tracked leaders, led after 5th, ran freely, pushed along and headed after 3 out, 3rd next, no impression on winner when not fluent last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along before 2 out and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, moderate 6th 3 out, no threat and kept on one pace, went 4th closing stages
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression after 4 out and no extra in straight, weakened
mid-division, ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, weakened
prominent and disputed lead, jumped right and bumped rival 1st, headed after 4th, 5th halfway, no impression approaching straight, no extra after 3 out
mid-division early, slight mistake 6th, 8th halfway, pushed along and detached after 4 out, weakened and pulled up before next
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders after 5 out and soon weakened, well behind and pulled up before 3 out
led or disputed lead, slightly hampered 1st, headed after 5th, 3rd halfway, 4th and ridden after 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway 3 out and travelled well to lead before next, soon asserted, stayed on well run-in
Hans Gruber, runner-up to the smart Three Stripe Life at Fairyhouse just over a year ago, won easily between the flags last month and will appreciate the stamina test. Japers Jack has been finding 2m4f too short but Quite Incredible was beaten a long way when placed at Fairyhouse. Winning bumper WALK IN THE BRISE was well beaten on her hurdling debut over 2m4f on heavy ground here but did much better at Tramore next time and, with the trip likely to suit, looks the one to be on.
Hans Gruber 2-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 5th 1/2way, prog to 3rd 5out, jnd ldr 3out, wo sn aftr, eff to extend clr early run-in, ko best bef line, won at Tattersalls 3m sft in Dec beating Aghmorough Bridge (11-11) by 6l, 8 ran.
Japers Jack (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, 4th next, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 23, 15 1/4l behind Grangeclare West (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Quite Incredible (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division well off pace, remote 6th halfway, some headway 4 out and moderate 2nd next, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, no extra, 3rd of 16, 34l behind Kilbree Warrior (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Rewrite The Script (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent at times, pushed along from 3 out and soon no impression, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 36 1/4l behind Maidenstreetprince (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Standupandstandout (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along in 8th and no impression after next, kept on one pace without threatening from 2 out, never a factor, 5th of 9, 22 1/4l behind Alpesh Amin (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Thunder Down Under (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, in touch on outer after 1st, dropped to 10th halfway, niggled along in rear after 4 out, detached and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Autumn In The Park (IRE) 125-1 (10-13) Prominent, 4th after 6th, dropped to 7th 3 out, lost place and weakened quickly before 2 out, 12th of 18, dist behind Shecouldbeanything (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Cornhill Lass (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Givemylovetorose (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased clear leader, remote 2nd when pulled up quickly before 7th, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Walk In The Brise 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and went 2nd approaching last, soon ridden and no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Gaoth Chuil (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Dec.
