mid-division, mistake 3rd, fell 5th
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, soon no extra
tracked leaders, close up and disputed before 6th, led 6 out, joined and ridden last, soon headed, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, left in lead briefly 9th, headed next, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no extra and mistake 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden after 2 out, no extra entering straight, pulled up last
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
held up, rear of mid-division, ridden towards rear 2 out, kept on one pace straight
towards rear, mistake 3rd, progress into mid-division after 6th, 8th halfway, slight mistake 9th, closer in 3rd 6 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2 out
held up, rear of mid-division, brought down 5th
settled behind leaders, ridden and no extra 3 out, mistake next, weakened, pulled up before last
settled behind leaders, progress into 5th after 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, stayed on into 3rd last, 2nd and kept on run-in, no impression on winner
mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra before last
led and disputed, mistake 9th and headed, pulled up quickly
settled behind leaders, ridden in 8th after 2 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
held up in mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 9th, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
fell 1st
held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 8th
held up towards rear, ridden into 10th entering straight, no impression in 6th last, kept on run-in
always towards rear, trailing and pulled up before 6 out
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 4 out, pulled up before last
always towards rear, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
prominent briefly, soon settled mid-division, slight mistake 7th, progress into 4th after 2 out, travelled well in 2nd early straight, switched left before last, disputed and jumped left last, soon ridden to lead, kept on strongly closing stages
fell 1st
rear of mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
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Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Henry De Bromhead dominate this numerically but Martin Brassil may hold the upper hand with DESERTMORE HOUSE and Panda Boy. The latter was a close third in this a year ago behind Real Steel and Diol Ker and looks to have been laid out for another crack but it's the former, an impressive winner of the Kerry National, who gets the nod despite a 10lb rise. Paul Townend rides Adamantly Chosen for the champion trainer though Daryl Jacobs should get a tune out of James Du Berlais while Jack Kennedy has picked Chemical Energy of the Elliott battalions, though his mount was behind the selection at Listowel. The lightly-raced Meetingofthewaters makes his handicap debut off a low mark and looks to have been laid out for this.
Idas Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 9th, led 4 out, ridden and joined before 2 out, rallied to regain lead at last, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov beating Mars Harper (11-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 5th at halfway, ridden in 4th after 4 out, went 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, no extra, 4th close home, 4th of 8, 6l behind Idas Boy (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
James Du Berlais (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Towards rear, progress to 4th at 4th, 5th after 7th, took closer order before 4 out, headway to 4th 3 out, not fluent 2 out, improved to 3rd approaching straight, weakened in 4th before last, 4th of 6, 20 1/2l behind Classic Getaway (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f lst (1) Yielding in Nov.
Run Wild Fred (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) In touch, progress after 5th, 6th after 8th, took closer order before 13th, progress in 3rd 4 out, lost place and weakened after 3 out, 9th of 20, 35l behind Coko Beach (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Embittered (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Prominent, led travelling well 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp lst (1) hvy in Dec beating Shantreusse (10-8) by 9l, 11 ran.
Ontheropes (IRE) 18-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, mistake 5th and reminder, soon in rear, moderate 13th 4 out, ridden in moderate 10th next, kept on without threatening from next, never nearer, 5th of 18, 18l behind Longhouse Poet (10-9) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Busselton (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th and pushed along after 2 out, no impression approaching last, soon no extra, 4th of 5, 27 1/4l behind Bob Olinger (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Desertmore House (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) Prominent on inner, 6th after 8th, slight mistake at 11th, progress to 4th before 12th, 3rd after 13th, effort 2 out, stayed on to lead narrowly last, driven out run-in, won at Listowel 3m hcp (1) Yielding - Soft in Sep beating Salvador Ziggy (11-7) by 3 3/4l, 17 ran.
Diol Ker (FR) 14-1 (11-12) In rear, not fluent at 1st and pushed along early, slow at 6th, mistake 17th and reminder, no impression from 4 out, moderate 9th 2 out, no impression, 8th of 18, dist behind Street Value (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m 6f hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Hollow Games (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 8th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Fakir D'alene (FR) 28-1 (10-11) Prominent, led on outer at 3rd, bumped with rival at 6th, increased lead before 3 out, reduced advantage and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 20, 4 1/2l behind Coko Beach (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Macs Charm (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 11th after 8th, lost place and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Panda Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In touch, dropped to 5th at 5th, not fluent 4 out, weakened and detached 3 out, left moderate 4th 2 out, no extra, 4th of 5, dist behind Dinoblue (10-8) at Naas 2m (1) sft in Nov.
Watch House Cross (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake at 8th, dropped to 12th before 9th, headway before 4 out, 6th before 3 out, no impression in 5th before last where not fluent, weakened, 6th of 20, 19 1/4l behind Coko Beach (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
En Beton (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Soon led, headed before 2nd, 3rd after 7th, slight mistake at 8th, soon 4th, dropped to 7th and under pressure after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Percy Warner (11-0) at Cork 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Amirite (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th until pushed along before 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Whacker Clan (10-8) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Life In The Park (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Led, not fluent and joined from 9th, headed 4 out, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2 out, no impression, 5th of 8, 8l behind Idas Boy (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Enjoy D'allen (FR) 18-1 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along 10th, headway 4 out, ridden sand weakened approaching last, 7th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Latenightpass (10-8) at Cheltenham 3m 5f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Upping The Anti (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) In rear throughout, pushed along after 3 out, no impression straight, 7th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Idas Boy (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Jody Ted (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Tracked leaders in 4th and a bit keen, not fluent 5th and again 3 out, pushed along from 2 out and good progress on outer to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, eased close home, won at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Nov beating Gabbys Cross (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Real Steel (FR) 16-1 (10-7) In touch, headway to track leaders 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 22 1/2l behind Buddy One (12-0) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Gars De Sceaux (FR) 18-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped to 6th 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Mister Policeman (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 4 out, ridden entering straight, moderate 6th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 18, 27 1/4l behind Street Value (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m 6f hcp lst (1) sft in Dec.
Punitive (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, 13th before 9th, no impression, weakened 3 out, 11th of 20, dist behind Coko Beach (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Meetingofthewaters (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Close up, 3rd before 8th, 2nd before 9th, no impression on clear leader at 10th, not fluent at 11th, took closer order 4 out, not fluent 3 out, led before 2 out, not fluent last, kept on well, won at Cork 2m 5f sft in Nov beating Joshua Webb (11-12) by 5 1/2l, 14 ran.
Royal Thief (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Tracked leader, dropped to 8th after 8th, lost place 3 out where mistake, weakened 2 out where not fluent, 8th of 20, 33l behind Coko Beach (11-10) at Navan 3m hcp (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Flash De Touzaine (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Prominent, tracked leaders after 3rd, not fluent 6th and mistake 9th, 2nd 4 out, pushed along and no extra before next, weakened, behind when mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Cork 3m 4f hcp lst (1) sft in Nov.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Close up, led at 1st, headed before 4th, not fluent at 6th, 2nd after 8th, took closer order at 9th, mistake at 10th, led before 13th, headed before 2 out where slight mistake, lost place last, weakened, 6th of 17, 10l behind Desertmore House (10-6) at Listowel 3m hcp (1) Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Ha D'Or (FR) 6-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pulled hard, bad mistake 5th and lost position next, in rear when pulled up quickly before 8th, at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
