mid-division, slow jump at 1st, 6th 3 out, soon pushed along, kept on without threatening
always towards rear, no impression 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, slightly hampered at 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th after 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, 4th at last, kept on without threatening to go 3rd near line
rear of mid-division, reminders 7th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, pushed along at 7th and soon lost place, no impression from 4 out
tracking leaders in 4th when bad mistake at 1st, soon mid-division, slight mistake at 5th, ridden and no impression in 7th from 3 out,
disputed lead, headed 3rd, improved to dispute lead again 3 out, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, soon led, clear before last, stayed on well run-in, eased close home
mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, went 3rd next, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, slight mistake 4th and pushed along, weakened from 6th
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened from next, pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead, led and slight mistake 3rd, slight mistake again next, joined 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 4th near line
Narcissistic is first reserve here but would have to be considered if getting a run after his strong form in bumpers. Mount Hanover has looked in need of a thorough test of stamina in his two starts over timber so the ground should be in his favour though this looks another for Willie Mullins as GIANT SPIRIT is the type to make progress this campaign. He raced mainly over the minimum trip for Sandra Hughes last season and gave every indication he would do better with a stiffer test, which he should get here. Miracle In Medinah has been carrying penalties for his bumper victory on this track, as he does here, so looks to have a tough task.
Miracle In Medinah 5-2 (11-12) Held up, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 5 out, weakened from 4 out, 7th of 11, dist behind Minella Fair (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Grande Waltz (GER) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 20th of 22, dist behind Spades Are Trumps (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Bold Frost (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear, slightly impeded 4th, no impression and kept on same pace without threatening approaching straight, 10th of 18, dist behind Game Of War (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Cherokee Bill 22-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression in 6th and weakened, 5th of 7, 25 3/4l behind Dead Right (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Confute (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, pushed along briefly at 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 25, dist behind Discorama (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Drimsree Lad (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Led early, headed 2nd, ridden from 3 out, weakened entering straight, 9th of 25, 32 1/4l behind Discorama (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Giant Spirit (USA) 11-10fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along and dropped to 5th before next, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 17, 19l behind La Bella Vida (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Mount Hanover 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 7 1/2l behind Manger Et Trotter (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Riverdene (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, no impression from next, kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 16, 36l behind Jetz (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Spring Watch (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, kept on without threatening from next, 7th of 21, 25 3/4l behind C'est Jersey (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Eamonns Oscar (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, last of 17, dist behind High Five Oscar (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Flammable Lady (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, no extra after 4 out, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Chris's Dream (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Dec.
Play At Midnight (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, slight mistake next, 6th after 7th, moderate 5th from 2 out and one pace, 5th of 10, 17l behind Bargy Lady (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Gimli's Oscar (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 13th of 18, 34 1/4l behind Doldido (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
Swedish Connection (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, dropped towards rear 5th, ridden and weakened next, completely tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Doldido (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
Narcissistic (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Minella Encore (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Dec.
Caliption 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Minella Fair (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Western Ruler (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd, ridden disputing moderate 4th over 3f out, soon weakened and trailing, last of 5, 19 1/2l behind Minella Encore (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Dec.
Jack Lee (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Sidblack.
