mid-division, slightly hampered at 4th, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression
slowly into stride and off pace in last early, headway after 3 out, ridden in 11th 2 out, went 3rd at last, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
tracked leaders, hampered 4th, pushed along briefly at next, headway into 2nd entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, fell at 4th
led, headed 5th, soon ridden, weakened straight
prominent, ridden entering straight, 4th and mistake 2 out, weakened
in rear, progress on inner after 3 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden clear after 2 out, strongly pressed at last, headed and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression
towards rear, moderate 15th 3 out, soon ridden, 12th next, good headway into 2nd at last, led inside final furlong, stayed on and reduced advantage close home
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along early and ran in snatches, bumped and mistake 3 out, soon ridden, 13th 2 out, progress into 6th at last, no impression
prominent, led from 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, jumped left 3 out, soon ridden, went 5th 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 6th 2 out, no impression
always behind, under pressure early, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, hampered 4th, ridden 6th, weakened
mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
BROSNA ROCCO had been building up to another success before taking advantage of heavy going at Punchestown. His rider couldn't claim that day but gets 7lb here so he's effectively 1lb better in. Kashi hasn't won yet but couldn't have gone any closer at Fairyhouse and appears to be still on the upgrade. Coole Arcade has some strong form though this looks on the short side unless the ground comes up heavy, a remark that also applies to Shantou Sisu. Saga Aravis made all for a comfortable victory at Naas. He's 8lb higher but Rob James claims 7lb back though the form hasn't worked out. Fox Le Bel started favourite for that latter event but was beaten a long way and is still a maiden after 16 starts.
Westy Fox (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Now Where Or When (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
The Toothpicker (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden in 10th 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 5th of 21, 23l behind Supreme Jet (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Brosna Rocco (IRE) 9-2 (11-13) Chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, under pressure in 2nd entering straight, stayed on to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Dec beating Courting Vickie (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 21 ran.
Kashi (FR) 2-1fav (10-6) Rear of mid-division, good headway into 3rd 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, not fluent at last, narrowly headed inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 13, shd behind Djasek (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Windsor Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Led and clear, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 6th of 9, 35 1/2l behind Allegorie De Vassy (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 3f Yielding in Jan.
Coole Arcade (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway into 4th 5 out, pushed along and went 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 13, 14 3/4l behind Mrs Watson (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Berliet Express (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division for most, ridden and no extra 2f out, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Angel In The Sky (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Hollywood West (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, in touch in 7th when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Saga Aravis (FR) 15-2 (11-11) Made all, 4 lengths clear halfway, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along before last where slight mistake, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Dec beating Mahler Storm (11-8) by 5l, 24 ran.
Shantou Sisu (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, closer entering straight and 3rd 2 out, pushed along and no impression before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 13, 10 1/2l behind Sienne D'or (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Uncle Gerhard (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden in 8th entering straight, stayed on to dispute on inner before 2 out, headed after 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 15, 21 1/2l behind Ben Thomson (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Daddy Curtuis (IRE) 33-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd 4 out, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 6th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Missiee (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
Fox Le Bel (FR) 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out and soon pushed along, no threat in straight and eased, 9th of 12, 34 1/2l behind Bitview Colin (10-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Muntahez (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Waited with in mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 10th of 17, 21 3/4l behind Slieve Bearnagh (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Aqua Court (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, slight mistake next, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, dist behind Hamundarson (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Feathered Gold (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 3rd before next, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th after last, 4th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Bridge Street (12-0) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
One Horse Army (IRE) 250-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, towards rear before halfway, no extra and detached before 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 21st of 23, dist behind Hawai Game (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Extreme Cacao (FR) 22-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 13th 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Baile Mhuirne (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th 3 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in moderate 5th when not fluent 2 out, went moderate 3rd run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 15 1/2l behind Bridge Street (12-0) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Ventnor (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) In rear, modest progress after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Grand Revival (USA) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 9th after 3rd, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 15, 28 3/4l behind Doctor Churchill (11-2) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Gallant Geronimo (FR) 125-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden into 6th entering straight, no extra 3 out, 9th of 15, dist behind Gerri Colombe (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Thefaithfulindian (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Held up, progress into 6th 4 out, slight mistake 3 out and ridden, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 36 1/4l behind Two Shoe Tom (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
