chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, 9th halfway, closer in 8th 5 out, headway in 4th entering straight, ridden to challenge 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, no impression before 5 out, completely tailed off
always towards rear, completely tailed off
chased leaders, keen hold early, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 5 out, disputed from next, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along in 10th halfway, no extra before 4 out, weakened and tailed off
rear of mid-division, never a factor, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, completely tailed off
led before 2nd, slight mistake and headed 5 out, disputed again 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra and weakening when unseated rider 2 out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no impression leader, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace
led, headed before 2nd, lost place halfway and mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off
chased leaders early, lost place before halfway, weakened 5 out, completely tailed off
always towards rear, completely tailed off
Sous Les Cieux, a winning bumper in France, wasn't beaten far in a newcomers hurdle at Auteuil in March and obviously has to be respected on his debut for Willie Mullins. Original Option has disappointed since an excellent second to Mount Helicon at Cork though he wasn't too far behind the potentially useful Aughaloor at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. However, in front of him that day were LORD REDSGIRTH, who shot into the lead at the last only to be collared by the winner on the run-in, and Curling, who couldn't quite live with the pace. That was a cracking performance from the runner-up and a repeat would see him very difficult to beat. Changing Times has some decent form but is yet to prove he stays this trip.
Bayross (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 6th, ridden 4f out, soon lost touch, 6th of 10, 16l behind Jim Will Fix It (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m nat hunt flat Grade 2 hvy in Dec.
Curling (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Led early, remained prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 6th 2 out, 5th under pressure at last, kept on one pace without threatening leaders, 4th of 13, 8l behind Aughaloor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Lord Redsgirth (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight, went 4th 2 out, ridden to dispute at last where slight mistake, soon headed and no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Aughaloor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Millstream Mist 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 10th of 16, 29l behind Big Secret (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Original Option (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, good headway on outer to go 5th 3 out, close 3rd and challenged next where slight mistake, ridden and no impression in 4th when not fluent last, no extra run-in, 5th of 13, 9l behind Aughaloor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Sorted (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, 3rd and one pace from next, 3rd of 16, 10l behind Fully Funded (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Changing Times (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Always prominent, moderate 2nd halfway, closer before 3 out, led before 2 out, headed entering straight, soon no impression on winner and dropped to moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 24, 18l behind So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Dont Tell De Purty 50-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, well behind Aughaloor (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Links Course (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always behind, 18th of 21, well behind Hidden Universe (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Pocket Reader 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and dropped to 7th 3 out, kept on one pace without threatening, 5th of 15, 18l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Run With The Wind (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Ld from 3rd, clr halfway, ko strongly close home, comfortably, won at Rathcannon 3m ire ptp gd in Sep beating Pay Your Hunt Sub (11-7) by 12l, 16 ran.
Sous Les Cieux (FR) (10-1) 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Sir Des Champs (10-1) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 1f hdl sft in Mar.
Monart Lantern (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Led, headed halfway, weakened from 4f out, 6th of 9, 35l behind Popcorn (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Dec.
My St Clair (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 11th of 15, well behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m Mares Maiden Hurdle (4-5yo) in Dec.
Silver Cygnet (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 16th of 20, well behind Silverlord (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Summer Surprise (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always behind, 12th of 15, well behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m Mares Maiden Hurdle (4-5yo) in Dec.
Court Knee (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened from before 2 out, tailed off, 17th of 24, well behind So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Scavenger Lad (IRE) Overbury gelding out of Ruby Thewes.
Highland Flash 50-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Silverlord (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
