towards rear, slight mistake 4th, kept on one pace straight
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden after last, 3rd and no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent briefly, soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, improved to dispute last, ridden to lead over 1 1/2f out, kept on well closing stages
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed 2 out, ridden and headed over 1 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no impression before last, 7th entering straight, kept on one pace
held up behind leaders, ran freely, ridden in 9th before last, under pressure in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out
disputed briefly, soon tracked leader, close up halfway, disputed 2 out, ridden and headed after last, soon no extra
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division early, closer and tracked leaders before 3rd, disputed 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, 10th entering straight, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened and tailed off
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, challenged on outer last, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders entering straight, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress last, ridden into 4th entering straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
soon led, headed 2 out, no extra before last, weakened
Clonshire River was left in the lead at the last to land a point at Balindenisk a year ago and made a highly satisfactory hurdling debut at Punchestown last month. DARK RAVEN could hardly have been more impressive in bumpers here and at Fairyhouse early last year and looks an exciting recruit to hurdling. Willie Mullins also runs Houlanbatordechais, a dual bumper winner in France who took on the best in his first two starts for the yard while Tramore bumper winner Viva Devito made a fair start for the champion trainer at Fairyhouse. Coeur D'or has a brilliant pedigree being a half-brother to an Irish St Leger winners and other winners.
Anstand (GER) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st, 8th 3 out, soon pushed along and no extra, 9th of 17, dist behind Kalanisi Star (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Clonshire River (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, joined before last, headed and dropped to 4th at last, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 20, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Cozone 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden to close on outer 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Ceallach (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Dark Raven (IRE) 4-7fav (11-6) Mid-division towards outer, 7th halfway, pushed along at stages from halfway, 5th entering straight, progress between horses to challenge travelling well 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon ridden clear, kept on well, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Apr beating Itso Fury (11-6) by 11l, 12 ran.
Doctor Bravo (FR) 15-2 (12-0) Towards rear, progress into 6th on outer and ridden 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec beating Attaboyarchie (12-0) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
Don'tstopthemusic (IRE) Kayf Tara gelding out of Nova Cyngi.
Houlanbatordechais (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 2f out, 11th of 18, 19 3/4l behind Lookaway (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Kitsilano (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 4th from 3rd, cl 3rd aftr 5out, disp bef 3out, ld from 3out, 3l adv gng best bef 2out, went clr bef last, won at Boulta 3m gs in Nov beating Dundaniel (12-2) by 35l, 8 ran.
Magnetic North (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, ridden early straight and headed under 2f out, no extra early final furlong, weakened, 10th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Cold Steel (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Moulane West (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Soon led, pushed along and headed 4f out, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 9th of 12, 37 1/4l behind Monas Melody (10-13) at Listowel 1m 6f gd in Sep.
Papa Barns (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Towards rear, bad mistake and unseated rider 3rd, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Ringsend John (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Mid-division, progress into 5th 6f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 10, 30 1/2l behind Good Land (12-0) at Wexford 2m hvy in Oct.
Sand Castle (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-12) Soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after halfway, ridden under 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on best, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Princess Wannabe (8-11) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Skip Mahler (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, no impression, 7th of 21, 31l behind Intranet (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
So Des Flos (FR) Joshua Tree gelding out of Marie Royale.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, went m 9th 3 out, weakened, 15th of 16, dist behind Facile Vega (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Top Speed (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Prominent, led after 1st, mistake 7th, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened quickly, 8th of 13, dist behind Monbeg Park (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Victory Star 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 6th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, last of 20, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Viva Devito (IRE) 85-40fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 4th, improved to lead after 5th, travelling well entering straight, ridden after 2 out, headed after last, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Joyeux Machin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Elsannah (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression after 3 out, closer and left 9th next, headway into 5th early run-in, kept on, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Elusive Guy (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Littletwinklestar (IRE) 9-4 (11-11) Ld, 3l adv from 6th, mstk 9th, hdd bef 3out & wknd qckly, bhnd in 5th when pu bef 2out, at Inchydoney 3m mdn gd in May.
Coeur d'Or (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 8th 2f out, soon ridden, headway to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 19, 1/2l behind Loingseoir (9-11) at Curragh 1m sft in Oct.
Hamartia (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division and 8th halfway, some progress into 6th from 2 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 20l behind Liberty Dance (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
