close up on outer, 4th halfway, led travelling well 3 out, stayed on well, not extended, easily
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened before 3 out
held up, progress into 7th 4 out, 4th 2 out, no impression when blundered last, one pace
tracked leaders in 5th, close 3rd 4 out, soon ridden, no extra from 3 out
mid-division, progress into 5th before 4 out, 3rd briefly entering straight, 5th under pressure after 2 out, kept on same pace
in touch, 6th 4 out, progress into 3rd next, 2nd and ridden from 2 out, kept on well without threatening winner
close up in 3rd, led 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, 3rd and no extra after 2 out
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd
towards rear, moderate 8th 3 out, soon no extra
close up in 2nd, led narrowly halfway, headed 4 out, soon ridden, 6th and one pace from 2 out
led and disputed, headed halfway, weakened approaching 4 out
The Bull Hayes made a very promising hurdles debut when runner-up in a big field at Naas in October and was sent off an odds-on chance at Thurles the following month. Unfortunately for his supporters he found one too good in Tadhg that day though it's likely the winner is useful. Four Commanders finished a very good third and, though having a few lengths to make up here, was having his first start since landing a point in February and may well reverse the form. Although beaten in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, BISHOPSFURZE looks another potentially useful hurdler for Willie Mullins and this dual winner can make a successful start to his career over timber.
Bishopsfurze (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway entering straight, challenged in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Apr beating Go All The Way (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 23 ran.
Distinguished Gent (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, some progress into poor 11th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on, 7th of 19, 18l behind Tornedo Shay (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Luddsdenene (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, good headway in 4th 4f out, ridden into 3rd 3f out, challenged 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 6l behind Bayross (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Painted Canyon (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 21st of 25, well behind Staying Article (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Port And Brandy (FR) 66-1 (11-9) Never a factor, 19th of 25, well behind Staying Article (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Prince Of Milan (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th 6 out, kept on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 22, 12l behind Revelling (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
The Big Mosquito (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress on inner into 7th 5 out, weakened straight, 13th of 22, 31l behind Revelling (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Changing Times (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace, 11th of 22, well behind Zaidpour (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Four Commanders (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, no impression under pressure in 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 17, 6l behind Tadhg (11-2) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Oscar Mac (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, chased winner over 7f out until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon hung left, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Bad Sir Brian (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Oct.
Railway Road (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders on outer, weakened from 4f out, 16th of 21, 36l behind Wandering Aengus (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf gd in Oct.
Ten Bob (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Ariann's Pride.
The Bull Hayes (IRE) 4-6fav (11-7) Prominent, keen hold, bad mistake 5 out, led before 2 out, soon strongly pressed and headed, kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 17, 2l behind Tadhg (11-2) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Malt Milan (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Jumped left 1st, mistake and reminders 4th, soon in rear and no danger, last of 15, well behind Flying Bella (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
