mid-division, good headway to track leaders after 4 out, no extra from next
chased leaders, 8th 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out
chased leaders, closed after 4 out, 2nd next, led 2 out, headed and kept on same pace from before last
soon mid-division, progress to track leaders 3 out, on terms before last, led run-in, stayed on well to hold on
led early, prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after 2 out
prominent, 3rd after 4 out, no extra from before 2 out
towards rear, good progress to challenge and dispute lead before last, headed and kept on well run-in without getting back to winner
tracked leaders, led 4th, headed after 4 out, still prominent when mistake 2 out, no extra after
towards rear, kept on without threatening straight
always towards rear, completely tailed off
soon chased leaders, led after 4 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no extra from 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
prominent early, lost place 4th, pulled up before 6 out
chased leaders, 7th 4 out, no extra straight
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, 10th 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out
Brave Heart appeared to enjoy the return to two miles at Limerick last month and he ran his best race for a while. He's not on a bad mark, despite being raised 2lb, and looks worthy of consideration. KOREAN couldn't handle the 9lb higher mark for scoring at Thurles when only fourth behind Odinimee at Gowran but that was still a fair run in the context of this race and he should prove difficult to beat. Stonehatchetmad has been racing over much further without much luck and could benefit from the drop in trip while Rhinestorius, who has been chasing, is quite well treated over timber though still a maiden after 19 career starts.
Molko Jack (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, badly hampered 4th, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 21st of 22, well behind Fool's Wildcat (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Stonehatchetmad (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 5 out, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind False Messenger (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Korean (FR) 9-2fav (11-9) Prominent, led before 3 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed, dropped to moderate 2nd 2 out, soon no impression, 4th of 17, 9l behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Owennacurra Milan (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 20, well behind Abbey Lane (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Royal Rhythm (IRE) 15-2 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 18, 29l behind Ach Aye Surely (11-2) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May.
Brave Heart (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into close 2nd after 5 out, led after 3 out, strongly pressed when pecked 2 out, headed last, soon no extra, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mantell (10-3) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Well Insured (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 20th of 22, 38l behind Burnswood (10-6) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Jackieandy 50-1 (11-9) Shied away at start and lost considerable ground, always behind, pulled up before 7 out, in a race won by Quel Esprit (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
Mr Eko (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th approaching 3 out, no extra from early straight, 11th of 18, 31l behind Gran Torino (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Rince Deireadh 50-1 (11-1) Towards rear, some headway after halfway, 8th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 20l behind Steel Park (10-11) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Val San Vito (FR) 25-1 (11-4) In rear, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 8th of 16, 22l behind Old Theatre Royal (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Sep.
Saddles And Style (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th approaching 4 out, soon no impression, 10th of 18, 38l behind Commandment (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
One Job (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) 15th of 16, well behind Vinatieri (9-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy in Jan '09.
Rhinestorius (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Close up, led from 7th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 13l behind Willies Girl (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Jul.
Academy Gigsnreels (USA) 10-1 (10-2) Held up in moderate 7th, 6th and effort 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 9, 37l behind Mantell (10-3) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Watch Yer Man (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benbradagh (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 sft in Dec '09, 16 ran.
With Speed (GER) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Tawrific Laois (10-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov, 18 ran.
