settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer behind leader after 5 out, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd, no impression on leaders
chased leader, 2nd halfway, lost place 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer behind leader after 5 out, 3rd 2 out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and pressed last, headed run-in, no extra in 2nd closing stages
mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, 3rd when fell 5 out
held up in mid-division, closed up behind leader 4 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages
chased leaders, pecked slightly 4th, mistake 6th, 6th halfway, bad mistake 5 out and soon pulled up
led, ridden and headed entering straight, close 3rd last, no extra run-in and kept on one pace
held up rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out
chased leaders, pecked slightly 4th, mistake 6th, 6th halfway, bad mistake 5 out and soon pulled up
held up in mid-division, closer and chased leaders 4 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
held up towards rear, progress to chase leaders 4 out, 5th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression before last
towards rear, trailing from 7th, ridden 4 out, closer 2 out, kept on one pace in 7th before last, kept on same pace run-in
The winning point-to-pointer and hunter chaser James was due to run at Navan yesterday. Paper Lantern and Tulpar battled out a finish at Fairyhouse a month ago with the former just prevailing. The runner-up is 2lb better off and can turn the tables though without troubling MR GOODENOUGH. The latter won this in great style a year again when Tulpar could only finish fourth. He bounced back after a very long break to finish a close third behind The Gatechecker at Naas in January and the winner is expected to go well in the previous race. Rachael Blackmore was on board for last year's success but takes the ride on Ballycahane here and though her mount was only just behind the selection at Naas he had a fitness advantage. The latter's yard is also represented by Skellig Rocks, who ran his best race to date over fences here in December.
Skellig Rocks (FR) 14-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Courtncatcher (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Mr Goodenough (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 5th, lost place before 3 out, progress again to be prominent from before last, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind The Gatechecker (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Tulpar (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Mistake 1st, soon close up and disputed lead, led before 5 out, went on before 3 out, soon reduced lead, 2nd of 12, nk behind Paper Lantern (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Ballycahane (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Prominent, 2nd from 5th, not fluent 8th, kept on without matching principals from last, 4th of 9, 3 3/4l behind The Gatechecker (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Paper Lantern (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Impeded 1st, raced in 7th early, 5th from 9th, slight mistake 11th, pushed along 12th, chased leaders but no impression approaching 2 out where mistake, kept on same pace, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 14, 19l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (10-6) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Off The Charts (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Not fluent 1st, 6th from 4th, moderate 7th before 4 out where impeded, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no extra, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Arthamint 16-1 (10-12) Chased leaders before improving to lead after 5th, dropped to 2nd from 6 out, pushed along after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Do Be Doin' (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th after 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, under pressure in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 12 3/4l behind For Sinead (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next where jumped right, weakened, 7th of 12, dist behind Mick The Jiver (10-10) at Naas 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Moss Grove (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 7th, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Boss Croaker (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Prominent, fell 1st, at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Minmore Oscar (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mistake 1st and badly hampered, raced in 9th early, 8th from 9th, soon progress, 4th 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out where slight mistake, kept on same pace, just held for 3rd, 4th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (10-6) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Shuil Teacht Aniar (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Soon disputed lead, slight mistake 3rd, mistake 12th and soon headed, slightly slow 3 out, no extra approaching next, 5th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (10-6) at Thurles 3m hcp sft in Feb.
James (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 5 out, ridden and went 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 15l behind Holeinthewall Bar (11-8) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Jan.
