rear of mid-division, pushed along and 10th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no extra run-in
mid-division, headway after 3 out and 3rd next, 2nd and ridden before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, in touch when fell next
disputed lead and led before 2nd, ran freely, headed before 4 out, dropped to 5th 2 out, ridden and 3rd before last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression after 2 out
mid-division, 8th and pushed along 2 out, no impression approaching last where slight mistake, no extra
held up in rear, no impression when hampered 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, headway early straight, not clear run between final 2 and 6th at last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 2nd final 100 yards
held up towards rear, rear of mid-division when brought down 3 out
rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out, close 6th and pecked slightly next, ridden approaching last and no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, some headway early straight and 2nd when slight mistake 2 out, soon lost place and dropped to 7th at last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 4th close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, hampered 3 out and no impression in rear of mid-division before next, no extra
disputed lead early, remained prominent and led before 4 out, pushed along to assert after 2 out and 3 lengths clear before last, kept on well run-in
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, some headway on outer 4 out, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra after 2 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden early straight and no extra after 2 out
chased leaders, 8th halfway, in touch when hampered and unseated rider 3 out
towards rear, 13th 2 out, pushed along and kept on one pace from before last, never a factor
Wajaaha, formerly with Godolphin then Denis Hogan, has never won but this is a poor contest and a recent run on the Flat will have put him spot-on. Killacolla showed his first sign of form for a very long time when runner-up on testing ground at Limerick and further rain would aid his cause. The Tartan Spartan has a big weight for his handicap debut but YAFORDADOE, who completed a double on the Flat in October, looked as though he was getting the hang of hurdling at Punchestown last month and can make a successful handicap debut. Bythesametoken, a winner at Navan in October, has continued in decent form and looks best of the remainder.
Song Of Namibia (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Soon towards rear, impeded approaching 4th, never a factor, 20th of 25, dist behind Fauguernon (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Kirwans Lane (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, closer in 9th entering straight, soon no impression, 9th of 16, 25 3/4l behind Wolfofallstreets (9-10) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Wajaaha (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon close up and disputed at times, effort straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 8l behind Ela Katrina (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Killacolla (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, ridden and no impression in 2nd 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 6 1/2l behind Father Ailbe (10-12) at Limerick 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
British Art 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress, 8th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Abraham (11-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, left moderate 6th at last where mistake, ridden and no extra run-in, 6th of 11, 34 3/4l behind Speaker Connolly (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp gd in Dec.
Tashman (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden and no impression when mistake 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 12, dist behind Key Commander (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Benefit North (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, progress 2 out, 5th entering straight, ridden before last, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 15, 8l behind Sean Says (10-3) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Bythesametoken (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, went 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Wolfofallstreets (9-10) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Lusis Naturea 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Muzbid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 7th 3 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, stayed on and closer before last, under pressure when mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 10 1/4l behind Instant Return (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Schedar (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 7th, ridden and no impression 3 out, 7th of 16, dist behind Mr Hendricks (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Running Skeard (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Waited with, 14th after 6th, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 12th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Madaboy Cross (10-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 16, 14l behind Wolfofallstreets (9-10) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Sois Gentil (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 8th of 10, dist behind Unexcepted (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Rossmore's Pride (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, close up 5th, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, no extra after next, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Johnny Little Legs (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace behind, 10th of 18, dist behind Column Of Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Backintheboom (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th after 3 out, ridden and no impression next, soon no extra and weakened, last of 15, dist behind Sean Says (10-3) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Tartan Spartan (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 5th before 2 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, soon no extra, 5th of 18, dist behind Curious Times (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jan.
