towards rear, no impression 3 out and 10th approaching straight, some headway on outer to go moderate 7th before last, kept on one pace, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 5th, pushed along and headway early straight, progress between horses into 2nd before last where jumped right, ridden and kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, 3rd when slight mistake last, ridden and no impression run-in
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, moderate 6th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pecked slightly 4th and towards rear halfway, no threat after 3 out, no extra
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, ran freely and headway into mid-division halfway, 7th after 2 out and no extra in straight
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer before 2 out, pushed along and short of room early straight, soon dropped to 4th and no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, stumbled badly after 5th and unseated rider
rear of mid-division early, ran freely and headway into 5th halfway, not fluent 2 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 7th halfway, went 5th 2 out and pushed along in straight, not fluent last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd closing stages
rear of mid-division, slow 4th and dropped towards rear, 9th and pushed along after 2 out, no extra in straight
made all, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage before 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in
NonRunner
Willie Mullins has won both previous renewals and HORANTZAU D'AIRY is likely to be at short odds to make it three. A winning bumper in France, he finished second on his debut here then found Firm Footings just too quick at Navan after a moderate round of jumping. Walhaan was five lengths behind in the latter event but the winner's yard is represented by I Am Fortunata. A winning bumper, he was clear when running out at the fifth at Punchestown last month so has questions to answer. Quirke's Gate ran well in a 2m4f maiden on the latter track in what looked a strong event.
Derry Lad (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 14th halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression, 10th of 16, dist behind Viva Devito (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Fowler For Four (IRE) 300-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 17th of 21, 37 1/4l behind Bialystok (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Horantzau D'airy (FR) 4-5fav (11-12) Disputed lead, took keen hold early, headed 3rd, dropped to 4th briefly at 6th, headway into 2nd travelling well 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly on outer 2 out, soon ridden, narrow lead at last, headed after last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
I Am Fortunata (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Led, 5 lengths clear when veered sharply left and ran out after 5th, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Johnny Cigar (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th entering straight, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Firefox (12-0) at Navan 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Lucky Policy (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 35l behind Ho My Lord (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Manwal (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Towards rear, saddle slipped forwards after 1f, continued in rear but virtually pulled up throughout, last of 13, 30 1/2l behind Higher Kingdom (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Quirke's Gate 9-4 (11-12) In touch, 7th before 4 out, 6th before 3 out, headway 3 out where not fluent in 5th, no impression in 4th before last, one paced, 4th of 22, 17l behind Senior Chief (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Rightfolksplease (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) In rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Sandyman 200-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 21, 23 3/4l behind Bialystok (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Star Harbour (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, dropped to 9th and pushed along 2 out, no impression straight, 8th of 22, 29 1/4l behind Tactical Move (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Tiz All Hush Hush (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no danger 6f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Lucky Lyreen (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Walhaan (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 4th close home, 4th of 16, 6l behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
An Forghas (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, mistakes 4th and 6th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 5th when fell last, at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Dixon Line 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, reminders 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 11th before next, kept on one pace without threatening, 7th of 16, 34l behind Shean Glory (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.
