mid-division, 6th 4 out, went 3rd 3 out, wandered around slightly before next, improved to lead after 2 out, stayed on well from last, comfortably
in rear, some headway entering straight, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one paced
mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, fell 5th
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, 2nd next, soon ridden, weakening when slight mistake 2 out, dropped to 3rd when bad mistake last, dropped to 5th run-in
mid-division, slightly hampered 5th, ridden and no impression from 3 out
disputed lead early, 2nd from 3rd, pulled up quickly after 4th, dismounted
mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed 4 out, weakened entering straight
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden in 5th next, 4th 2 out, went moderate 3rd inside final furlong
prominent, led from 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner run-in
Denis Hogan places his horses very well and NORAH STARR gets the vote for this despite her best run over timber coming over 2m4f at Cork last time. Baby Whizz couldn't cope with an 8lb rise for his Wexford success when down the field at Leopardstown while Fair Of Cappamore looks a little high in the weights for his handicap debut. Some Say came in for strong support at Naas a week ago but disappointed though he had Cantrell behind. The youngster Whatever It Takes might find some of these too experienced for him and Ferry Point has only won once in 18 starts over timber.
Baby Whizz (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Keen hold early, mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 9l behind Cass Bligh (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 in Dec.
Some Say (IRE) 5-4fav (11-6) Soon led, jumped right 1st, pressed from before 2 out, headed after last, soon no extra, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Szabo's Destiny (10-8) at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109).
Ferry Point (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2 out, no extra early straight, weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Askthemaster (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Luddsdenene (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Soon led, jumped left, badly left and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Beckwith Star (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chase hvy, 14 ran.
Zelkova Island (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 6th 3 out, no extra after next, eased when beaten run-in, 6th of 8, 45l behind Star Neuville (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Carlowsantana (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 9th of 14, well behind Regal D'estruval (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chs in Oct.
Donttellmother (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened from before straight, 11th of 14, well behind Fahamore (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.
Miss Franklin (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led, headed before 2nd, 2nd halfway, close up after 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra and weakened from last, 4th of 5, 36l behind Brave Beauty (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mrs nov hdl sft in Mar.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along after 3 out, no extra approaching straight, 4th of 7, 39l behind One Cool Shabra (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl sft in Nov.
Three Monkeys (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Prominent, 4th approaching 3 out, no extra next, 12th of 15, well behind South Wing (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Jun.
Boyney Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, pulled up after 5 out, in a race won by Doransfirth (10-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Aug '10, 15 ran.
Norah Starr (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Waited with towards rear, progress to track leaders approaching straight, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no impression when not fluent last, closed on eased down winner close home, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Ocean Bright (11-1) at Cork 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 9-109 hvy.
Cantrell (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Soon tracked leaders, closer in 2nd before 3 out, ridden before straight, lost place 2 out, 5th and no extra from before last, 5th of 6, 16l behind Szabo's Destiny (10-8) at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109).
Fair Of Cappamore (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Settled towards rear, 4th from halfway, ridden approaching straight and no extra from 2 out, 4th of 6, 27l behind Dont Back Down (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
