tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place before 3 out, weakened, pulled up after 2 out
led early, headed after 1st, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight and no impression last, no extra run-in
held up towards rear, some progress 5th, pushed along and no impression in 7th entering straight, no extra and slight mistake last
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd 3 out, no impression and dropped to 4th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division outer, 9th halfway, 6th 3 out, 5th approaching last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd closing stages
towards rear, 12th halfway, progress 3 out and 6th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on into 5th run-in
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression entering straight, moderate 7th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along in rear before 4 out, detached after 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 8th entering straight, no extra, eased run-in
led after 1st, pushed along and edged left bend after 4th, ridden straight, not fluent last and headed, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 4th 3 out, ridden to lead last, kept on run-in
mid-division, 8th halfway, dropped towards rear 2 out, 9th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
towards rear, 13th halfway, progress 3 out, 7th when mistake and unseated rider next
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra in 9th after 2 out, weakened
It's incredible to see that Nina Carberry and Katie Walsh are qualified to ride here though both retain their amateur status. The former is on board the lightly-raced Don Franco, who showed a bit of potential on his handicap debut at Naas, while the latter rides KING BLUE, whose close second to Mydor at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day gets him the verdict. The veteran Luke's Benefit hasn't been in the best of form though is back on a winnable mark but The Mad Well appears to need much further. Adreamstillalive made a fair handicap debut at Clonmel last week and can improve while it's about time Rebel Cry was losing his maiden tag over hurdles, though he disappointed when favourite at Clonmel.
Fairy Court (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra after 3 out, 12th of 14, 41l behind The Bold Beckey (9-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109 in Oct.
Luke's Benefit (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, improved to led after 3 out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed 2 out, weakened before last, 9th of 16, 25l behind Peoples Park (11-8) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109).
King Blue (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Held up, 11th from 7th, 6th at 10th, close up 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, dropped to moderate 4th from before last, no extra, 5th of 16, 23l behind Old Time Melody (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan.
The Mad Well (IRE) 10-3fav (10-5) Prominent, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 8th, soon raced in 4th, on terms from 4 out, slight mistake 2 out, dropped to 4th before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 19l behind Lean Araig (11-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Dr Zoom (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 16, 32l behind Peoples Park (11-8) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109).
Do Try Dolly (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up, moderate 11th halfway, soon no danger, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out, 5th of 15, 26l behind Valyssa Monterg (11-7) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl in Dec.
Don Franco (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up, 12th after 2nd, still 12th approaching straight, no impression in 7th at last, one pace, 7th of 18, 8l behind Lilshane (10-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Fainne An Lae (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Led, ridden entering straight, headed after 3 out, weakened from next, 13th of 16, 34l behind Peoples Park (11-8) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109).
Edmundo (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, slightly awkward 1st, 6th after 2nd, 8th approaching straight, still 8th at last, one pace, 6th of 18, 8l behind Lilshane (10-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Adreamstillalive (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden along from 5th, under pressure in 5th before straight, no extra in 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10l behind Clara More (11-5) at Clonmel 2m amat hcap hdle 80-95 sft.
Rebel Cry (IRE) 4-1fav (11-2) Led and disputed, headed after 3 out, ridden and disputed briefly entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 18, 10l behind Tb Broke Her (10-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
News Show 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 8th of 14, 33l behind Clara More (11-5) at Clonmel 2m amat hcap hdle 80-95 sft.
Treasure Palm (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Towards rear and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, 12th of 18, well behind Samanntom (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95.
Selective Hearing (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 37l behind Total Recall (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Eshtiaal (USA) 14-1 (11-9) Held up, 14th at 3rd where slight mistake, dropped to last 4 out and not fluent, not fluent next, no extra approaching straight, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Written Inthestars (10-7) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
