mid-division on outer, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, mistakes 2nd and 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, weakened
disputed lead, headed 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders on inner, short of room and checked after 3 out, pushed along in 7th 2 out, kept on without threatening
always behind, never a factor
in rear, headway after 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden to dispute lead and slight mistake at last, led narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, all out
mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
rear of mid-division, 10th 3 out, headway into 3rd and ridden before 2 out, no impression on leaders at last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, good headway into 3rd 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, not fluent at last, narrowly headed inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line
tracked leaders, tailed off in 7th after 3 out, no impression
disputed lead, led 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened
Tony Martin has a good record in this and the maiden DJASEK (NAP), who produced his best race over hurdles when beaten half-a-length in the race a year ago, should make a bold bid to go one better. Kashi ran his best race to date on heavy going at Limerick on Monday so more rain would aid his cause while Mahons Glory reappeared with a good run at Cork last month and has form in testing conditions. Vocito hasn't been running badly and makes his handicap debut but the front-running Mater Matuta soon capitulated when headed at Thurles. Follow The Crowd has been chasing without showing much but is on a lowly mark for his handicap debut back over timber.
Curious Times (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Disputing lead when fell at 1st, at Fairyhouse 2m 3f sft in Nov.
Mr Jackman (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra 3 out, tailed off, last of 26, dist behind The Greek (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Son Of Hypnos (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway to track leaders after 3 out, 2nd entering straight, ridden and no extra before last, weakened, 15th of 26, 34l behind The Greek (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Mastermind (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, no impression on leaders and mistake 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, fell 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Mahons Glory (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden before 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 26 1/2l behind Dysart Dynamo (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Endless Cash (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, took keen hold, no impression from 3 out, 12th of 14, dist behind Gabynako (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Nov.
Union Park (FR) 14-1 (10-0) Towards rear, some headway after 4 out, left 5th and slightly hampered 2 out, no impression when mistake last, no extra, 7th of 13, 20 3/4l behind Mighty Tom (11-7) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Djasek (FR) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind House Of Kings (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Dec.
Follow The Crowd (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, jumped slightly left 4th, dropped towards rear after 7th and one pace after, 7th of 9, dist behind Fan De Blues (12-0) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in May.
Vocito (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, chased leaders from 2nd, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 12l behind Britzka (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Kashi (FR) 15-2 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, headway to 5th after 3 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Back On The Bridle (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, mid-division when mistake 4 out, mistake and unseated rider next, at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led, 5 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out where mistake, soon no extra, weakened, 12th of 18, dist behind Peace Party (11-8) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Nov.
