chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into 5th entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last
prominent, disputed from 2nd, led 3rd, 5-length advantage halfway, ridden and pressed before 2 out, kept on well under pressure from before last
towards rear, progress into 8th 3 out, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 3rd before straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden to progress entering straight, 3rd and no impression on leaders before 2 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden into 6th after 3 out, stayed on into 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, kept on run-in
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge before 2 out, no impression from last, kept on same pace
led, joined 2nd, headed next, ridden and weakened halfway, soon rear
always towards rear, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last
The veteran DE BENNETTE arrives in good form and is only 1lb higher than when scoring over the track and trip a year ago. He'll be receiving 11lb from the in-form Quarry Lil, who ran very well when dropped back to this trip at Tramore, and that could prove decisive. Monty's Mission, a dual point-to-point winner, may find this on the short side but Toms Courage does best over this trip though wouldn't want more rain. Arctic Ambition didn't run badly on his handicap debut here in October and is expected to make progress
Digger Jack (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders early, dropped to 13th after 3rd, slightly impeded 4 out, some headway and kept on same pace without threatening from next, 5th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Take All (11-10) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Monty's Mission (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 5th of 19, 19 1/2l behind Oneknightmoreihope (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Quarry Lil (IRE) 11-4fav (11-10) Disputed lead, led from 3rd, travelling well before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, headed at last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Brosna Rocco (11-2) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Toms Courage (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, raced keenly, 8th halfway, progress towards outer entering straight, pushed along in 5th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Moonlight Glory (11-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Arctic Ambition (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ridden to challenge before 2 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, no extra in 6th when mistake last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Sadies Trix (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Cooline Bluebell (IRE) 125-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 8th from 3rd, 7th approaching straight and no impression, one pace, 5th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Appreciate It (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Storm And Glory (IRE) (11-6) Mid-div, 4th 1/2way, rdn bef 3out, drpd to 7th sn aftr, no ex appr str, cto, 7th of 11, dist behind Blackhall (11-11) at Borris House 3m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Halcyon Dreams (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Waited with, disputed 9th after 6th, pushed along from 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Deilginis (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
De Bennette (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Prominent, 3rd after 3rd, on terms from 3 out, soon led, headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Danegeld (10-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Still Alive 18-1 (10-9) Towards rear, ridden and no impression in 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 14l behind Moonlight Glory (11-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
De Milano (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 17, dist behind Fighting Fit (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Just Another Lady (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, dropped to 6th approaching last, no impression, 6th of 19, 24 1/2l behind Oneknightmoreihope (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Megara 40-1 (11-3) Led, joined halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and weakened, 11th of 14, dist behind Crack On Corrie (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Muntahez (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, hampered at 3rd, never a factor, 12th of 17, 29 3/4l behind Battle Of Wills (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Shean Glory (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Rear, some progress before 3 out, kept on after 2 out, no threat, 10th of 20, dist behind Master Mcshee (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Lucia's Bob (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Low Lie The Fields (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Balkos (FR) 9-1 (11-3) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, closed up approaching 2nd and on terms, slight mistake 2 out and headed, weakened from before straight, 12th of 18, dist behind Midland Millie (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
