mid-division, ridden towards rear 3 out, no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, progress into moderate 8th 3 out, ridden into 4th before straight, 2nd 2 out, under pressure in 3rd and closer last, kept on same pace run-in, just held for 2nd
chased leaders, moderate 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, stayed on into 3rd 2 out, 2nd and closer last, kept on same pace run-in, no impression on winner, just held 2nd
chased leaders, hampered 4th, moderate 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight
chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, progress into 3rd and mistake 3 out, ridden before straight, 2nd and no impression on winner before 2 out, 4th 2 out and no extra
mid-division, dropped towards rear and ridden 5 out, pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leader, jumped right 4th, led after 4th, clear from 5th, extended advantage from 5 out, reduced advantage from last, pushed out run-in, comfortably
mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression before straight
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and lost place approaching 5 out, kept on one pace from before straight
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, behind when slipped up entering straight
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no impression before straight, moderate 5th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
held up towards rear, moderate 10th 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace to moderate 5th last
mid-division, ridden into moderate 6th 3 out, 2nd before straight, no extra before 2 out and weakened
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 4th, soon moderate 2nd, ridden and no extra after 3 out
Realdealholyfield ran a fine race when narrowly beaten by Stop Road Lad at Punchestown but he has no form on ground as soft as this. All Honours, who finished around three lengths back in third, has since found heavy ground against him on this track and can get closer. Sarah Battle does better over further but SIMPLE JOYS was brought with a superb late run by Brian Crawley at Limerick and, if today's young rider can replicate that, she should complete a quick double. Sharekan has returned from point-to-points and stayed on well over 2m6f at Thurles but probably needs further, a remark that also applies to Old Castle Villa. Mosman Park wasn't far behind the selection at Limerick and has won here in the past from a much higher mark so don't be surprised by a return to form.
Realdealholyfield (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Prominent, took keen hold, led 3rd, not fluent next, tended to jump left and not fluent, strongly pressed and joined from before last, soon headed, rallied run-in but not match winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Stop Road Lad (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Sarah Battle (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, some modest progress next, moderate 9th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 17, 40l behind Never Said That (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
Pops Well (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Chased leader, led 1st, soon headed again, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th after 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 6th of 9, 49l behind Mrs Mac Veale (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl gd in Nov.
Old Castle Villa (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, slow 2nd, headway to chase leaders 4 out, effort after next, never a threat, 3rd of 7, 17l behind Somethingprecious (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Saddlers Luck (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden into 9th after 4 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace (poor visibility), 7th of 18, 11l behind Western Promise (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Phillys Vinnie (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) In rear, pushed along approaching straight, no impresion in 9th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 19l behind Sir Abbot (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Oct.
Shanliss (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 13, well behind A Sizing Network (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Simple Joys 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 13th after 4th, pushed along after 4 out, 8th approaching straight, 6th 2 out, chased leaders last, stayed on well run-in to lead closing stages, won at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov beating Ebazan (11-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Zipporah (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up early, soon mid-division, mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, 7th of 12, 33l behind Killultagh Vic (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Gary (FR) 100-1 (11-1) Held up, slight mistake 5th, soon raced in 13th, jumped left 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 16, 45l behind Shaneshill (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Nov.
Maurash (IRE) 100-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened (poor visibility), 12th of 18, 38l behind Annamatopoeia (10-13) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
West Ship Master (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, 4th next and no impression in 5th when blundered and unseated rider last, in a race won by Sterling Stuff (11-0) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-102 sft in Dec '13, 18 ran.
All Honours (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 10l behind The Bold Beckey (10-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Nov.
Mosman Park (FR) 4-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 6th after 2nd, still 6th approaching straight, 8th 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 16l behind Broadway Twist (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Sharekan (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ridden 4 out, late progress straight, 7th last, kept on run-in to 3rd close home (poor visibility), 3rd of 18, 7l behind Western Promise (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Brave Glen (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up, under pressure from 3 out, 11th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 8th of 18, 8l behind Fantastic Bob (11-1) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun.
Nevada Rose (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 46l behind Never Said That (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
Udo's Choice (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear early, progress into mid-division before halfway, improved into 5th 4 out, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression before 2 out (poor visibility), 8th of 18, 17l behind Western Promise (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Fiscal Nomad (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, dropped to moderate 7th into straight, no extra, 9th of 15, 45l behind Who Let De Dogsout (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Think Of Me (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, 13th of 17, well behind Leave At Dawn (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Macro (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Prominent and disputed early, soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 14th of 17, well behind Leave At Dawn (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
