mid-division, headway in 8th before 3 out, ridden into 5th entering straight, 3rd 2 out, 2nd after last, no impression winner, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden into moderate 6th entering straight, no impression leaders, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 11th before 3 out, no impression and weakened
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge 3 out, ridden to lead entering straight, headed before last where bad mistake, weakened run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd entering straight, challenged 2 out, pushed out to lead before last, kept on strongly, easily
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before next
chased leader, led 3rd, clear before 4th, reduced advantage after 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened and tailed off
led, headed 3rd, moderate 2nd before 4th, closed after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders early, weakened halfway, tailed off
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th before 3 out, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, 6th last, kept on run-in
mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division best, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
Luddenmore and Knight Eagle had a battle with eventual winner Plan A over this C&D last month when the trio were almost in line at the last. The former just has the edge on that run but Eoin Doyle's charge was having only his second start over timber and may have the most improvement in him. Speed Steed has shown ability but he was well beaten on the Flat by Walter De La Mare and the latter looks the type to do well over timber. Another likely to go well at the game is RIGIDITY, a winner on the level for Henry Cecil and sure to have been well schooled by Edward O'Grady. Entries in the Supreme Novices' and the Triumph Hurdle suggest he is well thought of and this could be the stepping stone to a successful career over hurdles.
Devils Bit (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, closed up 3 out, 3rd next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 11l behind Ainm Spartacus (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Essexbridge 3-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Urban Space (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f clm stks (6) sft in Oct (flat).
Knight Eagle (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, improved into 4th 4 out, challenged after 3 out, led after 2 out, headed last, no extra, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Plan A (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Knockgraffon Lad (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 15th of 17, 22l behind Breezed Well (8-2) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 47-75 gf in Jun (flat).
Launchpad 11-8fav (9-3) Tracked leader, left in lead over 4f out, ridden and under pressure over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, won at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Oct beating Gift Of Love (8-12) by 1l, 9 ran (flat).
Luddenmore (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In touch, 8th approaching halfway, headway 3 out, 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden to lead last, soon strongly pressed, headed 100 yards from finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Plan A (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Rigidity 5-1 (9-4) Raced center held up, ridden 3f out, not troubled leaders, 7th of 14, 6l behind Spoken (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep (flat).
Sacred Sovereign (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Towards rear, mistakes 1st and 2nd, soon detached, always behind, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Tillahow (10-10) at Punchestown 2m hdl Grd 3 hvy in Jan.
Scottish Boogie (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Towards rear, some progress into mid-division after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 16th of 20, well behind Plan A (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Speed Steed (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Settled 2nd, led from 4th, strongly pressed after 3 out, headed after 2 out, dropped to 4th under pressure approaching last, no extra, 4th of 13, 8l behind Louisville Lip (10-9) at Thurles 2m 4yo hdl sft in Jan.
Tara's Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, in touch until no impression approaching straight, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Waaheb (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo nhf sft in Jan.
The Seanachie (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 12l behind The Silver Crown (9-11) at Galway 1m hcp 50-85 3yo gf in Aug (flat).
Walden Prince (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some headway approaching straight, moderate 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 23l behind Toner D'Oudairies (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Dec.
Walter De La Mare (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Made all, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, kept on well under pressure straight, all out, won at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 60-90 in Sep beating Golden Nugget (8-4) by nk, 16 ran (flat).
Whitehead Lad (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no extra, 8th of 12, 14l behind Quarton (10-7) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Xtraxtra (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 14, 22l behind Luck Or Design (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn stks gd in Oct '09 (flat).
Blanket Signal (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always trailing, last of 13, 32l behind Indicative (9-0) at Listowel 7f 3yo mdn aut in Sep (flat).
Dibella (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up, some progress on outer 4f out, mid-division and no impression straight, 13th of 22, 6l behind Leah Claire (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 55-80 gf in Oct (flat).
Killura (USA) 25-1 (8-13) 98th of 18, 7l behind Best Dating (8-8) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 1m hcap gs in Jul (flat).
Princess Soricha (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Never a factor, 8th of 14, 45l behind Apache Drums (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Purple Land (USA) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 16, 49l behind Ainm Spartacus (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Madera Drawn (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 32l behind Quarton (10-7) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Louisiana Gift (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, went moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 14l behind Cuckoo Rock (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Oct (flat).
