held up in 6th, ridden in last 2 out, no impression straight
held up in rear, not fluent at times, 6th 2 out, closed on outer entering straight, went 2nd before last, led on bridle inside final furlong, kept on well, not extended, impressive
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, led before last, headed inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner
led, headed 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, close 3rd next, narrowly led briefly entering straight, headed and no extra in 3rd before last
tracked leaders, led 4 out, joined 2 out, soon ridden, headed entering straight, no extra when slight mistake last
tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra in 4th straight
Fionnegas should appreciate stepping up two furlongs from his defeat at Leopardstown, but should not beat the mighty DUNGUIB, who should be able to keep his Cheltenham preparations on track by taking this. The gritty Saludos and the progressive Whodoyouthink could give him the most cause for concern. (Jack Grummitt)
Alice Bradys Call (USA) 4-7fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway in 8th 4 out, 6th 3 out, improved to 2nd when mistake 2 out, ridden and no impression leader before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 6l behind King Of Ardcarne (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Dec.
Dunguib (IRE) 3-10fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 5 out, improved to lead before 2 out, clear before last, shaken up run-in, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl G1 hvy in Dec beating Some Present (11-10) by 7l, 6 ran.
Fionnegas (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Soon tracked leaders, bad mistake 2nd, ridden in moderate 4th before straight, tended to hang in behind 1st 2 from over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside last, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Hollo Ladies (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m nov hdl G1 in Dec.
Saludos (IRE) 4-5fav (11-2) Led, ridden and challenged entering straight, headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Luska Lad (11-2) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl G2 hvy in Jan.
Some Present (IRE) 11-8fav (11-10) Towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden from next, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 8, 18l behind Hollo Ladies (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m nov hdl G1 in Dec.
Mr Cracker (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Made all, clear 3 out, ridden from next, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Ad Idem (11-10) by 3 1/2l, 24 ran.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 5-2fav (11-7) Soon led, went clear from 3 out, stayed on well from before straight, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec beating Oscar Close (11-7) by 22l, 14 ran.
Aon Sceal (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, kept on same pace from 3 out, 11th of 21, 28l behind Prince Of Fire (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
