mid-division, slight mistake 5th and reminder, ridden halfway, weakened to rear 5 out, completely tailed off
led, pressed passing 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, under pressure in 5th before last, soon no extra
held up towards rear, reminder after 3 out, progress into 5th after 2 out, challenged before last, led last, ridden and kept on well run-in
chased leaders, bad mistake 4th, soon pulled up
mid-division, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden in 7th passing 3 out, no impression next, moderate 8th before last, kept on one pace run-in
held up towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened
held up towards rear, progress in 8th passing 3 out, ridden into 4th after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake and ridden 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge passing 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden and pressed before last, headed last, kept on in 2nd run-in without matching winner
chased leader, disputed briefly 2nd, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened
towards rear, hampered and unseated rider after 4th
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened
mid-division, dropped towards rear and slight mistake 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders early, mid-division from 4th, ridden and no impression passing 3 out, soon no extra
FATHER JED was brought with a well-timed challenge to score over slightly further at Galway a fortnight ago, when Ballygill Princess was well beaten and, though 7lb higher, can repeat the process. Mileys Dream showed improved form at Listowel before scoring there a few days later and it will be a surprise if a 6lb penalty prevents another big effort. Oscar Chimes doesn't win often but is gradually dropping to a winnable mark as is The Shaughraun, who is still a maiden but ran his best race for some time at Clonmel a couple of weeks ago. Festive Day has only had three starts over hurdles and is 20lb lower than over fences.
Festive Day (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Led, joined from 6th, slight mistake 7th, slight mistake 10th, reminder after 5 out, headed before 4 out, soon under pressure, no extra and hit 2 out, 3rd of 6, 33 3/4l behind The Winkler (11-10) at Killarney 2m 6f gd in May.
Oscar Chimes (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, one pace under pressure from 2 out, 5th of 21, 6 3/4l behind Definite Income (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Father Jed (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, progress in 8th before 2 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Galway 2m 5f hcp sft in Sep beating Celtic Monarch (11-6) by 2 3/4l, 19 ran.
Nidhaam 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th 2 out, ridden into 4th and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Tajseer (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Ran freely in 3rd, 4th at 4th, slight mistake at 5th, 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 8th 2 out, soon ridden, no extra, 7th of 11, 23 3/4l behind Whatever It Takes (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Mileys Dream (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Held up, closer in 8th from 4 out, improved to get on terms before straight and soon led, clear from 2 out, edged left to rail run-in and flicked tail, stayed on well, easily, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Mic Milano (11-1) by 6l, 16 ran.
Fightforyourdreams (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up, no impression from 4 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Mr Smith (11-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Lady Quill (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Towards rear, 9th at 4th, progress to 6th before 4 out, left 5th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 35 1/2l behind Airlie Beach (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Ballygill Princess (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 7th of 19, 13 1/4l behind Father Jed (10-0) at Galway 2m 5f hcp sft in Sep.
Bawnmore Lass (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Slight mistake 1st, held up, slight mistake 5th, 9th halfway, slight mistake 8th and towards rear, slight mistakes 5 out and 3 out, soon ridden, no impression 2 out, 9th of 12, 28 1/4l behind Blackthorn Prince (11-10) at Ballinrobe 3m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Athdara Steeler (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Held up, some headway but no impression straight, one pace, 11th of 21, dist behind Definite Income (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Carrow Queen (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, slightly hampered 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression next, 8th of 12, 27 1/4l behind Blackthorn Prince (11-10) at Ballinrobe 3m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Moon Prince (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th after 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Lisa's Legacy (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Personal Shopper 20-1 (10-11) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 4th, joined before 3 out, pushed along and headed before next, dropped to 4th before last and no extra run-in, 5th of 10, 23l behind Tornado Watch (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Sheworthafewpounds (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, some slight mistakes, no extra straight, 10th of 18, 28 1/2l behind Clonalig House (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
The Shaughraun (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and some headway straight but no impression until ran on well without threatening run-in, 4th of 18, 4 3/4l behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 9th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace closing stages, 5th of 15, 17 1/2l behind Cable (11-8) at Galway 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Scoop It (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, rear of mid-division after 4 out, ridden into moderate 11th entering straight, no impression before 3 out, 10th of 23, dist behind Mill Quest (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Se Mo Laoch (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th 5 out, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression from next, 7th of 18, 15 1/2l behind Lasoscar (11-8) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
