held up in mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, improved to challenge 2 out and pecked, soon ridden, disputed last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th early straight, no impression before 2 out, stayed on into 3rd run-in
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 9th before straight, soon no impression, pulled up before last
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, close up 4 out, led after 3 out, ridden and pressed 2 out, joined last, headed run-in and no extra closing stages
held up towards rear, some progress into 10th 3 out, ridden in 8th and no impression early straight, soon no extra
mid-division, slow 7th and soon towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division early, chased leaders from 5th, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd early straight, close 3rd 2 out, under pressure before last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, not reach winner
towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight, never a factor
held up in mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 7th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden in 7th before straight, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened entering straight
always towards rear, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Drummullagh Rocky made all over the track and trip last month and was well supported to follow up at Fairyhouse but weakened very quickly after the third last. An Droichead Gorm was 4l behind in that run on this track and though 6lb better off doesn't look up to closing the gap. Enduring Love scored on heavy ground at Fairyhouse in November but has struggled from a 6lb higher mark so the vote goes to MISTY ADAGE. Jimmy Mangan's mare chased home subsequent winner Highest Benefit at Tramore then found 3m too far at Thurles and looks on a fair mark.
Golden Sunset 7-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway in 4th 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
An Droichead Gorm (IRE) 11-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, progress into 2nd 5 out, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 2nd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Drummullagh Rocky (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Johnny Sue (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 11th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 11th of 20, 15 1/2l behind Cedar Hill (11-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Drummullagh Rocky (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Led, mistake 5th, headed 3 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
Enduring Love (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, stumbled on landing 4th and unseated rider, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
Fivecardstud (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Annamix (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Mash Potato (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, ridden into 9th entering straight, stayed on into 5th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 5th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Drummullagh Rocky (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
I'm Not Alone (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, not fluent jumping, moderate 4th at halfway, left remote 3rd 3 out, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 5, dist behind Caravation (11-7) at Naas 2m Yielding in Jan.
Misty Adage (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, some headway after 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 4th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 14, 37 1/2l behind Open To The World (10-10) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Lisnagreggan (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened before next, pulled up before last, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Disco Musik (FR) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, pushed along and headway after 3 out, 2nd briefly entering straight, 4th and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Trumps Ace (10-9) at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp sft in Dec.
Whats In It For Me (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Led until joined before 3rd, headed after 5th, clear with leader halfway, bad mistake 5 out and dropped to 3rd before next, not fluent and ridden after 3 out, no extra, 7th of 8, dist behind Highest Benefit (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Killisk Ben Rose (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, 2nd after 4th, mistake 6th and 4th after next, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, no threat in straight, 7th of 14, dist behind Open To The World (10-10) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, headway to dispute before 3rd, led after 5th, clear with one other halfway, reduced advantage 5 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, 3rd and mistake 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 8, 31 3/4l behind Highest Benefit (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Kilderry Prince (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, 7th halfway, mistake 5 out and dropped to rear after 3 out, no extra, 6th of 8, 35 3/4l behind Highest Benefit (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Robyn Rua (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Ejayteekay (11-9) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.