tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead after 4 out, ridden along after 2 out, pressed when mistake last, kept on under pressure run-in
tracked leaders when blundered 8th and lost place, no threat from 3 out
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, kept on one pace from 2 out without troubling leaders
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 5th halfway, driven along in 3rd after 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in without reaching winner
mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace
led, headed after 4 out, no extra from 2 out, weakened
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th after 2 out, not clear run on inner run-in, kept on
rear of mid-division, some headway in 6th approaching 3 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, nearest at finish
chased leaders when fell 5th
always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 out and challenged when mistake last, kept on under pressure run-in
The progressive hurdler Audrelles Lad would be making his debut over fences if getting a run from his reserve spot and would have to be taken into consideration. SICILIAN SECRET started favourite at Galway but found 2m1f much too short. Willie Mullins' charge has come late to fences but this track and trip should bring out the best in him and he gets the nod over El Fontan, whose best run came on much faster ground than he'll encounter here. Jack Cool finished in front of the selection at Galway but the longer trip is more in favour of the Mullins' entry while Mickelson hasn't looked a natural jumper of fences in his two starts since scoring over hurdles at Ballinrobe.
Cloone Rocket (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Soon chased leaders in 6th, no extra approaching 3 out, 12th of 14, well behind Alderwood (11-5) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Aug '11.
Curragh Golan (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 46l behind Raise The Goblet (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs hvy in Jul.
El Fontan (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Settled in mid-division, headway into 3rd approaching 4 out, no impression on clear leader approaching straight and dropped to moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Beau Michael (10-13) at Naas 2m 3f hdl.
Garryowen Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 8th of 13, 46l behind Bondage (11-5) at Sligo 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) gd in Jul.
Griesenau (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Raz De Maree (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f beg chase sft in Jul.
Jack Cool (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Tabhachtach (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs sft.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra early straight, beaten when hampered 2 out, 7th of 8, 37l behind Sweet My Lord (11-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl in Nov.
Mickelson (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Attempted to make all, headed and ridden 3 out, dropped to 3rd at next, kept on one paced in moderate 3rd, 3rd of 14, 25l behind Chase The Favorite (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase in Jul.
On My Own (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 2nd, ridden when mistake 2 out, no impression in 4th when blundered last, 4th of 8, 11l behind Pires (11-12) at Cork 2m beg chs gd in Apr.
Sicilian Secret (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th after last, no impression entering straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 8l behind Tabhachtach (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs sft.
Brega Queen (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, struggling from early, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Baresi (11-1) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May, 22 ran.
Carrig Cottage (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders 4 out, went in pursuit of winner and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 9l behind Annie Other (11-7) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chs gf in Jul.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one paced, 5th of 17, well behind Get In There (9-11) at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd.
Prince Rudi (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, ridden into 6th before straight, soon no impression and kept on without threatening, 4th of 11, 9l behind St Devote (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chase gd in Jun '11.
Audrelles Lad (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, mistake 5 out, ridden 2 out and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 16l behind Tugboat (11-0) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl sft.
Aces And Kings (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Towards rear early, progress from 5th, in front from 9th, clear with winner when fell 5 out, in a race won by Sin Palo (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase sft in Jun, 14 ran.
Happy New Year (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Dropped to rear and slow jump 5th, never a factor, pulled up before 7 out, in a race won by Devil's Elbow (11-0) at Limerick 3m chs in Jul, 11 ran.
