held up, slight mistake 7th, closer in 5th next, 3rd from 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra run-in and dropped to 5th close home
chased leaders, 4th at 8th where slight mistake, slight mistake next, under pressure from 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leader, closed from before 7th, on terms before 8th, led from 4 out and went on, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon strongly pressed, headed between last 2, soon no impression, slight mistake last, one pace
soon mid-division, some slight mistakes, progress from before 7th, 6th at next, ridden along in 4th from 3 out, soon dropped to 6th and no extra, pulled up from 2 out
led, soon clear, slight mistake 5th, reduced lead before 7th, joined before 8th, headed from 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up from 2 out
towards rear, closer in 7th at 8th, 5th from 3 out, no impression approaching next, soon no extra
chased leaders, 3rd at 8th, moderate 2nd 3 out, closed approaching 2 out where challenged, led between last 2, quickly asserted, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
chased leaders, raced on inner and lost place after 6th, 8th at 8th, soon no danger, tailed off
held up, last at 8th, no danger 3 out, pulled up from next
held up, 9th at 8th, moderate 7th from 3 out, no impression approaching next, kept on run-in
in rear, 10th at 8th, went 4th after 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on run-in
Dawerann make a quick reappearance after a close fourth at Leopardstown on Monday where he just failed to quicken in the closing stages. This longer trip suits as he showed at Punchestown previously. Returntovendor has been well supported the last twice and run well enough though he hasn't been finding much at the business end. THE BAY BIRCH came from way off the pace to finish a close third at Navan last month and, as she hasn't had a great deal of experience, that will have done her good and she can take this. Samanntom won over fences at Tipperary in October and comes here on a 14lb lower mark so has to be greatly respected.
Dawerann (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-3) Held up, pushed along and headway to chase leaders straight, no impression and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Concordin (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Let Her Cry (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Mid-division, bumped early, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden to led briefly before 2 out, headed 2 out, 2nd at last, no extra run-in, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Sea Scorpion (10-3) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Samanntom (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Led, jumped slightly right, joined briefly from 6th, soon led again, ridden 3 out, joined next, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct beating Hard Bought (10-3) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bobbythegangster (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, closer in 4th 5 out, went 3rd and ridden 2 out, no impression before last, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind The Living Beauty (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Zipporah (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Led from 2nd, bad mistake next and headed, weakened from 7th, 18th of 22, dist behind Pause And Ponder (10-9) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
The Bay Birch (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) In rear, headway after 4 out, 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th next, 5th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 1 3/4l behind Pause And Ponder (10-9) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Returntovendor (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Prominent early before settling behind leaders, not fluent 5th, 6th before 6 out where not fluent, reminders from 3 out and led briefly before 2 out, soon headed and ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Barrys Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Boxing Along (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Sea Scorpion (10-3) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Give Us A Hand (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 13th of 22, 35 3/4l behind Pause And Ponder (10-9) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dontdelay (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Chased leader, 2nd before 2nd, led after 2nd, headed and weakened approaching straight, no extra 2 out, 9th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Logical Song (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Wilde 'n Wide (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up, 11th from 6th, under pressure from 9th, soon no impression, tailed off, 16th of 17, dist behind Fleurys Fort (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Krissy's Kisses (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Raced 3rd, not fluent at 1st, 4th after 3rd, dropped towards rear at 7th, soon ridden in rear, detached at 8th, no extra, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
