rear of mid-division, pecked 2nd, 13th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear 5 out, behind and pulled up before 3 out
prominent, disputed 4th and led from 7th, slight mistake 9th, headed approaching straight and no impression in 5th 2 out, no extra
mid-division, 10th halfway, some progress approaching straight and 6th 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no extra 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, kept wide throughout, progress before 7th and 5th halfway, close up and mistake 3 out, pecked next and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 8th, 7th halfway, progress before 3 out, challenged and pecked 2 out, under pressure and kept on one pace run-in, no impression on winner close home
led, joined 4th, slight mistake and headed 7th, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th approaching last, no extra
tracked leaders on inner, slight mistake 6th and mistake 7th, 6th halfway, 7th and mistake 2 out, under pressure and kept on one pace to go 4th run-in
tracked leaders on outer, 2nd before 10th, led approaching straight, strongly pressed after 2 out, under pressure and kept on well run-in
always towards rear, 17th halfway, never a factor, no extra after 4 out and pulled up before next
towards rear on inner, 14th halfway, slight mistake 4 out and 11th approaching straight, no extra after 2 out, tailed off
towards rear, mistake 8th, 15th on outer halfway, some progress approaching straight and 9th 2 out, jumped right last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, slow and lost place 2nd, 8th halfway, slow 10th, no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off
mid-division on outer, 11th halfway, some progress approaching straight, 8th and slight mistake 3 out, no impression from next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, mistake 6th and dropped to rear, reminders and detached after 8th, pulled up after next
always towards rear, never a factor, 16th halfway, mistake 11th, no impression approaching straight, behind and refused last
mid-division, 12th halfway, no extra approaching straight, behind and pulled up before 2 out
No favourite has won this in nine years. Willie Mullins has won it four times in that period including last year when Djakadam beat My Murphy, who reappears on the same mark and will love the conditions. The champion trainer has four entries this time and the fact that Ruby Walsh is on board Ballycasey is significant though his mount hasn't run since May. Mouse Morris has a strong hand with Rule The World and Folsom Blue. The former is still a maiden over fences despite several very smart performances in top handicaps and Jack Kennedy's claim is a huge bonus while the latter still looks well treated despite a 5lb rise for his close third in the Paddy Power at Limerick. However, just in front of him that day was UCELLO CONTI, a regular winner in France and having just his second start for Gordon Elliott. It was a superb performance on ground he obviously loves and with more to come looks the one to be on. Elliott has three other entries and Mala Beach could prove best of them on his handicap debut. The Job Is Right ran well in the Paddy Power and had a run over timber subsequently so should be at his peak.
Boston Bob (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, mistake 1st, impeded 2nd, behind 5 out, tailed off, 13th of 22, dist behind Shanahan's Turn (10-10) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Ballycasey (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway into 9th 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 19, 14 1/4l behind Gallant Oscar (10-9) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp sft in May.
Rule The World 7-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to go 2nd after 2 out, pushed along and no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 4, 9l behind No More Heroes (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m (1) hvy in Dec.
Thunder And Roses (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Prominent, mistake 8th, blundered and lost place next, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, at Aintree 3m 2f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
Vics Canvas (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, challenged 17th, ridden 2 out, stayed on same pace from elbow, 5th of 17, 3 3/4l behind Highland Lodge (10-0) at Aintree 3m 2f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
Ucello Conti (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress into 7th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on to lead last, headed final 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 28, 1 1/2l behind Minella Foru (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hvy in Dec.
Mala Beach (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Pecked 1st, tracked leaders, 2nd before 3 out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd at the last, regained that position close home, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Royal Regatta (11-7) at Ascot 2m 5f (2) gs in Dec.
Buckers Bridge (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2 out, no impression and slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Fine Rightly (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
The Job Is Right 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 4 out, dropped to 5th when slight mistake 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Diamond King (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hvy in Jan.
My Murphy (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 3m hvy in Dec.
Suntiep (FR) 9-1 (11-6) Held up in last and behind, headway when hit 2 out, still only 8th last, soon switched left, ran on strongly, went 3rd towards finish, too much to do, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Midnight Prayer (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m lst (1) gs in Mar.
Letter Of Credit (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Held up in rear, 9th halfway, progress after 4 out and 3rd entering straight, no impression on winner after 2 out and went moderate 2nd last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Not For Burning (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Urano (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, 14th of 28, dist behind Minella Foru (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hvy in Dec.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear early, progress to chase leaders at 7th, 7th halfway, closer in 4th at 11th, ridden 3 out, disputed entering straight, headed last, under pressure in 5th run-in, drifted left and kept on closing stages to 3rd close home, 3rd of 28, 4 3/4l behind Minella Foru (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hvy in Dec.
Leavethelighton (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th from 7th, 5th and pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, moderate 3rd from last, kept on, 3rd of 11, 7 3/4l behind Pairofbrowneyes (10-6) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Unic De Bersy (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, disputed lead from 6th, bad mistake 12th, led from 5 out, went clear 2 out, ridden entering straight, strongly pressed approaching last, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Baie Des Iles (11-6) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Malt Gem (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th entering straight, no extra approaching last, 8th of 21, 26 1/4l behind Forever Gold (10-3) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
Nickname Exit (FR) 5-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, 3rd and kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 9 1/2l behind Not For Burning (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Bonny Kate (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Close up, led after 2nd, slight mistake 6th, went on from before 3 out, pushed along to assert from next, stayed on well run-in,, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov beating Marinero (11-12) by 6l, 18 ran.
Riverside City (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden into 10th 2 out, stayed on in 8th before last, left 5th last, kept on same pace run-in, no extra closing stages, 6th of 28, 7 1/2l behind Minella Foru (10-8) at Leopardstown 3m hvy in Dec.
Aurora Bell (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, disputed briefly 6th, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, challenged before 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, left 4th last, 4th of 12, 21 3/4l behind Riverside City (9-13) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Nov.
