towards rear, not fluent 1st, 11th halfway, pushed along in 8th 2 out and soon no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 3 out, no extra, tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress approaching 2 out, no impression in 3rd entering straight and moderate 4th when slight mistake last, under pressure and no extra run-in
always rear, never a factor, detached after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, moderate 5th before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, 10th halfway, progress approaching 2 out, ridden in 4th entering straight and no impression in 3rd before last, no extra
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, 3rd halfway, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden to challenge and slight mistake last, led run-in and kept on well close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra approaching last
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, disputed 4 out and led approaching 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
led, joined 4 out and headed approaching 2 out, ridden and soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 9th 2 out, ridden in straight and moderate 6th before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, slight mistake 6th, pushed along in 10th before 2 out, no extra
Delegate has been unfortunate to come up against some smart hurdlers and this sort of trip and ground should enable him to reach the frame again, though once again he faces stiff opposition. Our Duke won a Punchestown bumper in November by a distance then just failed to concede the promising Death Duty 3lb in a Listed event at Navan. He looks a smart hurdling prospect, a remark that also applies to PYLONTHEPRESSURE. Willie Mullins' charge, a successful point-to-pointer and bumper, found Tombstone just too strong on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse but had the remainder well beaten and is expected to go one better. Shay Barry's Kalanisi King should win races over timber though he may need this after a break.
Caniwillyegiveme (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th entering straight and no extra in 6th under 2f out, weakened, 6th of 14, dist behind Stoneford (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
Del Mundo (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, close up 5th and disputed briefly, 3rd halfway, challenged again 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Westend Star (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Delegate 9-4 (12-0) Held up towards rear, raced towards outer, improved to track leaders approaching straight, pushed along under 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on without troubling winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Avenir D'une Vie (12-0) at Navan 2m hvy in Dec.
Kalanisi King (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on well on inner to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Tramore 2m gd in May beating Dixie Lee (10-13) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Killaro Boy (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Led early, headed before 3rd, 5th 5 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 16, dist behind Up For Review (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Long Way Back (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up, jumped left 1st, 8th early, slight mistake 5th, 5th approaching 2 out, no impression straight, not fluent last, one pace,, 6th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Heck Thomas (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Our Duke (IRE) 13-8 (11-11) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd over 2f out, 1 length down 150 yards out, under pressure and kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Death Duty (11-8) at Navan 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 15th of 20, dist behind Hurry Henry (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Pylonthepressure (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Prominent, bumped 1st, soon led and disputed, slightly slow 2nd, led before 2 out, headed and kept on same pace from before last,, 2nd of 19, 5l behind Tombstone (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Rock On Westie (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Led and disputed, slight mistake 4 out, strongly pressed 3 out, headed 2 out and slight mistake, soon ridden, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 19 1/2l behind Westend Star (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Ted (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Close up, hit 1st, soon disputed lead, not fluent 3rd, headed from 5th, lost place 3 out and not fluent, no extra, tailed off, 18th of 20, dist behind Space Ship (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn Yielding in May.
Work Du Breteau (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, no impression before next, 7th of 9, dist behind Supasundae (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Dangerous Games (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Hampered 1st, towards rear, no extra approaching straight, 13th of 17, dist behind Coney Island (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Glenloe (IRE) Kayf Tara gelding out of Mandys Native.
Kings Line (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Settled 3rd, 2nd after 3f, pushed along over 3f out, dropped to 4th under 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 5th of 9, 20l behind Billy's Hope (10-7) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
