soon mid-division, improved to chase leaders into straight, kept on one pace under pressure run-in
soon chased leaders, 9th halfway, closed 6 out, 6th into straight, kept on same pace from last
soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure straight
soon mid-division, 14th early, no extra approaching 2 out, pulled up before last
towards rear, brought down 6 out
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no impression and kept on same pace straight
held up, towards rear halfway, no extra and pulled up 2 out
prominent, mistake 6 out and next, soon no extra, tailed off
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, improved to be prominent approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
held up, closer order 4 out, 7th approaching 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from last, not quite get to winner
soon mid-division, 12th early, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
soon towards rear, slow jump 5th, no impression 2 out
close up, led 3rd, headed before last where not fluent, no extra run-in
soon chased leaders, 4th into straight, no extra last
chased leaders, slight mistake 10th, 8th approaching 2 out, soon no extra
led early, prominent, slow jump 10th, 5th approaching 2 out, no extra into straight
towards rear when fell 1st
chased leaders, 6th early, lost place 6 out, pulled up 3 out
chased leaders, 10th halfway, no extra approaching 2 out, tailed off
soon towards rear, some headway approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on from before last
towards rear, improved 5 out, 6th approaching 2 out, 5th into straight, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
soon mid-division, improved to chase leaders into straight, weakened last
held up, mid-division halfway, fell 6 out
soon close up, 2nd 6 out, lost place and no extra from 3 out
soon tracked leaders, closed to be prominent approaching 2 out, led before last, strongly pressed and stayed on well run-in, all out
soon towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
soon rear of mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
Two 33/1 chances have won this in the past five years. QUESTIONS ANSWERED was only sixth a year ago but has definitely made progress in the meantime and is on a 1lb lower mark. He looks to have been prepared for another crack and is handed the vote. Canaly was in superb form at this time a year ago and looks to be on his way back after just failing to concede Daring Article 13lb at Punchestown. He should reverse for with the winner while Rockyaboya has taken well to chasing and ran well behind Cootamundra at Navan. Sraid Padraig hasn't had much experience over fences so did very well to land a Fairyhouse handicap from Cause Of Causes over a trip much too short. Home Farm looks a bit high in the weights but Panther Claw looks a threat after having had the cobwebs blow away at Navan last month.
Home Farm (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, mainly 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, improved to challenge entering straight, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, ridden and no impression last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Rupert Lamb (11-7) at Naas 2m chs in Nov.
Sweeney Tunes 11-2fav (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Vics Canvas (10-5) at Navan 2m 7f in Nov.
Spring Heeled (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 17th, effort after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 8th of 13, 26l behind Alvarado (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m 3f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, ridden 5 out, no impression into straight, kept on same pace, 11th of 18, 19l behind White Star Line (10-4) at Listowel 3m sft in Sep.
Competitive Edge (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Settled towards rear, pushed along early straight and 7th 2 out, no impression run-in and kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Courtncatcher (10-12) at Naas 2m 4f in Oct.
Shot From The Hip (GER) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, soon weakened, 13th of 20, well behind Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Rich Revival (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Mid-division, no threat from 4 out and behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Liberty Counsel (9-5) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f Ext hcp ch in Apr, 28 ran.
Ballinahow Lady (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Led, jumped left 6th, challenged approaching straight and headed 2 out, under pressure and soon no extra, 6th of 9, 10l behind She's Got Grit (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp chs.
Clonbanan Lad (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, no impression from 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Morning Assembly (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f nov chs G2 (1) in Nov.
Ipsos Du Berlais (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th entering straight, ridden to close in 4th before last, under pressure and kept on run-in to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Thelobstercatcher (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs 0-140.
Cause Of Causes (USA) 8-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along in 10th on outer after 3 out, 8th 2 out, went 2nd at last, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 13, ns behind Sraid Padraig (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f in Nov.
Questions Answered (IRE) 7-4fav (10-7) Chased leaders, closed up from before 5 out, almost on terms going well from 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, soon drifted a little left, stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl in Nov beating Supreme Carolina (11-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Romanesco (FR) 14-1 (10-8) Towards rear, no impression from 6 out, 14th of 18, 25l behind White Star Line (10-4) at Listowel 3m sft in Sep.
Canaly (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Led and disputed early, led 5th, ridden clear before 2 out, kept on, reduced advantage run-in and headed close home, 2nd of 16, hd behind Daring Article (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs.
Heaney (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Towards rear, progress still going well from 3 out, closed straight, no impression from 2 out where a bit awkward, kept on well without threatening closing stages, 5th of 15, 9l behind Double Seven (11-4) at Limerick 3m gd in Oct.
Panther Claw (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, 8th of 20, 15l behind Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Prominent, on terms 5 out, pushed along in 2nd from 4 out, no extra from next, 11th of 16, 48l behind Father Jack (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Hunting Party (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Soon led, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along into straight, joined 3 out, left clear next, reduced lead but always in command closing stages, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs in Nov beating Formidableopponent (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sin Palo (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Mid-division, bad mistake 14th (Old Double) and almost unseated rider, soon trailing, tailed off when pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Love Rory (11-2) at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) in Nov, 13 ran.
The Amarillo Kid (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, dropped to 9th and ridden 3 out, 7th next, kept on without threatening to go 4th from last, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sraid Padraig (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f in Nov.
Undertheboardwalk (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leader until before 1st, lost place after 2nd, in rear 7th, stayed on from 2 out, not able to get near leaders, 8th of 19, 20l behind Home Run (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Nov.
Victrix Gale (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Held up in rear, closer entering straight, progress into 5th last, kept on under pressure run-in, 4th of 9, 3l behind She's Got Grit (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp chs.
Churchfield Champ (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear, progress to chase leaders 3 out, no impression from before straight, left moderate 3rd from last, joined for that position on line, 3rd of 11, 16l behind Upazo (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl.
Daring Article (IRE) 5-2fav (10-3) Mid-division, ridden and progress 3 out, 4th entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, moderate 2nd before last, ran on well run-in to lead close home, won at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs beating Canaly (11-2) by hd, 16 ran.
Your Busy (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) With leader, led 8th until 9th, led 3 out, soon headed, every chance last, 2 lengths down after elbow, closed towards finish, just held, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Rebel Rebellion (11-11) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) sft.
Rockyaboya (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, 8th next, 5th when left 4th at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
The Shepherd King (IRE) 7-2fav (10-9) Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden from next, weakened pulled up before last, in a race won by Sraid Padraig (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f in Nov, 13 ran.
Carrig Millie (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Always behind, pushed along 9th, mistake 11th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov, 20 ran.
Sraid Padraig (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Led and disputed, led from 3 out, ridden after next, strongly pressed run-in, stayed on well run-in, all out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 1f in Nov beating Cause Of Causes (11-0) by ns, 13 ran.
Cross Appeal (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Prominent, improved to dispute lead from 5 out, led 3 out, headed before next and ridden, no impression from 2 out, 9th of 20, 16l behind Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
