chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden before 2 out where left 4th, stayed on to 2nd last, soon challenged, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, strongly pressed after last, headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 9th 5 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, under pressure in 6th last, kept on well run-in to 2nd close home
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 4th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led 5 out, headed before 2 out, soon lost place, ridden in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 4th 4 out, 2nd next, ridden in 6th 2 out, weakened entering straight
led, mistake 1st, headed 5 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, 10th halfway, closer in 7th when hampered 2 out, ridden into 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
chased leader early, 4th halfway, lost place after 3 out where 9th, ridden in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra in 7th approaching last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway in 5th 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway in 8th 2 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, 3rd last, ran on to lead run-in, kept on well
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace straight
always towards rear
Vivaldi has run reasonably well in Britain on his last two starts though his two victories over timber have been on faster ground than he'll meet here. Ephorus appeared to find an extra 5lb too much of a burden here last time after completing a double though the longer trip was also a factor in that disappointing effort. Sheer Genius has improved with every run over timber and makes his handicap debut from what looks a reasonable mark while Sole Witness is running well enough to consider and would be a big threat with any more rain. Golan Guy has been beaten several times off lower marks so this can go to WHATSABILLION, who bounced right back to form with a convincing victory at Thurles on Thursday and can complete a quick double with half of his penalty being negated by his jockey.
He'llberemembered (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, mistake 6th and pushed along, went 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 9l behind One Cool Tornado (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f nh nov hdl gd in Sep.
Vivaldi (IRE) 9-4 (11-13) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 14l behind Warrior One (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Ephorus (USA) 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th before 2 out, no extra in 11th 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 19, 18l behind Glam Gerry (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Sheer Genius (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, moderate 5th from 3 out, ridden to go 2nd from last and kept on without getting to winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Smokey Joe Joe (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f nov hdl hvy in Jan.
Its All Hush Hush (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-7) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109.
Pretty Valira (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, poor 3rd approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 17, well behind Magen's Star (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mrs nov hdl.
Sole Witness (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Chased leaders mainly 4th, driven along 2 out, no impression from before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Arklow Ger (10-0) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 88-130.
Vardas Partner (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led, joined from 3rd, headed after 4 out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind The Pier (11-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Golan Guy (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway into 9th 2 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, stayed on in 3rd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 3l behind Glam Gerry (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Whatsabillion (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Always prominent, disputed lead from 4th, ridden from 3 out, led next, kept on well from last, won at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft beating Alwaystheoptimist (11-3) by 9l, 18 ran.
Asiya (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Towards rear, progress into 8th before 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 18, 16l behind Golden Sunbird (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy.
Selskar (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 17th of 18, well behind Sole Witness (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Ghareer (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 8th of 13, 14l behind Whodoyouthink (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Jan.
Mr Nobody (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, last of 17, well behind Odonimee (10-0) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy.
Uncle Taffy (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 21st of 28, well behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
