led, pushed along and headed before 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out and no extra in rear next, eased
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression before 4 out, no extra 3 out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead before 3 out, pushed along and pressed 2 out, ridden and edged left approaching last, under pressure and kept on run-in, headed on line
mid-division, pulled up quickly after 4th
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 3rd before 2 out, ridden and switched right approaching last, under pressure and kept on well run-in, led on line
mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
towards rear, some headway 3 out, pushed along in 8th before next, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, ridden and hampered approaching last, no impression in 3rd run-in, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer before 4 out, pushed along in 6th approaching 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along before 2 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
The bottom trio are out of the handicap though Out Of The Loop is only 1lb wrong and looked a very progressive type when beating an odds-on chance in a Downpatrick maiden. The veteran Realt Mor is much better known as a chaser but scored at Thurles the last time he ran over timber in January. His stable also run Veinard, a consistent performer at this level but 20lb higher than his only victory a year ago. Tony Martin and Ruby Walsh are a formidable partnership and GOLDEN SPEAR, who was winning the November Handicap on the Flat at Leopardstown around this time a year ago, can bounce back to form after a moderate run at Killarney as his earlier effort behind Top Othe Ra at Galway would put him right in the frame, though the latter should also get involved. The smart four-year-old Housesofparliament faces a stiff test on his handicap debut but Mr Showtime's stamina should come into play in what should be a fast-run contest on soft ground. Charlie Stout is another versatile and consistent performer with a shout in a tight handicap.
Realt Mor (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, fell 5th, at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Golden Spear 7-1 (11-0) Chased leader, 5th after 5th, no impression after 2 out, kept on same pace in 6th run-in, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Lagostovegas (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Housesofparliament (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Led or disputed lead, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Sayar (10-11) at Tipperary 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Slightly impeded start, raced in 8th early, closed straight, kept on well without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Art Of Security (9-11) at Navan 1m 5f mdn hvy in Oct.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Prominent, 3rd after 7th, almost on terms at last where not fluent, kept on one pace in 4th run-in, 4th of 20, 5l behind Ballyegan Hero (9-11) at Galway 2m 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Top Othe Ra (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Lagostovegas (10-7) at Listowel 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
Art Of Security (IRE) 2-1jfav (9-11) Dwelt, soon chased leaders and 5th early, progress travelling smoothly straight, ridden to lead 1f out, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 1m 5f mdn hvy in Oct beating Tale Of Woe (9-5) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Veinard (FR) 6-4 (11-7) Raced in 3rd early, soon 4th, closer in 3rd again after 3 out, not much room 2 out, soon switched left, not fluent and no impression last, one pace, 4th of 5, 6 3/4l behind Shadagann (11-3) at Wexford 2m gd in May.
Waaheb (USA) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, some headway after 2 out and moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 22, 17 3/4l behind Ben Dundee (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Crossed My Mind (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) 7th of 16, 26 1/2l behind Pallasator (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 6f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Out Of The Loop 7-1 (11-8) Chased leaders and 3rd before 5 out, took closer order after next and good progress to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Oct beating Sympa Des Flos (11-12) by 5l, 13 ran.
Artful Artist (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up, moderate 14th approaching halfway, kept on same pace from before straight, 11th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Wonder Laish (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Verona Opera (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, led 5 out, clear before 2 out, driven out run-in, won at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Oct beating Miss Mash (11-4) by 5l, 8 ran.
Wakea (USA) 16-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 2nd from 5th, slight mistake 2 out, ridden to dispute entering straight, led before last, headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Campeador (11-12) at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Oct.
