tracked leader, 2nd after 6th, travelled well to lead narrowly 3 out, ridden and kept on run-in headed final strides and dropped to 3rd
led, not fluent at 8th, headed 3 out, lost place before 2 out where bad mistake, soon eased
in touch, 8th after 6th, under pressure before 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out where mistake
towards rear, 13th after 6th, dropped to rear before 3 out, weakened and detached after 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 9th after 6th, effort after 3 out, not fluent in 7th 2 out, no impression in 6th run-in
close up, slight mistake at 2nd, 4th after 6th, slight mistake at 7th, no impression on leaders before last, ridden and kept on same pace run-in
in touch, 5th after 6th, headway to close 3 out, ridden and kept on well in2nd run-in to lead final strides, headed on line, just failed
towards rear, 11th after 6th, headway after 4 out, under pressure after 3 out, kept on same pace in 7th run-in
mid-division, 7th after 6th, took closer order after 4 out, headway 2 out, ran on well in 3rd run-in to lead on line
tracked leader, a little keen, 3rd after 6th, dropped to 5th 3 out, no impression before last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, dropped to 14th after 6th, no impression before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
towards rear, 10th after 6th, no impression 3 out, weakened before 2 out
in rear, 15th after 6th, no impression, modest late headway, never on terms
rear of mid-division, 12th after 6th, no impression 3 out, ridden and effort before last, no danger
mid-division, progress to 6th after 6th, lost place before 3 out where mistake and pecked, weakened
NonRunner
Garcon Doux is the only course winner in the line-up having scored over two miles in April and has no problems staying this trip. Stable companion Gali Flight is 0-16 over hurdles but has run very well over this trip the last twice. Emily Roebling is also a maiden under Rules but has been placed on numerous occasions while Benz won a two-mile maiden at Tramore in August but didn't run so well on softer ground at Ayr last time. Gringo D'ainay didn't run well last time but would have a chance on his previous run at Listowel but this could provide GENDARME with an opportunity to get back to winning ways. A winner of two handicaps on good ground last summer, he was returning from a very long break when finding softer going against him at Thurles last month and today's conditions are likely to be less testing. Gorgeous Suspect makes his handicap debut after showing plenty of potential.
Krabat (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and 8th next, ridden and kept on one pace into moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 22, 9 3/4l behind Maxxum (11-1) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Low Lie The Fields (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked clear leader, left in lead at 2nd, jumped slightly left at 4th and 5th, not fluent 4 out, jumped slightly left 3 out, headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, no extra, 3rd of 12, 8 3/4l behind Riaan (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Emily Roebling (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression on leader entering straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind La Prima Donna (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Garcon Doux (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, detached in rear from over 2 out, no extra, last of 7, dist behind Faron (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Gorgeous Suspect (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Towards rear, progress 4 out, under pressure in 5th before last where slight mistake, one paced run-in, 7th of 25, 12l behind Ashroe Diamond (11-5) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Hardy Bloke (FR) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, dropped to 8th when mistake and pushed along 3 out, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, no impression, mistake at last, 5th of 12, 24 3/4l behind Moving Water (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Benz (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Led until after 3rd, chased (clear) winner, closer home turn, pushed along and lost 2nd 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next, went modest 3rd run-in, 3rd of 7, 11 1/2l behind Fortescue Wood (11-0) at Ayr 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Gali Flight (FR) 6-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th after 4th, headway to 3rd before 2 out, stayed on in 2nd run-in, not trouble easy winner, 2nd of 15, 4 3/4l behind L'or Des Roses (11-9) at Thurles 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and kept on one pace from 3 out, 8th of 16, 12 1/4l behind The Four Sixes (11-8) at Clonmel 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Moonovercloon (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Rear of mid-division, dropped to 14th after 4th, no impression, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Gendarme (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) In rear, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Boghlone Honey (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Listenheretomejack (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division and 6th from halfway, not fluent 4 out and soon pushed along, ridden from 3 out and no impression in 5th from next where not fluent, 5th of 9, 36 1/2l behind Wa Wa (12-0) at Killarney 2m 7f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Siberian Star 33-1 (11-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 19th of 22, 22 3/4l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Elle Dorado Rock (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Towards rear, some headway 3 out, 10th and ridden after next, no impression before last and kept on one pace, 9th of 22, 22l behind Maxxum (11-1) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Rear of mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 5th 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace run-in to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Emancipator (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Gringo D'ainay (FR) 18-1 (11-12) In touch, 8th after 4th, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 11th of 23, dist behind Hiddenvalley Lake (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
