tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching straight, no extra and dropped to moderate 6th 2 out
never a factor, trailing when mistake 6th, pulled up before 5 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden along and closer 3 out, soon no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway approaching straight, went 2nd after 3 out but soon no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
led, strongly pressed and joined approaching straight, headed 3 out and soon dropped to 5th, no extra
towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 4th
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer entering straight, no impression on easy winner in 3rd 2 out,
mid-division, never a factor, ridden after 4 out and moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge travelling best approaching straight, led 3 out and soon asserted, kept on well, easily
never a factor, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no threat and weakened after 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear, mistakes 5th and 6th, moderate 8th when mistake 2 out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before next
High-class hurdler OSCAR DAN DAN has come late to chasing and took a couple of races to warm to the task. He jumped well enough to score at Navan last month and, though facing a stiffer task on his handicap debut, he's 20lb lower than his hurdles mark and should take this. Uncle Tom Cobley has been running well but had little to spare over today's rival Arkendale when they occupied the places behind Senior Again at Leopardstown. Arkendale had finished a long way behind Jack Absolute and Last Time D'Albain at Cork earlier and the winner can prove a threat as he didn't show his true form here three weeks ago. The consistent Kilflora hasn't run since July and could need the outing.
Uncle Tom Cobley (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute 3 out, led entering straight and soon ridden, strongly pressed last and headed early run-in, soon dropped to 3rd, rallied closing stages without reaching winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Senior Again (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Jan.
Oscar Dan Dan (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Towards rear on outer, progress from 4 out, pushed along in moderate 6th 3 out, closed on leaders and close 5th at last, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, cosily, won at Navan 2m 1f beg chase in Jan beating Ross Na Righ (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Last Time D'albain (FR) 18-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway in 11th 2 out, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression last, kept on one pace, 7th of 22, 14l behind Seabass (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Ext hcp ch in Jan.
Peak Raider (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 13th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 9th of 30, 11l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
The Sneezer (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Prominent, 2nd 3 out, lost place approaching next, soon no extra, 7th of 15, 40l behind Jack Absolute (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Jan.
Kilflora 10-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slow jump 2nd, 4th before straight, no impression when left 2nd and hampered 2 out, bad mistake and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 9, 14l behind Slieveardagh (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd in Jul.
Rubert (IRE) 17-2 (11-8) Prominent, left in lead from 5 out, headed straight, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Jack Absolute (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
Arkendale (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th entering straight, headway to challenge last and led briefly early run-in, soon headed under pressure and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Senior Again (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Jan.
Jack Absolute (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Soon struggling, pulled up before 6th, in a race won by Gentle Alice (11-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp chs 0-123 sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Will Jamie Run (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Prominent, 3rd 5 out, no extra approaching straight, 6th of 12, 46l behind The Bosses Nephew (10-10) at Limerick 2m 6f Handicap Chase (0-123) (9yo+) hvy in Dec.
Selskar (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Waited with towards rear, a couple of slightly slow jumps, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out, last of 10, 20l behind Pass The Hat (11-3) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
Parnell Street (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 16, 40l behind Profit Margin (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f cnd hcp chs (0-109) in Jan.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders until closed from before 5 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace approaching last, 4th of 13, 12l behind Lead Kindly Light (11-0) at Naas 2m hcp chs 0-109 in Jan.
