soon mid-division, 8th from 5th, 6th before straight, soon no extra
towards rear, slightly slow 1st, 10th from 5th, progress and slight mistake 3 out, under pressure in 4th before straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, still towards rear when fell 3 out
soon mid-division, 7th from 5th, 8th before straight, soon no impression
held up, slight mistake 4th, 9th from 5th, 7th before straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, 5th from 5th, improved to get on terms 3 out where slight mistake, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, one pace
held up, soon towards rear, progress but no impression straight, ran on without threatening run-in
held up, soon towards rear, pushed along 9th, no extra from before straight
soon chased leaders, 6th at 5th, improved to get on terms 3 out travelling smoothly, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along briefly from 6th, pushed along again and no impression 9th, pulled up straight
led, mistake 3rd, joined 7th, mistake 3 out and headed, weakened
soon prominent, 2nd at 5th, on terms 7th, headed before 3 out, no extra and pulled up straight
in rear, 12th from 5th, no extra from before straight
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, dropped to 11th from next, pushed along after 7th, no impression and not fluent 8th, not fluent 3 out, no extra and pulled up straight
soon tracked leaders, 4th from 5th, 5th before straight, ridden to chase winner last, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, 3rd at 5th, on terms 3 out, headed before straight, soon no impression
Mount Masada is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and though well beaten in two recent starts he was returning from a very long absence. Dr Waluigi has never won under Rules but did run a bit better at Limerick and Donagh Meyler's claim is a bonus, though RAPID FRITZ (NAP) deserves to get his head in front. Gerard Keane's charge gave notice of an imminent victory when a close third at Clonmel early last month and just failed to get past Tethra at Punchestown three weeks later when Diggin Deep wasn't far behind. Mark Flanagan takes the ride and his claim can enable his mount to gain his first success. The Pine Martin gained his first placed effort in 18 starts at Tramore though was beaten a long way. Wee Small Hours was well beaten at Navan last time but his earlier form gives him decent prospects of reaching the frame.
Dr Waluigi (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, progress in 9th after 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, under pressure in 4th before last, stayed on to dispute 2nd run-in, 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Secrets Safe (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Like A Flash (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, 19th before 5th, no danger when slight mistake 2 out, 15th of 20, dist behind Turcagua (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Among The Stars (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, lost place and no extra when not fluent 2 out, 13th of 16, dist behind Yaha Fizz (11-0) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Diggin Deep (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th and pushed along briefly, 11th 2 out, soon ridden, some progress from last, kept on without threatening, 5th of 22, 6 3/4l behind Tethra (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Rapid Fritz (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 6th, 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, 2nd at last, stayed on well close home to press winner to line, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Tethra (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 7th, progress into 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 13th of 19, 15 3/4l behind Swift (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Be My Vinnie (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, 16th before 6 out, progress into mid-division from next, ridden in 5th before 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to 8th run-in, 8th of 18, 13l behind Barrys Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Mount Masada (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 22, 20 3/4l behind Tethra (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Western Goose (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 22, 15 1/2l behind Tethra (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Paleos Du Charmil (FR) 22-1 (10-7) Towards rear, in rear before 6 out, pushed along and progress into 11th after 3 out, no impression and kept on past beaten horses from before 2 out, 6th of 18, 12 1/2l behind Barrys Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Johns Choice (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up, slight mistake 6th, soon 11th, not fluent 3 out, closed to track leaders before straight until one pace 2 out, 5th of 14, 21 1/2l behind The Ballyboys (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Bective Cave (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage 5 out, headed after next, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 19, 14 1/4l behind Swift (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Cherryantor (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 15th halfway and reminders after 8th, no impression after 3 out and moderate 11th next, kept on one pace, tailed off, 8th of 17, dist behind Tomcoole Lad (9-13) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Country Capers (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 22, 20 1/2l behind Tethra (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Crack On Corrie (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 13, 16 3/4l behind Definite Ruby (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
The Pine Martin (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 5th, 5th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before next, 3rd of 9, 18 3/4l behind Peculiar Genius (10-3) at Tramore 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Rock On Barney (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Held up, 13th from 4th, 10th before straight, soon no impression, slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Dawerann (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
