mid-division, 10th before 4 out, no impression before straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 4 out, pressed 3 out, ridden and joined before 2 out, left in clear lead 2 out, kept on well from before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 9th and lost place, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
led and disputed, jumped left, headed before 5th, 2nd halfway, ridden before 3 out, under pressure in 6th next, moderate 4th last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, badly hampered and unseated rider 6 out
soon towards rear, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
mid-division, 8th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 5th 5 out, mistake 4 out, ridden 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
mid-division, progress into 6th 5 out, challenged 3 out, ridden to dispute before 2 out, bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 5th when fell 6 out
always towards rear, no extra before 4 out, weakened
held up towards rear, progress 6 out, 7th next, closer behind leaders 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last
soon disputed, led before 5th, headed 4 out, ridden and pressed leader 3 out, no extra before next
chased leaders and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, slight mistake 9th, slight mistake and hampered 6 out, pulled up before 5 out
held up towards rear, progress 6 out, 9th before 4 out, no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th next where left 3rd, kept on one pace
Fluency over the obstacles is going to be paramount is such a large-field beginners chase which looks something of a punting minefield. The likes of Castafiore Park and Last Man Standing are more than interesting chasing recruits and both require careful tracking in the market whilst Allardyce and Guided By You should improve for recent efforts over the larger obstacles. Cowboy Des Long has a claim on his penultimate effort but was pulled up the last day and therefore it may be best to go along with ALL'S QUIET. He has the experience of four starts over fences, has been far from disgraced the last twice in similar contests and should be in the mix once again.
All's Quiet (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-12) Towards rear, 8th 4 out, headway from next, went 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Quamino (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
Allardyce 9-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 7th 4 out, headway from next, soon ridden, no impression in 6th when left 4th 2 out, went moderate 3rd after last, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Quamino (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
Cowboy Des Long (FR) 7-2jfav (11-12) Disputed lead, stumbled badly on landing at 3rd and headed, soon in rear, progress into 4th on outer 5 out, mistake next and soon ridden, weakened and pulled up after 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
Danse Away (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, bumped slightly before last where jumped left and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 19, 7 1/4l behind For Pedro (11-2) at Galway 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Doldido (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Chased clear leaders, took closer order in 4th at 8th, 5th at 14th, headway to 2nd after 3 out, dropped to 5th 2 out where not fluent, no extra, 5th of 11, 15l behind The Gatechecker (12-0) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Dundeedy Lad (FR) 7-2fav (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 5th at 4th, close up when mistake 9th, dropped to 6th before straight and no impression, 9th of 16, 21 3/4l behind Messie (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Guided By You (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear, 7th after 7th, mistake at 9th, soon left 4th, no impression after 10th, kept on after last to moderate 3rd closing stages, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 18 3/4l behind Blow By Blow (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f sft in Oct.
Last Man Standing (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Mid-division early, 8th at 3rd, no extra approaching straight and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Maeve's Choice (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, improved into 3rd approaching straight, disputed 4th and no impression when fell 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp gd in May.
Poker Party (FR) 40-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, no impression before 4 out, never a factor, 6th of 11, dist behind Mind's Eye (11-12) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Oct.
Qui Bono (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, slight mistake and pushed along 5 out, ridden into 4th 3 out, no extra in 5th before straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 27l behind Peacocks Secret (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 9th of 15, 25 3/4l behind Ancient Sands (11-10) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Shar Whats Therush (IRE) 6-1fav (10-1) Held up, 9th at 3rd, closer order from 6th to chase leaders, no extra from before straight, 8th of 13, dist behind Nobody Home (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Snugsborough Hall (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, 6th after 7th, slightly detached after 8th, niggled along after 10th, no impression before 2 out, one paced, never a factor, 5th of 6, 17 3/4l behind Boot Camp (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f gd in Oct.
Castafiore Park (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Soon close up in 2nd, on terms before 12th briefly, slight mistake 3 out, led from 2 out, kept on well run-in, all out, won at Wexford 3m hcp sft in May beating Toushan (11-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Definite Income (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, 5th halfway, dropped towards rear 7th, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 7th of 10, 28 1/4l behind D'bru Na Boinne (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f gf in Nov.
Nellie Pledge (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, no impression from 2 out, disputed moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 17l behind Burren Life (11-10) at Thurles 2m 7f hvy in Nov.
Frankiefiveangels (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 2 out and no impression in 5th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Wonder Laish (11-6) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, 8th after 3rd, slightly impeded after 5th and pushed along briefly, 7th into straight, one pace from 2 out and slight mistake last, 6th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Mandarin Monarch (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Crazyheart (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Peacocks Secret (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Steer Clear (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd approaching 2 out where left 2nd and slightly hampered, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 21l behind R'evelyn Pleasure (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Mar.
