mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 3 out and soon pushed along, no impression between final 2, kept on one pace run-in
towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along after 4 out and kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
led, 5 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage after 3 out and joined briefly after 2 out, soon ridden and asserted again approaching last, kept on well run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no threat from 3 out, no extra
always towards rear, niggled along before halfway, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra from next, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after next, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, no threat in straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 2nd 4 out, closer after next and disputed lead briefly after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 2nd when mistake last, no extra run-in
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 5th, pushed along and lost place approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division on outer, 7th 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression before next, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th on inner halfway, 6th 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, kept on one pace
towards rear, good headway before 3 out and 3rd 2 out, pushed along and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
Spare Brakes usually needs a run but can race off an 11lb lower mark over hurdles and Philip Enright is one of the leading jockeys around here. Wait Here beat BREEZY BELL a length-and-a-quarter at Punchestown but the runner-up was only headed close home and is now 3lb better off so could turn the tables. Nodoubtaboutthat attracted significant market support before scoring at Kilbeggan in September but this looks a bit more competitive. Smithscorner is much better treated over hurdles than fences and was a shade unlucky last time at Cork so also goes on the shortlist.
Smithscorner (IRE) 5-2fav (11-0) Waited with in rear, headway from before 7th, stumbled into straight, chased winner and kept on without threatening closing stages, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Elite Trooper Grey (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Oct.
Wait Here (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, ridden in 7th after 2 out, went 3rd at last, 2nd after last, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Oct beating Breezy Bell (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Gallowglass (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd and slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before last, went 4th run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 11l behind The Sliding Rock (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f sft in Oct.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Prominent, soon 2nd, on terms straight, headed between last 2, soon no extra, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8 3/4l behind Dreal Deal (11-10) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Spare Brakes (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, bad mistake 2nd, jumped right at 5th, 5th at halfway, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd 2 out, jumped right at last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Fine Theatre (10-7) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Rough Terain (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 6th, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Quarry Lil (10-8) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Oct.
Breezy Bell (GER) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 2 out, ridden and headed entering straight, improved to lead approaching last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Wait Here (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Aliym (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Hello Pilgrim (11-11) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Nodoubtaboutthat (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, pushed along and led before last, soon clear, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Sep beating Orchard Grove (11-2) by 5l, 14 ran.
Eiri Na Casca (IRE) 200-1 (11-2) Mid-division, lost place after halfway and detached over 4f out, weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Mt Leinster (11-6) at Listowel 1m 6f sft in Sep.
Fassbender (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Rear, 11th before 5th, under pressure and weakened before 2 out, never a factor, 12th of 16, 35l behind Mig Des Taillons (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Johnny Little Legs (IRE) 5-2fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression in 6th after next, no extra approaching last, 9th of 16, 27 3/4l behind My Newbrook Rose (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Cousin Harry (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, 11th 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 5th under pressure entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 4l behind Wait Here (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Give Me A Moment (IRE) 80-1 (11-5) Raced in rear and ran freely early, slight mistake at 5th, soon detached, no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace, never a factor, last of 7, 29 1/2l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-7) at Sligo 2m 1f Yielding in Oct.
Romella (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, pulled up, at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Mattie's Mountain (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer 4 out, pushed along early straight and headway approaching last, led run-in, ridden and kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Listenheretomejack (11-7) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
