close up, disputed lead at times, challenged and every chance straight, slight mistake last, kept on without matching winner run-in
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, 5th from 3rd, not fluent 9th, pushed along from 4 out, slight mistake next, under pressure in 6th approaching straight, one pace, mistake last
held up in touch, 7th from 3rd, closed 3 out to track leaders, 4th approaching straight, no extra and one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 4th from 3rd, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, slight mistake 4th, mistake 5 out, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened and eased, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, pushed along 9th, reminders from 4 out, no extra approaching 2 out
led, disputed at times, pressed straight, wandered slightly approaching last, stayed on best run-in
held up in touch, 6th from 3rd, 8th when not fluent 9th, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
towards rear, mistake 3rd, closed to track leaders 5 out and slight mistake, slight mistake 3 out, 7th approaching straight, no impression and one pace from 2 out, mistake last
soon in rear, never a factor, hit last
Catalaunian Fields dropped down to the minimum trip to score at Tramore but has won over 3m over timber so should have no problems staying the extra. Bringerofthedawn ran well when runner-up at Thurles but that was on good ground and he didn't do so well on testing going at Cork. Goulane Chosen is very experienced over fences and has some strong form to his credit though may do better back in handicap company. LAID BACK LUKE had Motown Bob around five lengths behind when a close second to Powersbomb over the minimum at Clonmel on his chasing bow. He was in touch for a long way before weakening quickly when tackling an extra mile at Punchestown so this trip looks ideal. Motown Bob was also behind Catalaunian Fields at Tramore so looks held but the very versatile Inis Meain can never be discounted, though will need to brush up his jumping.
Catalaunian Fields (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Close up and disputed lead, gained narrow lead 2 out where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Minella Scamp (11-3) by 2l, 8 ran.
Bright Tomorrow (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake and ridden 4 out, no impression next, no extra before 2 out, 7th of 11, 26 1/2l behind Bleu Et Rouge (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 3f Yielding in Dec.
Bringerofthedawn (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, progress 10th, soon tracking leaders, one pace 2 out, 4th of 18, 13 1/4l behind Isleofhopendreams (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Girly Girl (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, 5th but closer 4 out, left 4th, soon 3rd, ridden and no impression on leaders 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 3rd of 8, dist behind Balko Des Flos (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, on terms briefly 7th, almost on terms again when fell 4 out, at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Inis Meain (USA) 5-1 (11-3) In rear, closed to chase leaders 7th, 2nd approaching straight, under pressure disputing 4th when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Limerick 2m 7f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Laid Back Luke (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 5 out, 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 4th after next, no impression, 4th of 9, 29 1/2l behind Childrens List (11-12) at Punchestown 3m 1f sft in Dec.
Motown Bob (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Led, soon disputed, narrowly headed 2 out, one pace and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Catalaunian Fields (11-3) at Tramore 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) In rear, took keen hold, no impression from over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Udogo (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Old Time Melody (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 9th 3 out, no impression, never a factor, 9th of 15, 25 1/4l behind Pace And Passion (11-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
