always behind, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 14th 3 out, no impression from next
mid-division on inner, hampered 4 out, 8th 3 out, headway after next, went 3rd entering straight, soon ridden in 2nd, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, 9th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden from next, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened, pulled up before 4 out
pushed along early and raced prominently, ridden in 3rd 3 out, weakened from next
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
in rear, some progress after 3 out, kept on without threatening straight, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, 5th and briefly pushed along 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 3rd before last, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, slightly hampered 4 out, headway 2 out, ridden in moderate 5th before last, no extra
in rear, reminder 3rd, under pressure in rear when badly hampered 4 out and unseated rider
mid-division, closer in 7th 3 out, ridden from next, moderate 4th at last, no extra
made all, travelling well 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
always towards rear, under pressure 5th, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division on outer, 15th and slight mistake 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division on inner, dropped to rear at 7th, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out
in rear, pushed along briefly at 5th, slightly hampered 4 out, no impression from 2 out, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, slightly hampered 4 out, 10th next, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division on inner, pushed along 2 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, fell 4 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake and ridden 4 out, weakened
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Only two have won over the course and distance with Treacysenniscorthy completing a ha-trick in a Pertemps Qualifier in December when she had Tout Est Mermis 4 lengths behind. The latter has a decent weight pull but there's no sign of the winner slowing down so she can confirm the form. MOROSINI (NAP) has been gradually improving and looked well worth a shot at this trip when scoring easily over 2m4f at Cork so he's handed the vote to defy a 9lb rise. Jessica Harrington has put up 7lb claimer Simon Torrens to reduce his burden with regular pilot Mark Walsh on board Gran Geste, who needs to improve. Barry Geraghty is on board Gardens of Babylon for J P McManus and his mount makes his handicap debut after finishing runner-up in two Grade 3's. The selection's stable companion Silver Sheen is on a four-timer after proving his stamina over 3m1f at Warwick where he led on the line.
Jury Duty (IRE) 18-5 (11-2) Lacked rally, 4th of 12, 33 3/4l behind Brain Power (11-2) at Far Hills 2m 5f gd in Oct.
Sayo 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders early until mistake at 1st and dropped to last, went moderate 6th 3 out, ridden in moderate 4th and left 3rd next, moderate 4th before last, 3rd after last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Burrows Saint (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Dec.
The Jam Man (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) In touch in mid-division, ridden and effort 2 out, not much room before hampered last, stayed on same pace flat, 4th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Skandiburg (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, 22nd before 8th, no extra approaching straight and pulled up 2 out, at Navan 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Gardens of Babylon (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, improved to 2nd at 6th, travelled well to lead before 2 out where strongly pressed, ridden and headed before last, led run-in, kept on, headed closing stages, not match winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Soviet Pimpernel (10-13) at Limerick 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Morosini (FR) 9-4fav (10-11) Tracked leader, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd halfway, not fluent 7th, headway to lead 3 out, ridden and drew 3 lengths clear before last, kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan beating Hareth (10-1) by 6l, 10 ran.
Take Revenge (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 5 out where slow, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Naas 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cuneo (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division early, 11th from 5th, slight mistake 7th and soon reminder and lost position, no danger after, 23rd of 25, dist behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Gran Geste (FR) 4-1 (10-5) Mid-division early, 9th from 7th, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching front pair from between last 2, 3rd of 16, 5 1/2l behind The Jam Man (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Great White Shark (FR) 20-1 (10-13) A little keen, waited with, 16th from 5th, slight mistakes 7th and 3 out, no extra from before 2 out, 15th of 25, 35 3/4l behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Quartz Du Rheu (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Soon raced in 6th, closed up behind horses and slight mistake 3 out, travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon effort between horses, switched left approaching 2 out, kept on without matching principals run-in, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Fury Road (11-6) at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec.
Column Of Fire (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge after 3 out, led approaching next, asserted before last, easily, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Bois De Clamart (11-12) by 13l, 18 ran.
Thermistocles (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Waited with, soon towards rear, 21st from 5th, some headway into moderate 10th before 2 out, soon weakened, 21st of 25, dist behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
High Sparrow (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) A little keen, tracked leaders, 6th from 5th, impeded into straight, soon switched left, slight mistake last and one pace, 5th of 25, 4 1/2l behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Swordsman (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) In rear, 6th after 4th, weakened and detached before 4 out, almost refused 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 2m 7f (1) sft in Nov.
Tout Est Permis (FR) 7-2fav (10-6) Mid-division early, 13th from 5th, headway and slight mistake 3 out, soon effort, slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 25, 4l behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Treacysenniscorthy (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Made all, went on and slight mistake last, kept on well run-in, reduced lead but always holding on at the finish, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec beating Ronald Pump (11-10) by 1l, 25 ran.
Court Maid (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, progress into 9th before straight, ridden 3 out, stayed on into 6th 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd when slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 19 1/4l behind Kilfenora (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Stacks Mountain 33-1 (10-2) Always prominent, effort from before 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 25, 3 1/2l behind Treacysenniscorthy (9-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Defy De Mee (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, jumped big 1st and 2nd, 17th from 5th, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Peaches And Cream (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, improved to lead halfway, strongly pressed 3 out, soon joined, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, last of 5, 12 3/4l behind Floueur (11-12) at Navan 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Zola (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Waited with in rear, not go with leaders approaching straight, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 32 3/4l behind Fury Road (11-6) at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec.
Braeside (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, slight mistake 5th, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge 2 out and pushed along to lead before last, kept on well to draw clear run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan beating Eden Flight (11-12) by 6l, 9 ran.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 14th from 9th, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening from after next, 6th of 16, 28 1/2l behind Cabaret Queen (9-12) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
You Can Call Me Al (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, took keen hold, mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, 2nd 5 out, disputed entering straight, slight mistake 2 out and soon no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind Jason The Militant (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Oscar Knight (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Prominent, bad mistake at 1st, pushed along 6th, soon lost position, weakened from 3 out, 10th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Mister Eddman (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Guard Of Honour (IRE) 5-1 (10-3) Mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, 7th and no impression when mistake 2 out, no extra, 7th of 10, dist behind Morosini (10-11) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Cabaret Queen 14-1 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, closer behind leaders 11th, disputed 13th, hampered by loose horse before 4 out, still close up when fell 4 out, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Silver Sheen 7-1 (10-4) Prominent, led 4th, headed before 3 out, edged left after 2 out, went 2nd when dived at last and pecked, edged left flat, stayed on, led close home, won at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jan beating Doc Penfro (10-3) by nk, 14 ran.
Alohamora (IRE) 8-11fav (11-0) Mostly tracked leader, led 12th, joined 4 out, shaken up and went 2nd lengths clear when fell last, at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Impatient Partner (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-6) Towards rear, progress 3 out, pushed along in 5th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 10, 12l behind Rebel Early (10-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
