led, extended lead after 4f and 10 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage early straight and headed over 1f out, rallied under pressure and kept on well to lead closing stages
chased clear leader in 2nd, closed early straight and travelled best to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and headed under pressure closing stages
chased clear leader in 3rd, closer early straight, soon ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
always rear, ridden after halfway and trailing approaching straight, completely tailed off
Will Dobbin would need to be something very special to make a winning debut against three useful rivals. Too Scoops made a very good start in a Fairyhouse bumper in December and will improve though the form hasn't worked out very well. The Paparrazi Kid started long odds-on when beating Clash Of KIngs 15l on his debut at Navan in December and is well regarded by Willie Mullins. He's likely to start a short price here but may meet his match in RORY O'MOORE. A winner at Cork in December, he followed that with a superb run when just touched off by Don Cossack in a Grade 2 at Navan a week later. He hasn't taken to hurdling on his two subsequent starts but can give the likely market leader a fright here.
Rory O'Moore (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Led, headed after 3 out, slight mistake next and soon no extra, 5th of 6, 20l behind Trifolium (11-1) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl Grade 2 (1) hvy.
The Paparrazi Kid (IRE) 3-10fav (11-11) Settled behind leaders, moderate 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4f out, closer 3f out, travelled well in 2nd 2f out, led 1f out, pushed out to go clear inside inside final furlong, easily, won at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Dec beating Clash Of Kings (11-7) by 15l, 10 ran.
Too Scoops (IRE) 15-8fav (11-4) Soon led, joined before straight where raced towards centre, pressed and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Dec beating Mister Hotelier (11-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Will Dobbin (IRE) Luso gelding out of Hi Millie.
