towards rear, progress from before straight, kept on without threatening
chased leaders, 6th 5 out, no impression from after next
towards rear, progress into moderate 6th 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon behind, tailed off
chased leaders, dropped to moderate 6th after 4 out, no extra from before straight
mid-division, progress after 4 out, ridden in 4th from 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, moderate 8th after 4 out, soon no extra
never better than mid-division
never better than mid-division
always prominent, ridden in 2nd before straight, challenged 2 out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from before last
made all, clear early, mistake 3 out, stayed on best under pressure run-in
prominent, dropped to 5th 2 out, soon no impression
soon chased leaders, closed up in 3rd travelling well 2 out, 2nd at last, ridden run-in, kept on same pace
fell 1st
Plenty of progressive types here including Jack Cool, who has won three of his last five starts over timber but has gone up 33lb as a result. Whether he can defy the extra is another matter and, like his main rivals, he's returning from a break. Cheer Up and ANSHAN DREAMS are also on hat-tricks - the former after narrow victories here and at Thurles while the latter gaining narrow victories here and at Tipperary. Adrian Maguire's charge gets the vote as he is making his handicap debut from what looks a fair mark. Echo Bob is another returning from an absence but he's very well handicapped at his best and has definitely improved over fences.
Day of Destiny (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th on inner halfway, close 8th 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, last of 16, 29l behind Asigh Pearl (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Jack Cool (IRE) 9-2fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge at last, kept on well under pressure to lead closing stages, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Oct beating Lancetto (11-4) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Total Excitement (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th approaching 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, 2nd last, no extra run-in, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rock County (10-12) at Galway 2m hcp hdl gd in Oct.
Anshan Dreams 2-1fav (11-6) Settled towards rear, mainly 6th, closer from 3 out, smooth headway on outer to challenge at last, soon led and quickened well run-in, easily, won at Cork 2m nh nov hdl gf in Oct beating Michelle's Express (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Shamiran (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Silent Creek (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Tijuana Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 7th 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 17, 7l behind Pittoni (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Feb.
Mahrajaan (USA) 9-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 8th 7 out, fell 5 out, in a race won by Clarkey (10-11) at Listowel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd in Sep, 16 ran.
Cheer Up (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Soon tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 4 out, soon led, pressed before last where left with definite advantage, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy in Apr beating Keats Dream (10-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Go On Ya Boyo 33-1 (10-0) Always behind, 15th of 20, 21l behind Silent Creek (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Are You The One (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Towards rear, no impression from before 6 out, 15th of 16, well behind Muzak (10-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Temlett (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to narrow lead 3 out, headed before next, weakened before straight, 9th of 23, 15l behind Solwhit (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl gs in Apr '08.
Sea Master (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, 20th of 25, well behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Echo Bob (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led and jumped well, soon clear of remainder with 2nd, reduced lead last, kept on run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Save My Blushes (10-5) at Roscommon 2m nov chs (1) in Sep.
The Last Stand 25-1 (10-1) Led, headed and weakened quickly approaching 3 out, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Whodoyouthink (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Jan.