chased leaders in 6th, not fluent 3rd, good headway into 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out and soon challenged, led at last and kept on well run-in
chased leaders in 4th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off
mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 1st
always behind, tailed off
tracked leaders in 5th, went 2nd 4 out, pushed along before 3 out where slight mistake, no extra from next, kept on one pace
always prominent, mistake 2nd, headway to dispute lead after 3rd, led before 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed approaching last where headed, kept on under pressure run-in but not match winner
mid-division, moderate 9th halfway, never a factor, tailed off
led, joined after 3rd, headed before 4 out, soon no extra and moderate 5th entering straight, mistakes 3 out and again at last
chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, moderate 4th and no extra before 2 out
mid-division, moderate 7th 4 out, no extra in straight, tailed off
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, no extra approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
Byerley Bear attracted good support when landing a bumper here last month and is one to keep an eye on as he makes his debut over timber. Silver Reef has run two promising races over hurdles and though not seen since June 2009 that's rarely a problem for one from this yard who are also represented by King Of The Refs. The latter, a winner between the flags at Dromahane, was twice narrowly beaten at very short odds early last year and didn't appear to be suited by three miles on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse though he does look more of a staying type. JOHNNY MCGEENEY landed a bumper here in July before a poor effort on fast ground at Naas in October. He bumped into a useful prospect in Tornedo Shay on his hurdling debut at Naas the following month but ran very well and will be unfortunate to come up against one as good here.
Byerley Bear (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway into close 6th over 4f out, 5th straight, 4th 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, led 100 yards from finish, kept on well, won at Cork 2m N H flat sft in Dec beating Metro Star (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Carra Coranna (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Soon led, headed 3 out, ridden in 3rd before straight, no impression from before 2 out, 12th of 16, 30l behind Big Secret (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Dromcahan (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, weakened halfway and completely tailed off, 17th of 20, well behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat in Oct.
Green Grenello 33-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division for most, weakened before straight, 12th of 13, well behind Mackeys Forge (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Howsadisthat (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Hampered 1st, always towards rear, 12th of 18, 44l behind Commandment (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Johnny McGeeney (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, keen hold, 4th approaching straight, ridden into 2nd and kept on without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Tornedo Shay (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
King Of The Refs (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 25, well behind Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy in Apr.
Knockbrack Lad (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, well behind Fists Of Fury (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
No Score (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 18, well behind Gran Torino (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Raise You Ten (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 12th of 18, well behind Golden Sunbird (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Rebel Alliance (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 25, 19l behind Medical Card (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Silver Reef (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression straight, 4th of 20, 15l behind Tribes And Banner (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft in Jun '09.
Unwanted Gift (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, 40l behind Big Secret (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Rua Nua (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Led, headed before 4 out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, well behind Lonesome Dove (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Dec.
