soon chased leaders, no impression approaching 2 out, moderate 4th at last, kept on run-in into 2nd near line without troubling winner
soon prominent, jumped slightly left 3rd, led after 5th, joined 7th, led again next, jumped left 2 out, clear last where jumped left, stayed on well run-in, easily
towards rear, pushed along 7th, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, tailed off
chased leaders, jumped big 2nd and 3rd, no extra and eased into straight, soon pulled up
led, inclined to wander about before hurdles, not fluent 4th and 5th, soon headed, 3rd when not fluent 6th, lost place 8th, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
towards rear, last after 4th, pushed along after 8th, progress and switched right from 2 out, moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 3rd near line
in rear, jumped left 8th, chased leaders and no impression from 2 out, moderate 5th at last, kept on same pace
reminders start, chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, inclined to jump slightly left, no extra and eased after 8th, tailed off
chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, moderate 3rd at last and no impression, kept on same pace
prominent, not fluent 5th, on terms 7th, 2nd at 8th, slightly impeded 2 out, dropped to moderate 7th when bad mistake and unseated rider last
towards rear, no impression approaching 2 out where slight mistake, moderate 6th at last, kept on same pace
SPACIOUS SKY was narrowly beaten in the November Handicap at Leopardstown in October before returning there two months later for a handicap hurdle where he was very well supported. He didn't run badly and, though not as good over hurdles as on the level, is well handicapped and should double his winning tally. Glenquest looks the one to take advantage if he doesn't come up to scratch again as he's run very well in two starts over fences since his victory over timber at Navan in November and is still looking well enough treated. All Day Long has been chasing without showing much so it's no surprise to see him back over hurdles but Court Jester would have a chance at his best, though potential punters would need to forgive a poor run at Fairyhouse last month.
Seriatim (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Mydor (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Glenquest (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, led 3 out, driven flat, headed towards finish, 3rd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Emperor's Choice (10-8) at Chepstow 3m 5f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) hvy in Dec.
Vote Of Confidence (USA) 20-1 (11-5) Prominent, 2nd early, slight mistake 4th, not fluent 6th, no extra from before 2 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Westerners Son (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec, 21 ran.
All Day Long (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, 9th after 7th, some headway 5 out, moderate 11th approaching straight, no impression when impeded 3 out, 6th of 18, 37l behind Who Let De Dogsout (11-5) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs hvy in Nov.
King's Wharf (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Led and soon clear, not fluent jumping, headed from 3rd, jumped left 6th, soon lost place, no impression 4 out, jumped left 3 out, fell 2 out, in a race won by The King Of Brega (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs gd in Oct, 8 ran.
Spacious Sky (USA) 11-4fav (10-3) Towards rear, some headway in mid-division at 5th, moderate 8th before straight, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 21, 12l behind Westerners Son (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Court Jester (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Always behind, pushed along 3rd, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Might Be Magic (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Jan, 17 ran.
Seader (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Held up, 18th after 4th, reminders after 5th where not fluent, no impression approaching straight, no extra,, 16th of 24, well behind Oscar Sam (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Jan.
Degenerous (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened quickly from 3 out, last of 18, well behind Golan Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Alderimli (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Tracking leaders when fell 2nd, in a race won by Whatareudoingtome (9-12) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Dec, 16 ran.
Means Well (IRE) 80-1 (10-4) Soon towards rear on outer, ridden 5 out, no impression, never a factor, 11th of 14, well behind Better Back Bob (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
