mid-division, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, no impression before 3 out
led, headed before 2nd, ridden to challenge 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, weakened approaching last
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, weakened halfway, completely tailed off
chased leader, led before 2nd, ridden and strongly pressed 3 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, no impression winner
mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no extra in 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 8th before straight, ridden in 7th 3 out, 5th 2 out, 4th and mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, ridden in 11th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, some headway in 12th 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression next, kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
settled behind leaders, headway into 4th 3 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, kept on well, comfortably
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th before straight, ridden in 3rd 3 out, weakened before next
It wasn't the greatest of beginners' races in which TAWAAGG finished a close second to Rahan De Marcigny at Leopardstown and both winner and third have been beaten subsequently. However, Willie Mullins' charge is certain to have benefited from the experience and gets the vote to gain his first victory over fences. Big Secret would have made a winning start over fences but for falling at Thurles last month so it was a disappointment when he could only finish third behind Osirixamix at Limerick. He's likely to be the main threat though Prince Of Fire has produced a couple of reasonable runs over fences and it was over timber when he was well beaten at Leopardstown last time. Michelle's Express is probably capable of improvement and looks best of the rest.
Another Palm (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, weakened before last, 9th of 16, 25l behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
Any Bets (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 15, 30l behind Just Friends (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase in Jan.
Big Secret 6-4fav (11-12) Close up and disputed lead, led early straight, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Osirixamix (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Caravino (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Just Friends (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chase in Jan, 15 ran.
Comicbookcharacter (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Held up, lost touch before 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind The Hurl (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f nov chs sft in Jan.
Dahra One (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Soon led, clear before 3rd, mistake and reduced advantage 4th, headed 5 out, weakened next, 11th of 16, 33l behind Ballyagran (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hdl gd in Apr '08.
El Fontan (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression in moderate 10th passing 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase, 18 ran.
Jaffonnien (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in moderate 4th, no extra after 3 out, one pace, 6th of 11, 14l behind Waltzing Tornado (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chase hvy in Jan.
Kilflora 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 8th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 24l behind Osirixamix (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Killary Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, mistake 4th, never a factor, 15th of 16, well behind Osirixamix (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Kyle's Turn (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 9th of 18, well behind Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase.
Like Your Style (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, mistake 3rd, 9th but in touch entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 5th of 10, 11l behind Rahan De Marcigny (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f beg chase sft in Jan.
Michelle's Express (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon rear of mid-division, 12th when fell 5 out, in a race won by Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase, 18 ran.
Mick The Tooth (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th approaching 7 out, no extra 3 out, 14th of 16, 49l behind Osirixamix (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Jan.
Prince Of Fire (GER) 12-1 (10-9) Prominent, 3rd on outer halfway, driven along before next, soon no extra, weakened, 20th of 26, well behind Final Approach (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 sft in Jan.
Rickardstown (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, left 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 18l behind The Sneezer (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Jan.
Tawaagg 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway approaching straight, smooth progress to lead narrowly by-passing last, soon ridden, headed closing stages, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Rahan De Marcigny (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f beg chase sft in Jan.
Wright Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, closed 4 out, led approaching straight, soon strongly pressed, joined 2 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Parnell Street (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f nov hcp chs (0-116) hvy in Jan.
The Real Tyson (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 10th of 16, 25l behind Montan (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan.
Cayo Levantado (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 37l behind Dundrum (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase.
Lady Luselle (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, lost place before 5 out, towards rear 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 9th of 16, 27l behind Chino Valdes (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Jan.
