chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from last
soon led, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved into 2nd before 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner 2 out, kept on same pace, slight mistake last
mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened
slight mistake 1st, towards rear for most, ridden into moderate 10th before 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, ridden in moderate 13th before 3 out, kept on one pace closing stages
mid-division, ridden 4 out, no impression next
disputed briefly, soon chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 6th, weakened after 4 out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression before 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear, trailing 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off
always towards rear, trailing 4 out, never a factor
held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 12th before 3 out, kept on one pace closing stages
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace closing stages
towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, shaken up to assert before last, easily
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
Invincible Cave is penalised for his bumper victory and started a short-priced favourite for his hurdling bow at Gowran last month. He only weakened from the last and should make a bold bid but both CALICOJACK and Sinoria finished in front of him and there doesn't appear any reason for a form reversal, though the latter looks a major threat with her stable in outstanding form. Rakhine State also represents Gordon Elliott and is the type to make big strides this year while Kalum River was taking on smart company at Punchestown last time and can do better. The selection's stable companion Trappist Monk is one to keep an eye on for the future.
Invincible Cave (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, on terms 4th, gained narrow lead 3 out, joined next, headed before last, no extra and one pace run-in, 5th of 19, 5 3/4l behind Ballyneety (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Kalum River (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) In touch, 5th after 5th, dropped to 6th before 2 out, no impression on leaders, one paced, 6th of 18, 17l behind Tornado Flyer (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Dec.
Arizengo 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, not fluent 1st, pushed along from 5 out and soon detached, tailed off, last of 6, dist behind First Approach (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn gd in Nov.
Billy Kimber (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Mid-div, 5th 5out, wknd next & pu 2out, at Toomebridge 3m mdn gd in Oct.
Calicojack (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Always prominent, a little keen, slight mistake 6th, on terms 2 out, led before last where mistake, narrowly headed run-in and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Ballyneety (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Galardo (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always behind, 9th of 15, 26 1/4l behind Silver Bullion (10-12) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Dec.
Getaway North 7-2 (12-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 4f out and no impression in moderate 4th early straight, no extra, eased, behind and pulled up over 1f out, at Navan 2m gd in Nov.
James Boru (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders on inside, outpaced 5th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 6, 30l behind Leapaway (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (3) gd in Sep.
Kearney 25-1 (11-2) Settled 3rd behind leaders, clear of field early, came back before halfway, closer 4 out, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no extra before straight, 7th of 12, 37 1/2l behind Barwell (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Pegase Amour (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Pr, disp 1/2way & ld 4out, ld 2out & trvl best bef last, sow, won at Loughanmore 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov beating Bronco Bill (11-11) by 6l, 7 ran.
Rakhine State (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 11th approaching 5th, closed up straight, prominent approaching last, kept on well without matching principals run-in, 4th of 17, 3 1/4l behind Gran Geste (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Trappist Monk (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd on outer 5f out, disputed lead 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 4th of 6, 29 3/4l behind Macgiloney (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Bellaney Gem (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Prom, 4th 1/2way, no ex from normal 3out, wknd, 6th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Laughing Trix (11-11) at Tattersalls Farm 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Florence Bay (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 17th of 21, dist behind Moskovite (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Holycross Lito (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, good headway to dispute lead briefly approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 29 3/4l behind Moyhenna (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Howaya Aoife (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) In rear, bumped at 5th, went moderate 12th 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 21, 23 1/4l behind Moskovite (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Oscar Light (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, lost place halfway, soon behind, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Timetochill (10-12) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Sinoria (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Not fluent 1st, soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, challenged from before 2 out where on terms and jumped left, soon headed, slightly left again at last, kept on well without getting back to principals run-in, 4th of 19, 1 1/4l behind Ballyneety (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Walking In Memphis (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway into 6th on outer 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 21, 27 1/2l behind Moskovite (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Mandy's Quine (IRE) Tikkanen filly out of Mandy Mac.
