always towards rear, ridden and no extra 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra
chased leaders early, 9th halfway, weakened before 5 out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5 out, soon no extra
towards rear and pushed along early, ridden and no impression 5 out, never a factor, some late progress
chased leaders, mistake 6th, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 5 out, never a factor
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, improved into 2nd after 3 out, ridden and no impression on leader before 2 out where mistake, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra in 6th before straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 5 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, slight mistake 4th, disputed from 7th, led next, asserted before 2 out, clear before last, reached for last, easily
held up towards rear, some progress into 9th 4 out, soon ridden, moderate 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 4th before 2 out, left 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, pushed along into 4th before straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out where fell
led, joined 7th, headed next, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, weakened entering straight
Willie Mullins looks to have found an opportunity for LORD ROYAL to make a successful debut for the yard. Placed in his only start on the Flat in France in 2018, he has a hurdler's pedigree and this looks a moderate race despite a big field. Telmesomethinggirl won a point in February and made a bright start over timber when tackling this trip on testing ground at Fairyhouse but then found 2m too short at Tramore. One For Joe hasn't been beaten far in his two recent races at around this trip though looked as though he needed further on both occasions. Golden Nomad, a dual winner between the flags, looked to be getting the hang of hurdles at Naas and will be better suited by this longer trip while stable companion Fancy Foundations has shown a bit of potential in bumpers.
Allez George (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 17th of 21, dist behind Asterion Forlonge (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Chalky White (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 4th frm 1/2way, 5th gng well 6out, mstk 5out, wknd frm 3out, 7th of 18, 32 1/4l behind Brandy Harbour (12-2) at Boulta 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Exciting Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, fell 3rd, at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Fancy Foundations 10-3 (12-0) Chased leaders, improved to lead after 7f, headed 5f out, close up on inner over 3f out, soon ridden in 3rd, no impression on leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 4th of 9, 29 3/4l behind Tactical Move (12-0) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
I Often Wonder 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 8th from 4th, pushed along after 8th, no impression before straight, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Run Wild Fred (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Justice Jim (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division niggled along 4th, ridden and no impression halfway, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Not So Simple (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place after halfway, detached before 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Cobbler's Way (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Quarry Royale (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 4 out and pulled up before next, at Cork 3m mdn sft in Jan.
Russian Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Held up, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening from over 2f out, 10th of 15, 33 1/2l behind Zero Ten (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Farmix (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Soon led, pressed under 4f out, soon joined, headed from 2f out, no extra and one pace after, 4th of 8, 10 3/4l behind Grangeclare Native (11-9) at Punchestown 2m sft in Dec.
Favori Logique (FR) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 10th after 3rd, chased leaders and one pace from 3 out, 5th of 23, 26 1/4l behind Captain Guinness (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Living's Boy An Co (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Waited with, 10th from 4th, slight mistake 5th, moderate 8th after 3 out, no impression when slightly impeded 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 17, 23 1/4l behind Argumental (11-2) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Lord Royal (FR) (9-1) 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Inthepipe (8-12) at Durtal 2m 4f gd in May.
No Grey Area's (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Waited with, 16th from 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening, 11th of 17, 30 3/4l behind The Bosses Oscar (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
One For Joe (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division on inner, slight mistake 2nd, 7th 3 out, pushed along and progress to 4th before 2 out, ridden in 3rd when edged left and bumped rival before last, kept on run-in, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Owenacurra Lass (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Jan.
Seanbhothar (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 15, dist behind Hollow Sound (11-7) at Galway 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Telmesomethinggirl (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 21 1/2l behind Dolcita (10-13) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Golden Nomad (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th at last (usual 3 out), ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 21, 8l behind Rightplacerightime (11-9) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Groody Rover (IRE) 6-4 (12-2) Ld, 3l adv by 6th, went clr frm 3out,10l adv gng best bef 2out, sow, won at Kildorrery 3m mdn gs in Feb beating Broomfield Boy (12-2) by 12l, 10 ran.
Funky Dady (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Waited with, impeded 1st, 18th approaching halfway, kept on same pace without threatening from before final hurdle, 12th of 25, dist behind Cedarwood Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Thespiritofeleanor (IRE) Dylan Thomas H out of Kashra.
