mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th entering straight, no impression
prominent, slight mistake 2nd, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders on outer, disputed lead from 3 out, ridden entering straight, kept on well from last, headed close home
towards rear, progress into moderate 7th after 3 out, kept on one paced
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
in rear, no impression from 3 out
mid-division and took keen hold, led from 4th, headed and ridden 3 out, soon weakened quickly
tracked leaders, 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out
led, headed 4th, close up 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, some progress after 3 out, ridden in moderate 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
prominent, 2nd 5 out, ridden in moderate 5th after 3 out, no impression
prominent on outer, disputed lead from 3 out, ridden entering straight, kept on well from last, all out to lead close home
tracked leaders, 5th 5 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, close 6th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd entering straight, no extra
Willie Mullins has won this for the past two years and RED TIGER will be fancied to complete the hat-trick. A winner here in September, he disappointed on faster ground at Downpatrick but his second to Oscars Well at Punchestown last month could hardly have been given a greater boost when the winner went on to land a Navan Grade 1. Out Now is probably the form pick on his close second to Montan at Down Royal in February but a long absence tempers enthusiasm while Golden Sunbird should have been successful over timber before now as this dual bumper winner has been narrowly beaten four times. Winning point-to-pointer Sugar Bullet is improving with each run and the mare's allowance will aid her cause while Vics Canvas is another progressing nicely who can make his presence felt.
Cootamundra (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before next, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Foildubh (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
El Pina Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened after halfway, completely tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Nov.
Lord Liscreagh (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, 5th of 18, 11l behind Belord (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Our Only Option (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th 4f out, 5th entering straight, headway under pressure to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr beating Brunswick Gold (11-9) by 1l, 20 ran.
Out Now (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Soon chased leaders, 5th before 2 out, challenged under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on without quite matching winner run-in, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Montan (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f 6yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Paddy The Oscar (IRE) 1-2 (12-0) Tracked ldr in 2nd, ld aftr 3out, went clr from 2out & sow, won at Avaune 3m ire ptp gs beating Edmond Point (12-0) by 12l, 6 ran.
Raise You Ten (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th and ridden after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 9th of 25, 15l behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Red Tiger 4-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, 8th after 4 out, 6th 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th straight, stayed on from last, 2nd of 14, 9l behind Oscars Well (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Ricardian (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate before 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 17l behind Gagewell Flyer (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Sea Stallion (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th next, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 8l behind Mackeys Forge (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft.
Slippers Percy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, poor 4th and no impression from 3 out, dropped to 6th and no extra approaching straight (finished 5th - disqualified as rider failed to weigh in), in a race won by Quel Esprit (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
Under The Radar (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, soon no impression, 9th of 21, 32l behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Vics Canvas (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, headway into 4th approaching straight, 2nd and challenged over 1f out, kept on well under pressure to lead inside final 100 yards, won at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Nov beating Alderwood (12-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Betty Is A Lady (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Rr when fell 2nd, in a race won by Sher Fountin (12-0) at Killaloe 3m ire ptp sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Chancy Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always behind, 18th of 21, well behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Golden Sunbird (IRE) 5-2 (10-7) Chased leaders, closed after 4 out, 2nd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Knockfierna (11-5) at Cork 2m mrs nov hdl sft.
Macialim (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Ballinahow Lady (11-7) at Naas 3m mdn hdl in Nov.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed when edged left entering final furlong, kept on well under pressure, all out, won at Naas 2m N H flat sft in Nov beating Ceol Rua (11-9) by hd, 8 ran.
Puntabrook (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, 4th halfway, 3rd over 3f out, 2nd and challenged entering straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened, 9th of 18, 21l behind Kalanelli (10-13) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat sft in Nov.
Dixie Lady (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Close up, 2nd before straight, weakened from 2f out, 13th of 15, 23l behind What An Flyer (11-4) at Cork 2m mrs N H flat sft.
Country Flora 33-1 (11-7) Not fluent 3rd, never better than mid-division, 9th of 13, 44l behind Foildubh (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
