waited with towards rear, closed from 3 out, soon tracking leaders, no extra from after 2 out
prominent in chasing group, slightly slow jump at 4th, dropped to mid-division from before 5 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
soon mid-division, closed from before 5 out, soon tracking leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace approaching last
soon chased leaders, closed up from before 5 out, 4th 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders until closed from before 5 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace approaching last
soon mid-division, 8th 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening from before next
soon chased leaders, lost place 4 out, towards rear next, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out
waited with until closer order 4 out, travelling well straight, challenged going best and on terms from before last, soon led and ridden clear, easily
led, reduced lead and joined from before 5 out, headed 2 out, soon no extra
soon tracked leader, on terms approaching 5 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, closed 4 out, led 2 out, strongly pressed and joined from before last, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear, no extra from before 2 out, tailed off
towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
Most of these arrive in poor form though not LISMAKEERY, who followed a battling success at Wexford with a fair run behind the in-form Cloughmile at Gowran in November. He had today's rivals Yeoman and Hidden Diamond behind in that latter event and should take care of that pair again while Rookery Rebel unseated his rider and has been beaten twice over hurdles subsequently. Fourth Class was having only his second start over fences when running respectably at Limerick three weeks ago and probably has more to offer while Lord Only Knows may do better ridden with more restraint after leading for a long way before fading at Punchestown.
Burren Ben (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, brought down 6th, in a race won by Senior Again (10-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec, 18 ran.
Lismakeery (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Prominent, on terms travelling well approaching straight, headed and no extra after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 21l behind Cloughmile (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Nov.
Fourth Class (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Prominent, closer in 2nd before straight, no impression from 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd and kept on same pace approaching last, 4th of 12, 11l behind Friendly Society (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs hvy in Dec.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Soon led, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 10, 23l behind Bay Of Kotor (11-11) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 19l behind Luke's Benefit (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec.
Mr Eko (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Waited with, mistake 4th, improved in 3rd 6 out, 5th approaching 4 out, soon 4th and no impression, 5th of 9, well behind Quarryvale (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 hvy in Dec.
Dun Masc (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, closed 5 out, no impression from next, 8th of 18, 44l behind Call The Police (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs sft in Nov.
Lead Kindly Light (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, chasing leaders but a lot to do when fell 4 out, in a race won by Knockfierna (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs nov chs Gr3 (1) sft, 9 ran.
Lord Only Knows (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage after 4 out, headed before 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 20l behind Luke's Benefit (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec.
Oscar Dubh (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Luke's Benefit (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Dec, 7 ran.
Yeoman (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, 3rd and no impression leaders last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Hidden Present (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Dec.
Majic Moments (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Towards rear, 10th after 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 10th of 14, 42l behind Big Jemmy (10-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 hvy.
Persian Buck (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, pulled up before last, in a race won by Sorted (11-10) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec, 13 ran.
