led, headed after 3 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, niggled along in 3rd approaching straight, ridden in 2nd when not fluent 2 out, challenged run-in, led closing stages
prominent, led after 3 out, joined before straight, headed and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, some progress approaching 5 out, 8th after 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
never better than mid-division
tracked leaders, travelling well and on terms before straight, soon led, mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, headed closing stages
chased leaders until pulled up quickly before 5 out
mid-division, no extra from before 5 out
chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression
mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, moderate 4th and kept on same pace from before next
never better than mid-division
mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, 9th after 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no impression from before straight
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, 9th approaching 5 out, no extra after 3 out
soon behind, pulled up after 6 out
Sligo finished last of seven at Naas recently but wasn't beaten too far in that Listed contest and this is much easier. Rathlin was a very easy winner between the flags at Tinahely a year ago and, though well beaten subsequently in a bumper, will be better suited by racing over timber. Lash It On didn't run badly at Cork and can improve but DEFINITE CLASS looks the one to be on. Dessie Hughes' mare, who landed a Wexford bumper in October, made a very promising debut over timber at Gowran and appeared to find 2m2f stretching her stamina at Limerick last time.
Noble Jack (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 10th of 21, 28l behind Day Of A Lifetime (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Definite Class (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Disputed lead, led from 6 out, headed after 3 out, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2 out, 5th of 15, 12l behind Maggie Connolly (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f mares mdn hdl in Dec.
Around A Pound (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Prominent, 2nd from 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 18, 33l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Camp Hope (IRE) Turtle Island gelding out of Clodas Pet.
Loughmore Vic (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, 6th 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 16l behind White Star Line (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Rathlin 7-2 (12-0) Led, joined 4f out, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 29l behind Last Instalment (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Apr.
Sligo 50-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, close 5th and effort before 2 out, soon no extra, last of 7, 13l behind Darwins Fox (11-3) at Naas 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) in Jan.
Castle Bravo (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Maries Gale.
Edmundo (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Held up in last, no impression from 3 out, last of 6, 41l behind Bishopsfurze (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hdl in Jan.
Lash It On (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no extra in 5th after 2 out, 6th of 15, 19l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Prince Blackthorn (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, weakened from 3 out, 17th of 20, well behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Rockshandy (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led, headed 4f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, well behind Knockgraffon King (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Jan.
Snow Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, progress into 8th before 2 out, soon no extra, 12th of 21, 30l behind Hidden Universe (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Beale Native (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 12th of 22, 29l behind Revelling (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Bob West (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 15, 38l behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m Mares Maiden Hurdle (4-5yo) in Dec.
Ebony Palm (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
The Real Macaw (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and headed early straight, weakened, 13th of 18, 32l behind Dazzling Susie (11-0) at Thurles 2m mrs nh flat in Jan.
Rebel Gale (IRE) Tagula mare out of The Cobh Gale.
Tarry Not (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Held up, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 17l behind Harry Days (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov (flat).
Highdownhill (NZ) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, no impression in moderate 12th before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 29l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Mywho 40-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 4f out, weakened, last of 11, 24l behind Rebel Fitz (12-0) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Oct.
