tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, mid-division and pushed along at 4th, ridden and dropped to 11th at last (usual 2 out), no impression
always behind, hampered at 1st, took keen hold, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th at last (usual 2 out), soon no impression
tracked leader in 2nd throughout, ridden entering straight, pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on well close home
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th after 2 out, weakened
in rear, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd at last (usual 2 out), soon no impression
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, weakened
made all, ridden clear entering straight, reduced advantage inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division, 7th at last (usual 2 out), soon ridden, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, hampered at 1st, closer in mid-division and slight mistake 4th, moderate 6th and pushed along entering straight, kept on without threatening under hands and heels
rear of mid-division on outer, mistake at 1st, 13th at last (usual 2 out), bumped along entering straight, kept on under hand ride
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd and pushed along entering straight, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Dinny Lacey has performed with credit over 2m4f at Navan and will be suited by dropping back in trip. Joshua Webb was well supported at Navan though only got as far as the fifth but the vote goes to FAKIERA. Gordon Elliott's charge did well in bumpers but looks a certain winner over timber after chasing home the odds-on Entoucas at Naas with the remainder a long way behind. Jon Snow has been a bit unfortunate to come up against some smart prospects but that may be the case again here. Roseys Hollow has been purchased by J P McManus after comfortably landing a Cork bumper.
Alighted (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Came close with rival 1st, raced in 7th early, 4th from 6th, slight mistake 8th, no impression approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, one pace, 9th of 16, dist behind Sempo (11-12) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Attitash (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Foxy Jacks (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Demophon 100-1 (11-12) Waited with in rear, some headway but no impression from before straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 10th of 20, 37l behind Port Stanley (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Dinny Lacey (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th from 4th, a little keen, on terms 6th, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, headed before 2 out, no extra and slightly impeded between last 2, 4th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Run Wild Fred (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Fakiera (FR) 7-2 (11-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer 4 out and left 2nd after next, pushed along and no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 25, 5l behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Gendarme (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Waited with, slight mistake 1st, 15th after 3rd, no impression from 5th, 13th of 18, dist behind Whatsnotoknow (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Go Fox 50-1 (11-11) Slightly impeded 1st, soon chased leaders, 7th after 3rd where slight mistake, no impression approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, one pace, 7th of 18, 33l behind Whatsnotoknow (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Guanabara Bay (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 21 3/4l behind Grace To Grace (9-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Ilikehim (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride and reminders early, in rear, went 11th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 8th of 23, 7 1/2l behind Sea Ducor (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Jack Hackett (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Disputed early, headed 2nd and chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Cocohulababy (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Jessica's Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 8th after 3rd, bad mistake 5th, no extra and one pace from 3 out, 9th of 23, 34 3/4l behind Captain Guinness (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Jon Snow (FR) Evensfav (11-10) Led, joined after 3rd, soon headed, on terms 3 out, soon headed again, challenged 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 25, 2l behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Joshua Webb (IRE) 15-8 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 5th where bad mistake and unseated rider, at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Red Striker (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, 12th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, never a factor, 12th of 25, dist behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Shackleton Island (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, took keen hold, 5th approaching halfway, jumped left 6th, no extra approaching straight, 17th of 21, dist behind Jungle Junction (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Shanroe 100-1 (11-2) Raced in 3rd early, 5th after 3rd, dropped to last after 5th, slight mistake next and pushed along, one pace, last of 6, 34 3/4l behind Andy Dufresne (11-2) at Punchestown 2m (1) sft in Jan.
Whirling Dervish 25-1 (11-11) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, no impression and kept on without threatening straight, 9th of 21, dist behind Jungle Junction (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Darrens Diamond (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Waited with, soon towards rear, reminder after 3rd, some headway when slight mistake 3 out and no impression, one pace, 8th of 13, 31 3/4l behind Echo Park (11-2) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Roseys Hollow (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Held up early, improved to chase leaders after 6f, 5th halfway, challenged 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 2m sft in Mar beating Miss Cedille (11-9) by 3 3/4l, 15 ran.
Some Can Sing (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 6th after 6th, progress to 4th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 17, dist behind Eleazar Des Neiges (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Valentina Lady (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Soon raced in 4th, slight mistake 6th, no impression and one pace from before 2 out, 3rd of 15, 22 1/2l behind Colreevy (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Kargs Post (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Waited with, soon towards rear, a little slow at 3rd, never a factor, not fluent 2 out, 18th of 21, dist behind Jungle Junction (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Exultation (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Waited with, 12th approaching 3rd, no extra from before final hurdle, 13th of 18, dist behind Mt Leinster (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
