led, joined 3rd to 6th, joined again 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression
mid-division early, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out, pressed winner at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division on outer, closer in 6th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened from before 3 out
mid-division, fell 2nd
always behind, hampered 2nd, slight mistake 6th, never a factor
in rear, slight mistake 4th, pushed along briefly at 6th, ridden before 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th entering straight, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one paced in moderate 4th inside final furlong
mid-division, slight mistake at 8th, headway 3 out, went 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders on inner, 6th 4 out, ridden next, no impression
mid-division on inner, slight mistake 6th and briefly pushed along, ridden 4 out, moderate 8th entering straight, went moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening in moderate 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 3rd to 6th, disputed lead again 4 out, led travelling well entering straight, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, hampered at 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression
Nicole's Milan has won three times around here but is on a very long losing run. Askann scored over the trip at Down Royal in November then found 2m5f too short at Punchestown, though wasn't beaten far. Kayf Thou has failed to take advantage of a lower mark over hurdles the last twice when well supported but Howaya Aoife is in fine form and almost defied a 4lb rise for her Punchestown victory when just failing to catch Goulane Jessie, who was receiving 13lb, over 2m7f here. MOSSY WHITE (NAP) battled to a narrow victory when conceding Frere Fontaine 10lb at Thurles and the latter boosted the form with a comfortable victory at Limerick last week so Denis Hogan's charge can complete a double.
Notice To Close 14-1 (10-11) Soon tracked leaders, 4th at 6th, pushed along after 10th, weakened from before 2 out, 11th of 17, 25 1/4l behind Mister Fogpatches (10-11) at Navan 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Askann (IRE) 5-1cfav (11-12) In rear, ridden in moderate 12th 2 out, went 7th approaching last, no extra, 6th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Howaya Aoife (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Good Luck Hope (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Led early, took keen hold, headed after 3rd, disputed again 4 out, ridden and weakened entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Prosecution (11-8) at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ard Na Carraig 25-1 (11-11) Mid-division, headway before 3 out and 3rd entering straight, soon pushed along and went 2nd at last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 17, 9 1/2l behind Wolfofallstreets (10-8) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Mossy White (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Always prominent, led before 6th, headed 8th, led again approaching 3 out and soon pushed along, headed last, ridden and kept on well run-in to regain lead close home, won at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov beating Frere Fontaine (11-1) by shd, 18 ran.
Howaya Aoife (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-3) Mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 4th 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on well close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Goulane Jessie (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Geesala Scorpion (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden early straight, hampered and left 5th 2 out, no extra approaching last, 9th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Marshalled (11-4) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Kayf Thou 9-2jfav (11-4) Tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly at 9th, mistake 10th and headed, 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Goulane Jessie (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Nicole's Milan (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Towards rear, closer in 8th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 8th of 12, 36 1/4l behind Se Mo Laoch (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Empirion (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon well off pace towards rear, fell 7th, at Punchestown 2m sft in Dec.
Zambezir (FR) 33-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, 9th after 4 out, progress before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 12, 34l behind Alpine Cobra (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
The Reaping Race (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 4th, 8th halfway, not fluent 8th, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra, 10th of 16, dist behind Frere Fontaine (10-11) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Lee Valley Legacy (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, 3rd next, soon ridden, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Se Mo Laoch (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Fr Gilligansvoyge 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ran freely, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Allduckornodinner (11-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Pino Boy (IRE) 5-1jfav (10-11) Prominent and disputed lead briefly 3rd, lost place after 5th and in rear halfway, no extra and detached 5 out, well behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Dec.
