tracked leaders, close 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, disputed 2nd at last, no impression on winner in 2nd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd at line
tracked leaders, dropped to 5th 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, 4th and slight mistake at last, stayed on well run-in, went 2nd at line but not trouble winner
led, took keen hold, joined after 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, disputed 2nd at last, 3rd after last, kept on one pace, 4th close home
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, mistake 4 out, headway to dispute lead travelling well after 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on strongly run-in
tracked leaders in 5th, not fluent 1st and mistake 2nd, mistake 6th, pushed along in 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
in rear, jumped right at 4th, off pace when unseated rider next
tracked leaders early, dropped to 6th at 4th, slight mistake next, ridden and weakened from 3 out
held up in rear, off pace in last at 4th, pushed along in moderate 7th 3 out, no impression
Five from the Willie Mullins camp here with Paul Townend on board APPRECIATE IT. A top class bumper and triple Grade 1 winner in novice company over timber, he's been unchallenged in minor events over fences at Punchestown and Naas and can pass his biggest test to date. Dysart Dynamo went into last year's Supreme as joint-favourite with Constitution Hill but fell three out when going well. He had little to do to land a beginners' chase here in December and looks a high-class recruit. The remaining Mullins trio have all shown great potential, especially El Fabiolo who was only beaten a neck by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novices' hurdle at Aintree and was an impressive chasing debut winner at Fairyhouse. Banbridge, an easy winner from subsequent Grade 2 winner Tommy's Oscar at Cheltenham, needs to bounce back from a moderate run in the Drinmore.
Appreciate It (IRE) 1-9fav (11-8) Made all, jumped slightly left at 1st and 2nd, left with increased advantage after 4th, not fluent 4 out, travelled well and clear 2 out, kept on well run-in, very easily, won at Naas 2m sft in Jan beating Gaelic Arc (11-2) by 21l, 5 ran.
Banbridge (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Mid-division, progress after 2nd, 3rd after 6th, 2nd after 10th, 3rd 3 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 10, 18 1/2l behind Mighty Potter (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 2-5fav (11-12) Soon led, clear after 2nd and 15 lengths lead halfway, travelled well and extended advantage before 3 out, kept on well, very easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 1f Yielding in Dec beating Irascible (11-12) by 28l, 4 ran.
El Fabiolo (FR) 1-5fav (11-12) Made all, clear after 2nd, mistake 4th, 6 lengths lead halfway, travelled well entering straight and slight mistake 2 out, kept on well run-in, very easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec beating Colonel Mustard (11-12) by 19l, 5 ran.
Flame Bearer (IRE) 2-5fav (11-12) Made all, increased advantage at 2nd, clear at 3rd where not fluent, jumped slightly left 2 out, mistake last, unchallenged, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Francin (11-12) by dist, 5 ran.
Saint Roi (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, slight mistake 1st, travelled well in 4th entering straight, ridden to press leaders before last, disputed last, led run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Leopardstown 2m 1f (1) Yielding in Dec beating Visionarian (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Visionarian (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and pressed entering straight, joined last, headed run-in, kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Saint Roi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f (1) Yielding in Dec.
Fil Dor (FR) 8-11fav (11-6) Held up in 4th early, tracked leader from 4th, bad mistake 3 out, soon dropped to 4th, 3rd 2 out, ridden to press leader entering straight, disputed last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 9 3/4l behind Saint Roi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f (1) Yielding in Dec.
