mid-division, closer in 7th before 3 out, progress to challenge 2 out, ridden to dispute before last, 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on run-in, 2nd and pressed winner close home
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from before last
chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 4th
mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra before last
led, slight mistake 6th, pressed 3 out, ridden and kept on under pressure 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace
always behind, slight mistake 7th, trailing from 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened entering straight
held up towards rear, ridden before straight, stayed on into 6th before last, 4th and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace
mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression in 7th before last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, close up in 4th 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, challenged 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress entering straight, 8th 2 out, ridden to dispute before last, 2nd and mistake last, kept on run-in, 3rd and pressed front pair close home
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to challenge and mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from before last
chased leaders early, slight mistake 1st, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out
mid-division, progress into 6th before 3 out, not clear run before 2 out and soon ridden, no impression in 9th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out
chased leader, 3rd halfway, challenged and slight mistake 3 out, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to dispute before last, led last, kept on well run-in, all out close home
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
BALLYADAM APPROACH was in superb form over fences at the end of the last campaign and hasn't had much racing for his age. It's a long time since he ran over hurdles but can run from his old mark here, which is 21lb below his chase rating, and can take advantage. Having won the lucrative Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown last Christmas, Living Next Door is another attempting to score off a much lower hurdles mark. He's a massive 35lb lower and has an obvious chance though he hasn't been seen subsequently and has other targets over the bigger obstacles. Cest Notre Gris has never won over timber but shouldn't be long in doing so judged on his latest run behind Colla Pier at Punchestown when he had Harvey Logan a long way behind though the latter was having his first start for almost a year. Beckwith Star was in excellent form in mid-summer and could be a threat if the ground doesn't get too testing and Lisclogher Lad, a good third at Punchestown on his return, is another to consider.
Harvey Logan (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 8th halfway, progress to 6th 3 out where not fluent, dropped to 10th 2 out, no extra, 11th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Colla Pier (9-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Beckwith Star (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Slightly impeded start, towards rear, closer order approaching straight, one pace after 3 out, 8th of 19, 21 3/4l behind Ancient Sands (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Definite Soldier (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Led to 4 out, weakened from 2 out, 14th of 24, dist behind Unowhatimeanharry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Living Next Door (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, progess into 10th after 4 out, travelled well in 6th entering straight, closed in 4th last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp hvy in Dec beating Foxrock (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 26 ran.
Ballyadam Approach (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Disputed early, chased leader from 2nd, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon led, asserted before last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Baby Mix (10-6) by 7 1/2l, 18 ran.
Lisclogher Lad (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Led, ran off bend before 6th, pushed along and headed after 2 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Steel Wave (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
See Double You (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 14th 4 out, moderate 13th 2 out, never a factor, 13th of 15, dist behind Black Spot On (11-8) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Urtheoneiwant (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Slightly impeded start, mid-division, closer order approaching straight, no impression from after 3 out, 13th of 19, 34l behind Ancient Sands (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Acapulco Gold (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Slightly impeded start, in rear, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, 17th of 19, dist behind Ancient Sands (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
College Boy (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 10th halfway, 9th 2 out, ridden in 10th before last, no impression, 9th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Colla Pier (9-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Coolaghknock Glebe (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 6th before straight, soon pushed along, no impression from after 2 out, one pace, 7th of 10, 14 1/4l behind All You Need (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Smoking Big Cigars 16-1 (11-7) In rear, headway entering straight, went moderate 13th 2 out, soon pushed along, kept on without threatening from last, 9th of 21, 16 1/2l behind Bog War (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Wilcos Mo Chara (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, soon lost place, in rear when mistake 4th, well behind 6th, pulled up before 3 out, at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Vote Of Confidence (USA) 11-1 (11-10) Prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 5th, not much room briefly and pushed along 6th, under pressure again from 3 out, lost place approaching straight, soon towards rear and no extra, eased run-in, 13th of 14, 35 1/2l behind Wild Fern (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Sunrae Shadow 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 5th when not fluent 2 out, no impression, 5th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Open Eagle (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Theturnofthesun (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 6th early, kept on same pace from 2 out, no impression and slight mistake last, 8th of 20, 15 1/2l behind Beckwith Star (11-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Who's That (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up, in rear from 3rd, dropped behind 5th,, last of 22, dist behind Phil The Flyer (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Nobody Home (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, a little keen, on terms 5th, led from 6th, headed 2 out, 4th before straight, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Tully East (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Golden Gun (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division on outer, progress 4 out, went 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th next, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Mells Theater (11-4) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn sft in May.
Orpheus Valley (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before straight, no impression in 4th 3 out, no extra next, 8th of 12, 27l behind Kilford (10-6) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp Yielding in May.
De Benno (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from before 2 out, 8th of 16, 35 1/4l behind Mount Masada (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Staten Island (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, weakened 4 out, 11th of 15, dist behind Louise Royale (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Thatshowhedidit (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up, 6th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, no extra in 4th before straight, weakened, 7th of 8, 17 3/4l behind Kylecrue (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Little Haarth (IRE) 7-1fav (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 7th after 3rd, driven in 8th after 2 out, 7th at last, no impression leaders, kept on run-in to 6th, no threat, 6th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Steel Wave (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Cest Notre Gris (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Ran 4th, 5th 2 out, soon ridden, 7th at last, kept on run-in to 5th, no threat, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Colla Pier (9-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Papa's Way (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Up For Review (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Ryback Jack (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th halfway, progress after 3 out and close 3rd next, ridden and no impression in 4th before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Oscar Sam (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
