tracked leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and closer next, ridden and no impression approaching last where mistake, no extra run-in
tracked leaders on outer, slow 6th, mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 6th and slight mistake 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 5th when mistake next, pushed along and went 4th before last, kept on one pace
held up in rear of mid-division, ran freely, some headway 3 out and 7th before next, pushed along approaching last and kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway on inner in 4th when mistake 2 out, no impression when not fluent last, no extra
led, headed 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching last, ridden and led run-in, kept on well
always towards rear, not fluent 2nd, detached after 4 out, weakened, pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, no extra in rear after 3 out, weakened, tailed off
always towards rear on outer, never a factor, detached after 3 out, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, headway to lead 4th, jumped left 6th and 7th, travelled well after 2 out, ridden and headed early run-in, no impression on winner, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, towards rear before 4 out, detached after next, weakened, tailed off
towards rear, no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from next, never a factor
JULIES STOWAWAY made a very promising hurdles debut at Galway then found only the potentially top-class Blue Lord just too strong at Punchestown so he should be getting off the mark here. Homme D'un Soir ran well enough when stepped up to this trip at Punchestown though needs a bit more here but Fun Light's form entitles him to the greatest respect having found only the progressive Battle Of Actium too good at Down Royal. Buck's Billionaire found 2m7f too far here last month and should do better over this trip while Salt Wind produced a fine run at Navan on his first start over timber.
Julies Stowaway (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Led, joined 3 out and not fluent, under pressure and headed into straight, back on terms approaching last where jumped left and slightly bumped rival, headed again and one pace closing stages, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Blue Lord (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Match My Fire (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Waited with, headway towards outer from after halfway, pushed along into straight, soon not much room and no impression, last of 17, 14 1/4l behind Allora Yeats (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Homme D'Un Soir (FR) 6-4 (11-9) Soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 5th and raced in 4th, 3rd from 4 out, closed up and slight mistake 2 out, no extra and one pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Cape Gentleman (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Ain't That A Shame (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th after 4th, headway and effort straight, no impression 2 out, one pace, 5th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Clondaw Secret (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Buck's Billionaire (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Mid-division, closer in 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression after next, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, dist behind Torygraph (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Coolbawn Lad (IRE) 17-2 (12-0) Mid-division, 7th after 6th, one pace straight and not fluent last, no extra, 8th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Born Patriot (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hvy in Nov.
Fun Light (FR) 7-4fav (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th when mistake 5th, not fluent 4 out, headway into 2nd after 3 out, no impression on winner from next, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Battle Of Actium (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Montrose Ave (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) In rear, mistake at 2nd, fell at 3rd, at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
One Free Man (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Waited with, moderate 12th at 3rd, never a factor, distant 8th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 7th of 19, dist behind Razzle Dazzle Love (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn hvy in Dec.
River Boy (IRE) 100-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place soon after halfway, ridden and detached in rear 6f out, weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Flame Bearer (12-2) at Thurles 2m sft in Dec.
Salt Wind (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, soon 6th, slight mistake 4 out, 5th approaching straight, soon switched left and switched left again after 3 out when tight for room, slight mistake 2 out, no impression and left 3rd from last, one pace, 3rd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Legacy Thor (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Ballydrummond (IRE) (11-11) Mid-div for most, rdn from 6out, sn no extra, pu aftr 4out, at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Hymie Weiss (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 6th early, soon off pace, pushed along briefly 5f out, took closer order 4f out, dropped to moderate 8th over 3f out, soon no impression, one pace, 6th of 13, 29 3/4l behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
