Denise Foster has three entries and those who supported Banada Bridge into favourite at Gowran won't want any more rain as conditions were heavy that day. The veteran Carrig Cathal won't mind the going as he showed over fences in testing ground at Limerick but Fox Le Bel is 0-22 and has been a beaten favourite on numerous occasions. ROBINDEVIDASTAR ran poorly in a slightly better race at Cork but his previous second over this track and trip would put him in the picture so he gets the nod in a race where the market could provide a good guide. Fons Vivus was very disappointing on heavy ground at Tramore after her best run over hurdles on the same track.
Carrig Cathal 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 5th, 5th halfway, not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), 3rd when slight mistake 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th when hampered last, soon 2nd, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Sir Bob (10-13) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Fons Vivus (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) In touch, dropped to 10th and pushed along after 8th, weakened and pulled up before 4 out, at Tramore 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Hillsin (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 14, dist behind The Holmeister (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Deux Par Deux (FR) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression after 4 out, towards rear approaching straight and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Elsannah (IRE) 125-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, dist behind Dark Raven (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Elzoom (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and 4th entering straight, soon ridden and 7th before last, no extra run-in, 9th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Mary's Pride (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Reserve Judgement (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 21st of 22, 35l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Fairly Bold (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, dist behind Daicheadacuig (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Dragon's Pass (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place before 3 out, no extra, 13th of 18, 30l behind Light Heidi (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
Fox Le Bel (FR) 11-2 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th when not fluent 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 15 1/2l behind Kalanisi Dubh (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 11-1 (10-1) Mid-division, progress to 6th after 6th, lost place before 3 out where mistake and pecked, weakened, 13th of 15, 21 1/2l behind Meetingofthewaters (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Son Of Tully (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Disputed, tracked leader from 3rd, lost place halfway and mid-division, progress into 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Hard Target (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Jimli's Glory 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division on outer, mistake 5th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Kalanisi Dubh (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Banada Bridge (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 2nd after 3 out, no impression in 3rd when slight mistake 2 out, no extra, 7th of 20, dist behind Kopon (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Getaclan (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, headway 4 out and 2nd next, 3rd and pushed along 2 out, soon no impression and dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Well Polly (11-7) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Mighty Jeremy (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Chenery (11-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Wee Charlie (IRE) 125-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slightly hampered 3 out and soon pushed along in 5th, no extra and kept on same pace from before next, 5th of 15, dist behind Corbetts Cross (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Gold Haven (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Prominent, led after 1st, mistake 4th, slight mistake and headed 3 out, soon pushed along, 5th 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 9th of 22, 11 1/4l behind Little Mixup (12-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Katlaur (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, 5th before 7th, lost place and weakened quickly before 10th, pulled up before 4 out, at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
