held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, 2nd entering straight, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, weakened run-in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden before next, under pressure in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace to dispute 3rd run-in, just denied for 3rd at line
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 2nd before 4 out, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace to dispute 3rd run-in, just held 3rd at line
towards rear for most, reminders 7th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace closing stages
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out where slight mistake, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
led early, headed before 1st, disputed before 3rd, led again 4th, slight mistake 7th and pressed briefly after, ridden clear run-in, easily
chased leaders early, led before 1st, disputed before 3rd and headed 4th, slight mistake 5th and lost place, pushed along in mid-division after 7th, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden next, stayed on into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on run-in to go 2nd, no chance with winner
mid-division, mistake 5th, slight mistake 7th and reminders, ridden and no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close up after 7th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, reminders 7th, ridden 3 out, moderate 6th entering straight, slight mistake 2 out and no impression, kept on one pace from last
always towards rear, trailing from 6th, pulled up before next
mid-division, ridden in 7th before 3 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 1st
Witness Of Fashion defied a 10lb rise for his easy Down Royal victory to beat a much better field over 3m1f here on New Year's Day. He's up another 5lb but that's unlikely to prevent another big run. DE GLEBE STAR has been racing exclusively over hurdles and was impressive when scoring at Limerick last month. He had his jumping problems when last seen over fences but looks in much better form and can gain his first success over the bigger obstacles. Clondaw Dude has pulled up in four of his last six starts but ran well at Thurles last time and has been dropped 4lb so must be respected. Sunsetstorise never got over a bad mistake in the race won by Witness Of Fashion at Down Royal but did very much better when runner-up to the in-form Flemenstorm at Punchestown and a repeat would see him in the firing-line. Corporate Box has performed with credit in better company and is 13lb lower than over hurdles.
Killeena House (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In rear, some progress into moderate 5th and niggled along entering straight, one paced, 5th of 10, dist behind All You Need (11-7) at Naas 2m hvy in Jan.
Corporate Box (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden after next and no extra approaching last, 8th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Clar Na Mionn (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed briefly after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, rallied under pressure to lead run-in, kept on well, rider lost whip final 50 yards, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan beating Unic De Bersy (12-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Fergiethelegend (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 8th, 5th halfway, slight mistake 12th, ridden and no extra approaching 4 out, weakened, 9th of 15, dist behind Aunt Nora (11-12) at Thurles 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Gibbstown (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) In rear, blundered 2nd, ridden after 4 out, weakened from 2 out, 4th of 9, 36 3/4l behind Itstimeforapint (11-12) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Sunsetstorise (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Led early, headed 3rd and tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead when left in front 2 out, ridden and joined entering straight, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Flemenstorm (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
De Glebe Star (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Soon led and disputed, not fluent 7th, asserted approaching 2 out, stayed on well run-in, eased closing stages, won at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec beating Fiddlers Bow (11-5) by 12l, 18 ran.
Hurricane Ivan (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up, mistake 6th, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, closer in 5th before 2 out, no impression 2 out, 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Witness Of Fashion (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Carrow Queen (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 8th and lost place, reminders in rear after 10th, no extra, pulled up after 13th, at Thurles 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Glasslyn Road (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) In rear, detached before 6th, slight mistake 5 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off,, 7th of 10, dist behind Avant Tout (11-6) at Tramore 2m Yielding in May.
Clondaw Dude (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, progress on outer to go 4th before 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and mistake 2 out, no impression on easy winner before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Rightville Boy (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Dr Duckett (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, slight mistake 12th, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression next, weakened, 5th of 6, 36l behind Gentle Cloud (11-11) at Listowel 3m hvy in Jun.
Diamond Shadow (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, pushed along after 6th, moderate 4th at 8th, slight mistake next, soon reminders, dropped to last 4 out, pulled up after next, at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp sft in May.
Night Sir (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, reminder 7th, no extra 2 out, 8th of 15, dist behind Nevskij (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 6f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Fureys Cross (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Prominent early, not fluent 1st, chased leaders, 5th before 6th, pushed along early straight, 3rd 2 out, 5th at last, no impression and one pace closing stages, 4th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Augher Castle (10-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hvy in Dec.
