waited with early, 7th from 7th, improved and on terms approaching 9th, headed before last, one pace run-in
waited with, 12th from 7th, headway from 11th, no impression when fell 2 out
prominent, 3rd from 7th, pushed along from 11th, slight mistake 3 out, soon one pace
waited with, last from 7th, under pressure from 11th, soon some headway, kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with, 10th from 7th, soon some headway until one pace straight
mid-division early, 6th from 7th, pushed along briefly from 11th, no extra 3 out, pulled up before last
led and disputed, headed before 3 out where slight mistake, no extra and impeded 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, reminders after 7th where 9th, no impression 9th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division early, took keen hold and improved to be prominent before 4th, slight mistake 6th, 5th from 7th, pushed along approaching straight, no extra and not fluent 3 out, soon pulled up
waited with, 11th from 7th, slight mistake 8th, under pressure from 11th, no extra and pulled up straight
prominent, slightly slow at 2nd, 4th from 7th, closed up travelling smoothly and on terms 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra and one pace after
waited with, 13th from 7th, slight mistake 11th, no extra and pulled up into straight
close up and disputed lead at times, slight mistake 11th, weakened approaching 2 out
waited with towards outer, 14th from 7th, headway from 11th, effort straight, led before last, stayed on well run-in
mid-division early, 8th from 7th, no impression when slightly impeded 2 out, no extra after
Gordon Elliott has chances here as Thunder Down Under has been gradually improving and ran a fine race over 3m at Fairyhouse last time. Kevin Brogan's claim will help though Davy Russell could have the best ride for the yard on board Chef De L'Isle, who has been staying on over shorter trips since arriving from the UK. Oliver McKiernan and Barry Browne have been having a brilliant run and though DIFFICULT DECISION is up 9lb for completing a double at Limerick he's only had five runs so there should be much more to come. Beating The Odds was heavily supported to land a 2m4f handicap at Fairyhouse but he couldn't quite hold off Grey Habit, who was receiving 13lb, so he looks a threat from just 3lb higher. Young Dev has been in excellent form over fences and will love the testing conditions so he's another to keep an eye on.
Flooring Porter (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, ran freely early, 2nd halfway, pushed along after 2 out and still close up approaching last, no extra run-in, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Peaches And Cream (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Castello Sforza (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, pushed along in moderate 11th and slightly hampered 2 out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels, 9th of 16, 18l behind Theatre World (11-3) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Thunder Down Under (IRE) 5-2fav (10-7) Chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closer 3 out, pushed along and challenged briefly when slight mistake next, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 8 1/2l behind Alohamora (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Russian Bill (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along briefly at 7th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, dropped to 7th 2 out, rallied after last, went 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Rebel Early (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Young Dev (IRE) 8-13fav (11-7) Held up in rear, 6th at 5th, mistake in 7th at 10th, travelled well in 4th after 3 out, headway to challenge leader 2 out, ridden before last where not fluent, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Alohamora (11-3) at Limerick 2m 7f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Miracle In Medinah 7-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, closer and pushed along when mistake 3 out, no impression early straight and no extra after 2 out, 7th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Alohamora (10-2) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Oh'herewego (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Soon led and disputed at times, mistake 2 out, headed inside final 50yds and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Mister Fogpatches (10-11) at Navan 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Aircraft Carrier (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, pushed along at 5th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 8, dist behind Latest Exhibition (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Yielding in Feb.
Difficult Decision (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Waited with, 8th after 7th, pushed along to close up approaching straight, soon on terms, led after 2 out, soon edged slightly left, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Frere Fontaine (11-7) by 4 1/4l, 13 ran.
Champagne Harmony (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Towards rear, reminders from early, detached in rear from halfway, pulled up after 10th, at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Cherif De L'Isle (FR) 11-10fav (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden in close 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Punitive (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Eagle Roque (FR) 5-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra, 13th of 16, dist behind Frere Fontaine (10-11) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Peterstown (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, jumped slightly left, joined after 3rd, headed 4th, remained close up, on terms 3 out, soon headed, no extra from before straight, 9th of 12, 20 3/4l behind My Club Colours (9-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Seskinane (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden behind leaders 2 out, no impression last, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Punitive (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Beating The Odds (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead 5 out, ridden early straight and led approaching last, under pressure and kept on run-in, headed closing stages, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Grey Habit (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Ellipsism (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led on inner before 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
