The many supporters of LIOS A CHOILL at Thurles last month were already counting their winnings when Willie Mullins' bumper winner fell at the last. He should have learnt from that experience and gain compensation though he's certain to be a short price to do so. Bog Warrior attracted very good support on his debut in a Fairyhouse bumper on New Year's Day and made no mistake. Tony Martin wastes no time in sending him hurdling which is a sign that there is plenty of confidence in him. Oscar Barton has shown a little ability in bumpers as has Alderwood but the latter has run poorly in two starts over timber. The remainder will need to improve dramatically to get involved.
Alderwood (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 35l behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Bog Warrior (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Held up in rear, smooth headway approaching straight, went 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat in Jan beating Burn And Turn (11-0) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Carmun (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, 19th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Carra Coranna (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Byerley Bear (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Fair Dilemma (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, driven along approaching straight, weakened from over 2f out, 7th of 12, 37l behind Vics Canvas (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Nov.
Lios A Choill (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead from 3rd, led after 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon ridden clear, in command when wandered around briefly approaching last and fell, in a race won by The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan, 18 ran.
Noel Browne (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) In touch, 7th halfway, progress into 4th 5 out, 2nd briefly 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 25, 40l behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
O Fortuna (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, dropped behind from 4 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Foildubh (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Oscar Barton (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, progress 6f out, 4th and ridden approaching straight, no impression from 2f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 17l behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Jan.
Oscar's Ballad (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division, fell 3 out, in a race won by Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan, 25 ran.
Our Only Option (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 16th of 18, well behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Roowest (IRE) Sonus gelding out of Bubbling.
Shakas Rock (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Mid div, 6th 1/2way, cl en 4th aftr 4out, prog in 3rd 2out, 2nd with ev ch last, no ex cl home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Poplebouchon (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft in Dec.
Storm Breaker (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 9l behind Tawrific Laois (10-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Tullymackan (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, some late headway straight, never a factor, 10th of 17, well behind Good Time Donie (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Highland Flash 50-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Silverlord (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Shariyan (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 14th of 21, well behind Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in Jan.
Benalicious (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, weakened from 5f out, 14th of 15, dis behind Celtic Folklore (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Gorgeous Abby (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, 10th 4 out, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 38l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Monart Lantern (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear, ridden ino moderate 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 24l behind Canaly (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Morewins Thansins (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, 26th of 28, well behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Perfectly Composed (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Never better than mid-division, 15th of 28, 49l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Serra Nova (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked ldr in 2nd, ld 3out, in command when good jump last, kow, won at Leadington 3m ire ptp in Jan, 14 ran.
Carrig More Annie (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 18th of 28, well behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Phar From Fashion (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4f out, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 11th of 18, 25l behind Dazzling Susie (11-0) at Thurles 2m mrs nh flat in Jan.
Highdownhill (NZ) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, no impression in moderate 12th before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 29l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Vivid Rainbow (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 18, 24l behind Georgie (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Billybuster (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Prominent, 3rd after halfway, ridden and weakened from 6f out, 8th of 12, well behind Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Clonmel 2m N H flat gd in Jun.
