soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next
chased leaders, moderate 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
prominent, 5th approaching 3 out, lost place and no extra from before straight, eased when beaten, tailed off
waited with in rear of mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from before 3 out
in front when slow jump 1st, headed but remained prominent, keen hold, weakened from before 2 out, eased closing stages, tailed off
waited with in mid-division, went moderate 5th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, led into straight, clear before 2 out, mistake last, reduced lead and kept on well under pressure run-in
not fluent 1st, soon towards rear and never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th approaching 3 out, soon lost place and no extra, tailed off
never better than mid-division
soon led, hung off bend away from stands after 4th, joined 3 out, headed into straight, soon no impression, left with chance again run-in, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages
waited with towards rear, closer in 8th before 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
soon chased leaders, untidy 2nd, closer in moderate 4th before straight, ridden to chase winner when slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, left with chance again from last, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages
Willie Mullins had five entered at the early stage and relies on Marasonnien. Placed over hurdles and fences in France, he started odds-on for his Irish debut at Leopardstown but had no answer when Touch Back quickened past him. A stiffer test of stamina will suit and he must be a threat though LEAN TIMES gets the vote. Noel Meade's charge was having his first start for 10 months when a fine second to Rourke's Cross at Fairyhouse last month and travelled really well until tiring from the last. Nina Carberry produced a masterclass when making all for a very a easy bumper victory at Punchestown on board Kates Benefit, who makes her hurdling debut but looks a fine jumping prospect. Big Generator fell at the last when in with every chance on his only point-to-point start and has shown enough potential in bumpers to be considered for this.
Ballyadam Approach (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Took keen hold early and prominent, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 5th of 20, 29l behind Golanbrook (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Prominent, led 5 out, attempted to assert from before 3 out, headed from next, dropped to 3rd approaching last, short of room closing stages and dropped to 4th near finish, disqualified as rider failed to weigh in, in a race won by Sacre Malta (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl sft in Dec, 9 ran.
Big Generator 11-4 (11-9) Held up in 4th, closer in 3rd entering straight, 2nd from well over 1f out but no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind The Bosses Cousin (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat gd in Dec.
Bobby's Last (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Ld, hdd 4out, sn in rr, pu 2out, in a race won by Paddyonas (12-0) at Horse And Jockey 3m ire ptp gd in Mar, 11 ran.
Done En Dusted (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 9th early, no impression from before 4 out, 11th of 19, 43l behind Hats And Heels (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Hi Big Man (IRE) 11-4 (11-11) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 22l behind Mount Colah (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Dec.
Lean Times (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Raced in 2nd, travelling well into straight, led before 2 out, headed before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Rourke's Cross (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Marasonnien (FR) 4-6fav (11-12) Led, headed after 4th but remained prominent, led again entering straight, strongly pressed and headed last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Touch Back (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Reliable Richie (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 11th of 20, 49l behind Golanbrook (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Another Tempest (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 4f out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 23l behind Kates Benefit (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
Bluebell Princess (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, lost place from before 6 out, soon no impression, 9th of 12, well behind Oscars Business (11-7) at Limerick 2m 2f mares mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Chasing Shadows (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Sligo Publican (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec, 18 ran.
Feabhra (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 8th approaching 5 out, no extra next, 12th of 16, well behind Jack Bene (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Kates Benefit (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Made all, went clear entering straight, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat hvy in Dec beating Way Up In The Air (10-13) by 18l, 13 ran.
