held up, rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th and no impression entering straight, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, left disputing 3 out, soon led, ridden and disputed 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, headed closing stages and no extra
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd after 3 out, ridden to dispute 2 out, no extra in 2nd after last, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway in 6th after 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
soon led, disputed from 5 out, took wrong course approaching 3 out, pulled up
held up towards rear, headway in 8th 4 out, improved in 3rd entering straight, ridden 2 out, stayed on from last to lead closing stages
soon chased leader in 2nd, disputed from 5 out, took wrong course approaching 3 out, pulled up
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, left disputing 3 out, soon 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, headway into 7th entering straight, ridden in 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace (lame post-race)
always towards rear, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway in 6th before 5 out, 4th after 3 out, ridden in 6th and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
Plenty of in-form entries here, none more so than DRIVE ON JIM, who completed a quick double over fences and hurdles at Limerick at the end of last month. Denis Hogan's charge easily scored over the bigger obstacles before taking advantage of a low handicap mark over timber. He's been raised 12lb for that latter success but is probably still ahead of the handicapper. The consistent Representing looks held on the latter form though she should get much closer on the revised terms while the easy Punchestown winner Koshere King is respected despite a massive 13lb rise for his victory over Korean. Chino Valdes produced easily his best run to date when staying on strongly behind Sole Witness at Down Royal and Paul Carberry looks certain to hold this improving type up for a late thrust.
De Bartishell (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, progress into 9th after 3 out, ridden entering straight, went 2nd 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on run-in, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ephorus (11-9) at Limerick 2m 2f Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (3yo+) in Dec.
Supreme Builder 33-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression straight, 5th of 17, 12l behind Flemensford (11-0) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 in Dec.
Inistioge (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Chased leaders early, 7th and mid-division halfway, slight mistakes 7 out and 6 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Imaalhall (10-7) at Naas 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft, 11 ran.
Lascalahall (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 16l behind William Wordsworth (10-12) at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) sft.
Red Basil (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, some mistakes, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Beautiful Sound (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 in Nov, 18 ran.
Twelfth of Never (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 17, 35l behind Flemensford (11-0) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 in Dec.
Money Trail (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 16, well behind Ikidunot (11-9) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Mar.
Pistol Jack (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, kept on one pace in straight without threatening, 9th of 18, 27l behind Tilly Ann (9-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.
Toomdeely (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Led from 2nd, soon clear, distance ahead after 4th, reduced advantage entering straight, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 26l behind Trendelenburg (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16.
Drive On Jim (IRE) 11-4fav (10-5) Mid-division, progress to track leaders from before 6 out, 2nd travelling best from after 3 out, led straight, clear last, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec beating Manger Hanagment (10-12) by 7l, 17 ran.
Koshere King (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always prominent, chased clear leader in 2nd, closer 4 out, led next, ridden clear early straight, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec beating Korean (11-10) by 8l, 12 ran.
Representing (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, 5th after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 3rd of 17, 14l behind Drive On Jim (10-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.
Chino Valdes (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, stayed on into 2nd last, kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Sole Witness (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Beneficial Banks (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 25, 32l behind Benash (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy in Apr.
Merry Cowboy (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Tracked leaders on outer, improved into 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, led before next, clear before 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, headed and no extra 100 yards from finish, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Givemeabuzz (10-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
The Buck (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 9l behind Le Marquis (11-8) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Dec.
Inner Voice (USA) 10-1 (11-9) Always behind, 19th of 22, 33l behind Burnswood (10-6) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Fayre Cross (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 18, 16l behind Ballinahow Lady (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102.
Endless Desire (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, left moderate 4th at last, went moderate 3rd run-in, 3rd of 15, 20l behind Yeoman (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Dec.
