before straight, 3rd 2 out, gained narrow lead before last, drifted to far rail and pressed run-in, no extra and headed near line, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Indifference Curve (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp chs 0-116 in Nov.
By The Hour (IRE) 9-2fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 8, 7l behind Peak Raider (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Nov.
Dolly Hall (IRE) 9-2fav (11-0) Mid-division, 11th 7 out, 8th when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one paced, 5th of 18, 20l behind Elysian Rock (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs sft in Nov.
Theresathingwrong (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders in 6th, progress after 3 out, 4th after last, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Carrigmartin (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
Ar Aghaidh Leat (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Soon close up, led from 7th, joined 2 out where left in lead again, stayed on run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 8, hd behind Undergraduate (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Nov.
Long Strand (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 16, well behind Leon Og (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs hvy in Nov.
Guts For Garters (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Prominent, moderate 4th from before 3 out (normal 5 out), soon no impression under pressure, 3rd and kept on same pace approaching 2 out, 3rd of 12, 19l behind Quarryvale (10-5) at Thurles 3m cond hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
The Sneezer (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 8th of 16, well behind The Buck (9-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Oct.
Curragh Grey (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders in 5th, took closer order halfway, 4th 5 out, in touch when fell 3 out, in a race won by For A Finish (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-130 sft in Nov, 10 ran.
L'acajou (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 6th when fell 2 out, in a race won by Darling Harbour (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Wellforth (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 1st, 8th 4 out, kept on same pace straight, 4th of 18, 19l behind Elysian Rock (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs sft in Nov.
Richard The First (GER) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division when fell 6 out, in a race won by Beautiful Sound (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 in Nov, 18 ran.
Etcetera Etcetera (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and one pace, 7th of 13, 12l behind Carrigmartin (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-109 sft in Nov.
Lasquini Du Moulin (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Collided with rival and fell 1st, in a race won by On The Fringe (11-5) at Punchestown 3m 1f hts chs gd in Apr, 25 ran.
Gentleman Jim (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Led, extended lead before halfway, reduced advantage 5 out, headed next, no extra in 4th when mistake 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 5th of 18, 27l behind Beautiful Sound (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 in Nov.
Toby Ben (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, trailing from 3 out, last of 12, 50l behind Loup Du Saubouas (11-12) at Naas 2m beg chs sft in Nov.
