Lus Na Hoiche ran a shocker at Gowran last time but an earlier narrow defeat by Korean at Thurles puts him in the frame for this. TAWRIFIC LAOIS is better known as a chaser these days but took advantage of a lenient mark over timber for a comfortable success at Thurles. He's 7lb higher here but still looks capable of scoring again. Banellie is still a maiden and has to concede weight all-round and though Royal Rhythm ran well enough at Cork last time a strike-rate of 1-20 over hurdles doesn't inspire confidence.
Banellie (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) In rear, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, headway approaching last, kept on flat, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Maolisa (10-11) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jul.
Chino Valdes (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 24l behind Tilly Ann (9-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.
The Joker (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, fell 4 out, in a race won by Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov, 20 ran.
Royal Rhythm (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Led early, prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after 2 out, 4th of 16, 7l behind Owennacurra Milan (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
The Hedge (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Led, headed after 5th, lost place before next, weakened and completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Lus Na Hoiche (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th early, no extra from 3 out, 11th of 17, 27l behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Nephin Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 3 out, pulled up quickly after 3 out, in a race won by Donttellmother (11-2) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Aug '09, 10 ran.
Western Bound (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Close up, hit 5th, 5th 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 17, 41l behind Laura's Light (10-3) at Galway 3m hcp hdl gs in Aug '08.
Tawrific Laois (IRE) 5-1fav (10-4) Towards rear, headway 4 out, 5th before straight, 3rd 2 out, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov beating Burnswood (10-10) by 5l, 18 ran.
Selection Box (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, moderate 8th 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, 24l behind Kyoto Summit (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Clearly Now (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Held up mid-division, mistake 6th, weakened next, hit 8th, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Schinken Otto (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Nov, 10 ran.
Glad Lion (GER) 13-2 (10-7) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, slight mistake 2nd, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Old Theatre Royal (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Sep, 16 ran.
Invincible Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 9th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 14th of 17, 34l behind Odonimee (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Nov.
Trotsky (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 10th halfway, trailing 6 out, pulled up before last, 10th of 14, well behind Darling Harbour (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Nov.
