tracked leaders, 4th at 2nd, not fluent 4 out, 2nd and mistake 3 out, soon reminders, kept on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th at 2nd, virtually fell and unseated rider 4 out
held up, last at 2nd, not fluent 4th, slightly impeded 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, one pace
led, travelling smoothly from 3 out, asserted from next, hit last, soon pushed out briefly, stayed on well, comfortably
prominent, took keen hold, 2nd at 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, jumped left 5th, slightly impeded 3 out, no impression approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, pulled up before last
took keen hold, tracked leaders, 3rd at 2nd, pushed along from 4 out and lost place, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 6th at 2nd, slightly impeded 3 out, no impression approaching straight
The Winkler keeps finding one too good but his latest run behind Killer Crow, with Balnagon Boy four lengths behind, was a fine effort and Donagh Meyler might hold on to him a bit longer this time. But PEOPLES PARK was progressive over hurdles and made a satisfactory debut over fences at Navan before splitting two much better-fancied Willie Mullins'-trained opponents at Punchestown. With further progress likely, he will take some beating. Marlbrook has only completed two of his four starts over fences but did well when runner-up to Noble Endeavour at Down Royal and will love the conditions. Toushan battled on strongly to beat Nickname Exit at Cork and he's another to consider in a competitive-looking event.
Balnagon Boy (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led, slow 2nd and headed, led 4th until 6th, 3rd halfway, led after 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 6 1/4l behind Killer Crow (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Toushan (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd before 4 out, challenged from before straight, on terms 3 out, led 2 out, joined last, headed run-in, stayed on well to lead on line, won at Cork 2m 5f hvy in Nov beating Nickname Exit (11-12) by ns, 6 ran.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) In rear early and mistake 1st, went 4th at 7th, ridden in 4th 4 out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, dist behind Pleasant Company (11-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f hvy in Dec.
Marlbrook (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, clear from 4th, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Noble Endeavor (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
On Fiddlers Green (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 6th before next, weakened, tailed off, 6th of 14, dist behind Monksland (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Peoples Park (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leader, slight mistake 4th, left in lead and slightly impeded 8th, pressed from before straight, soon headed, slight mistake last, quickly led again, kept on well, headed near line, 2nd of 10, shd behind Net D'ecosse (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Winkler (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress 3 out and ridden to lead after next, headed run-in and no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Killer Crow (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
