always prominent, led from 6th, went clear after 3 out, stayed on strongly from before last, easily
tracked leaders, moderate 5th 3 out, ridden and soon dropped to moderate 7th, no impression straight
in rear when blundered and unseated rider 1st
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression straight, tailed off
held up in rear, some progress into 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
held up in rear, no impression from 3 out, tailed off
held up in rear, progress into 5th and ridden entering straight, moderate 3rd 2 out, went 2nd without threatening easy winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no extra before next
attempted to make all, headed from 6th, ridden in 2nd from 3 out, no impression on winner from next, dropped to moderate 3rd inside final furlong
The four-year-old Szabo's Destiny beat older horses in a handicap at Naas before unluckily stumbling on landing when challenging at Gowran. He's on the short-list but Changing Times, who battled on to land a maiden over the C&D last month, faces a stiff task in this handicap. Lisrose made most for a comfortable victory at Limerick ten days ago and will take some catching, especially as a 5lb rise doesn't appear harsh and her successful rider can claim his 7lb allowance. ROCKYABOYA looks yet another for Willie Mullins as he is still progressing despite his defeat by Lookoutnow at Thurles and this slightly shorter trip should be in his favour.
Changing Times (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, led 5 out, joined approaching 3 out, regained lead early straight and asserted approaching last, kept on under pressure, held on closing stages, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl in Jan beating Mazuri Cowboy (11-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Rockyaboya (IRE) 13-8fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, moderate 2nd approaching straight, closed to challenge approaching last, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Lookoutnow (10-11) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.
Sugar Bullet (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th 5 out, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 15, well behind The Lady Granuaile (10-12) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Down Under (IRE) 8-11fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd and ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Battling Boru (10-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 hvy in Dec.
Szabo's Destiny 7-2fav (9-10) Waited with, closer in 5th before straight, niggled along behind leaders when pitched on landing and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Concrete And Clay (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 1f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens30) (4yo+) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Mags Millar (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, headed after 3rd, regained lead after 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 19l behind Abou Ben (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Shariyan (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Towards rear, 10th entering straight, headway to go 6th at last, kept on well run-in, nearest at finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Askthemaster (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Sarsfields Legend (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, moderate 11th early, no danger approaching 3 out, kept on, 6th of 16, 33l behind Bay Of Kotor (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.
Grey Area (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Always behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Ros Brin (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan, 16 ran.
Lisrose (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Close up, led after 7 out, left with nice advantage from 5 out, slightly reduced lead approaching straight, went on again before 2 out, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Mini Vic (11-2) by 7l, 18 ran.
