mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, 2nd entering straight, no impression winner final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and trailing 4f out, weakened and completely tailed off
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, no extra before straight
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 4f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra before straight, kept on one pace
Willie Mullins won this a year ago so the well-connected newcomer Kings Speaker is one to note before he goes jumping. Benash has some fair form on the level to his credit including over this track and trip though he's been out of form over hurdles. JACK DADDY has had little experience but his overall form, including when a close third to Solo Performer in a Roscommon handicap last time, may be good enough for this. Nimdani started a short-priced favourite on his debut at Navan in October but found 1m2f too short and should do better over this trip while New River showed some promise for Richard Hannon last season.
