always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra in straight
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear after 3 out, soon detached, weakened
led, slight mistake 1st, 2 lengths lead halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed when mistake last, no extra run-in
chased leaders, 3rd and closer halfway, headway entering straight, travelled well and led last, ridden and drew clear run-in
held up in rear, pushed along after 2 out and some headway early straight, 8th and ridden before last, no impression run-in
rear of mid-division, pushed along in mid-division after 2 out, no impression approaching last where mistake, no extra, never a factor
tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight and 4th before last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 2nd closing stages, no impression on winner
mid-division, closer 3 out, pushed along and 9th entering straight, some headway into 6th before last, no impression run-in
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer before 3 out, pushed along and lost place early straight, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace in straight
rear of mid-division, closer before 3 out, 7th and pushed along approaching straight, no impression before last, no extra
towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, 5th entering straight, pushed along and no impression before last, kept on one pace to go 4th closing stages
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, 5th halfway and closer before 3 out, 4th and pushed along entering straight, ridden and went 2nd early run-in, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra early straight, weakened
Tudor City won the Galway Hurdle for the second time in the summer and has turned in big performances throughout his career, though needs to get over a couple of poor recent runs. Stablemate Niburu also disappointed in the latter of those races after getting up close home to land a competitive Down Royal handicap. Another from the yard, MARVEL FAN (NAP), looked like winning at Thurles last week but was caught on the line by New Ross, who was receiving 9lb. He can gain compensation though Watch House Cross won at this meeting last year and battled to victory in a strong Naas handicap last time. One Last Tango is in superb form and a 10lb rise for completing a double at Wexford isn't insurmountable. Winter Fog, runner-up in a 3m handicap at the fixture a year ago, makes his debut for Willie Mullins over this considerably shorter trip.
Anna Bunina (FR) 66-1 (11-12) In rear, progress before 2 out, no impression in 6th before last, one paced run-in, 6th of 17, 16 3/4l behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Tudor City (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) In touch, mid-division before 4 out, lost place after 3 out, weakened before 2 out where mistake, 14th of 17, dist behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Watch House Cross (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Made all, went 4 lengths clear approaching 2 out and pushed along before last, soon reduced advantage and ridden run-in, strongly pressed close home, just held on, won at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov beating Vina Ardanza (11-6) by shd, 18 ran.
Winter Fog (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead after 4 out, pushed along and headed after next, not fluent 2 out and soon no impression in 5th, not fluent last, no extra, 5th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Happy Jacky (11-5) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
Annexation (FR) 13-2 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Super Over (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
The Tide Turns 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 12th before 5th, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 15th of 20, dist behind Tudor City (11-4) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Palace Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Disputed lead early, led after 2f, brought to stands\' side and pushed along 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Firstman (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Nibiru (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, effort before 2 out, progress after 2 out, weakened run-in, 10th of 17, 35 1/2l behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Walnut Beach (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Mid division, 9th halfway, pushed along in 7th before 2 out, ridden to go 5th before last, kept on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind New Ross (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Global Export (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) In rear, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, went moderate 6th at last, no extra, 5th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Landrake (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Dec.
Charli Parcs (FR) 20-1 (10-9) In touch, moderate 6th after 4th, progress before 4 out, took closer order in 4th after 3 out, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 9th of 17, 32 1/2l behind Merlin Giant (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Gold Speed (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway on outer early straight and went 9th 2 out, ridden to go 2nd early run-in and soon edged left, kept on well, not reach winner, 2nd of 23, nk behind Dollys Destination (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
One Last Tango (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, soon challenged, led 2 out, asserted before last, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m hvy in Oct beating Rodney Bay (11-8) by 4l, 6 ran.
Marvel Fan (FR) 7-1 (10-9) Rear of mid division, 7th halfway, progress into 3rd early straight, led last, soon headed and no extra, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind New Ross (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
