mid-division, no extra approaching straight
close up and disputed lead at stages, on terms from 3 out, headed from next, kept on same pace from before last
towards rear for most, never a factor
towards rear, some headway 4 out, no danger and kept on without threatening from before straight
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon challenged, kept on same pace under pressure from after last
mid-division, moderate 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace from before 2 out
mid-division, progress 4 out, 6th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on same pace under pressure from after last
chased leaders, improved to lead 2 out, mistake last, kept on well run-in, caught on line
towards rear for most, never a factor
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, under pressure in moderate 7th 2 out, ran on strongly from last to lead on line
led and disputed, strongly pressed 3 out, headed from before next, soon no extra
prominent, 4th approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out
chased leaders, 8th 6 out, no extra approaching straight
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, no extra approaching straight
Mystic Desir started off very well after arriving from France and his opening second to Lyreen Legend at Naas would be good enough but he hasn't progressed as expected, though has been racing over longer trips. Stablemate Johnnys Legacy ran poorly in his two starts over timber in December but he's been in much better form on the Flat recently and looks ready to do much better. TENNIS CAP is another who has been a little disappointing after a cracking debut for Willie Mullins behind Monksland at Navan. He's been a short-priced beaten favourite on his last three starts but hasn't been beaten far and can gain consolation. Dara Tango, a dual winner on the Flat in France, hasn't shown much in three starts for Tony Martin but was well supported at Naas last time while winning point-to-pointer Tabhachtach has floundered in heavy going on his last two starts and today's conditions could bring about some improvement.
Brideswell Lad (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, no impression approaching 3 out, 9th of 12, well behind Betterthanalright (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Captains Dilemma (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ridden in 8th after 2 out and soon no extra, 8th of 16, 31l behind Play The Market (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Cognomen (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 5 out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 43l behind Inis Meain (11-4) at Thurles 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Feb.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 12, 49l behind Inis Meain (11-4) at Thurles 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Feb.
Dara Tango (FR) 4-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra after 2 out, 6th of 16, 30l behind Play The Market (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn hdl sft in Feb.
Joe The Rogue (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Ur 2nd, in a race won by Worth The Stretch (12-0) at Horse And Jockey 3m ire ptp gs, 13 ran.
Johnnys Legacy (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 7th of 16, 16l behind Midnight Game (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Miradane 9-2 (11-3) Keen hold, soon clear leader, reduced lead straight, headed before 2 out, weakened, 7th of 15, 21l behind Alf Wright (11-4) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) hvy in Feb.
Mystic Desir (FR) 4-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders racing keenly, jumped right, pulled way into lead after 4th and soon clear, headed 2 out and soon weakened, 11th of 13, 29l behind Sheer Genius (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
One Hit Wonder 3-1 (9-6) Chased leading trio, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms after, 6th of 7, 5l behind Avon River (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 2f clm stks (6) gs in Sep (flat).
Rising Altitude (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, 31l behind Maggie Neary (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Tabhachtach (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders, well off pace, ridden in moderate 3rd 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 36l behind Page Turner (11-5) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Tennis Cap (FR) Evensfav (11-11) Soon prominent, on terms going well 3 out, headed and no impression under pressure from before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 8l behind Oconnells Pike (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Van Diemens Land (USA) 4-1 (11-11) Led, narrowly headed halfway, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, 7th of 8, 29l behind Mumbo Jumbo (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat sft in Dec.
Ballyadam Gale (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 7th of 15, 35l behind Scrapper Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat hvy in Jan.
Country Class (IRE) Close Conflict mare out of Go For Grogan.
Get Off The Stage (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Towards rear, never a factor, some headway into moderate 6th last, kept on run-in, 5th of 14, 13l behind Competitive Edge (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
