towards rear for most, slight mistake 7th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace straight
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 3 out, closer in 10th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, slight mistake 4th and dropped towards rear, ridden and progress before 2 out, under pressure in 6th before last, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer in 8th before 2 out, ridden entering straight, 6th last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace straight
mid-division, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 10th before last, kept on one pace
led and disputed, headed 7th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden to lead entering straight, strongly pressed run-in, all out close home
always towards rear, ridden and weakened before 2 out
chased leaders early, 11th halfway, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden and closer 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and closer in mid-division 2 out, no extra before last, pulled up run-in
mid-division, progress into 7th after 3 out, travelled well into 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, closer 2 out, ridden on outer entering straight, stayed on into 7th before last, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, headed 7th, close up and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 5th, ridden 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
disputed early, slight mistake 3rd and chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 8th and dropped to mid-division, ridden towards rear before 2 out, no impression in 16th before last, ran on well run-in into 3rd close home
mid-division, ridden 2 out, 11th before last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, led 7th, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and weakened
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, ridden into 4th entering straight, no extra before last
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and lost place 2 out, stayed on into 5th entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, disputed briefly 5th, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and closer in mid-division before 2 out, no extra entering straight, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders early, 10th halfway, progress into close 3rd 2 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, progress on rail entering straight, 5th before last, ridden into 2nd last, kept on well run-in, strongly pressed winner close home, just held
This has been run five times and the shortest priced winner is 12/1. Mydor hasn't delivered on what he had promised earlier in his career though still has time on his side but Presenting Percy arrives on a hat-trick after victories in a maiden and a novices' handicap. The latter is up 14lb and this is much tougher but Sea Light shouldn't be too inconvenienced with a 6lb rise for his Clonmel success. ROSSVOSS has had an unconventional year since landing a lucrative handicap at Navan just over a year ago but should have retained his ability and is handed the vote in an ultra-tough contest. Wood Breizh has had very little racing but has won four times on the Flat and over hurdles and could prove a blot on this handicap. Billy's Hope has been progressing nicely in novice company and makes her handicap debut so she's another who could be well in.
Waxies Dargle 25-1 (11-10) Towards rear, last and struggling 5th, never dangerous after, 10th of 19, 26 1/4l behind Brain Power (11-11) at Ascot 2m hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Noble Inn (FR) 15-8fav (11-3) Raced in 2nd, 3rd at 6th, went 2nd again from 2 out, soon pushed along and edged slightly right, slight mistake last, no extra and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Sizing Tennessee (11-5) at Navan 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
The Job Is Right 7-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 7 out, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Punchestown 3m sft in Nov.
Oscar Sam (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division on inner, mistake 1st, slight mistake 7th, weakened from before 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Jury Duty (10-4) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Mydor (FR) 8-1 (9-13) In rear, bad mistake 1st, bad mistake again 5 out and reminders, remote 11th and slightly hampered 3 out, soon pushed along, late progress into moderate 4th after last, no impression, 4th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Oscar Knight (9-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Presenting Percy 4-5fav (11-8) Chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd after 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on to challenge last, soon led, kept on well closing stages of run-in, won at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Nov beating Llancillo Lord (11-2) by 3l, 7 ran.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden after 4 out, well held and mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (1) hvy in Nov.
Sea Light (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 4th entering straight, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon disputed, edged ahead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Clonmel 3m hcp Yielding in Nov beating Blackthorn Prince (10-6) by 2l, 9 ran.
Electric Concorde (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along in 6th and mistake 2 out, 8th before last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 4th close home, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind She's A Star (10-9) at Galway 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Our Vinnie (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along from 4 out, soon no impression, no extra straight, tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Emcon (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Rossvoss 18-1 (10-11) Disputed lead, led approaching straight, strongly pressed 2 out, headed between last 2, dropped to 3rd from last, weakened run-in, 5th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Automated (10-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Bridgets Pet (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Mid-division, chased leaders before 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on to take 4th flat, no impression, 4th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Ballyalton (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gs in Mar.
Billy's Hope (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, soon 4th, closer order from 4 out in 3rd, 2nd 3 out, challenged from next, soon on terms, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding in Nov beating Dounikos (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Woodford Island (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Always behind, mistakes 5th and 10th, pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Jack The Wire (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up in 5th, closer order after 4 out in 4th, pushed along approaching straight in 3rd, soon 4th again, not fluent 2 out, soon under pressure and no impression, moderate 3rd at last, one pace, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Billy's Hope (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding in Nov.
Maggio (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Soon settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to rear 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, last of 5, 23 1/4l behind De Plotting Shed (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f gd in Oct.
Barnahash Rose (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th after 2nd, dropped to 7th after 3rd, slightly detached and niggled along after 5th, detached after 4 out, kept on run-in to moderate 4th, 4th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Listen Dear (11-1) at Cork 2m 1f (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Mahler Ten (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, 6th from 3rd, pushed along briefly from next, pushed along again from 6th, no impression 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Light That (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Voices Of Spring (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, good progress after 3 out and challenged next, ridden and no impression when left 3rd last, no extra run-in, 4th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Waxies Dargle (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Wood Breizh (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, on terms over 2f out, soon led, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 5l behind Modem (11-0) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Go It Alone (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Chased leader, led 2nd, headed after 5th, soon 3rd, ridden in 5th before straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Orchard Road (10-12) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Garri Rua (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up, mainly 5th, slight mistake 2nd, mistake 4 out, progress into 3rd before straight, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra before next, left moderate 3rd last, 3rd of 7, 23 1/4l behind Blood Crazed Tiger (11-4) at Cork 3m lst (1) gd in Nov.
War Of The Pennys (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In rear, 13th after 5th, detached before 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Sir Scorpion (10-13) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Archie Meade (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra and weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Blackthorn Prince (10-11) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Isleofhopendreams 4-1fav (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, 3rd after 7th, travelling smoothly straight, led before 2 out, quickly asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Annamatopoeia (11-5) by 5 1/2l, 18 ran.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) In rear, pushed along before 2 out, progress into moderate 7th and ridden at last, stayed on well run-in, went 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Jury Duty (10-4) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
New Kid In Town (IRE) 4-1fav (10-3) Led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed before 3 out, headed 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Raz De Maree (10-11) at Cork 3m 4f hcp gd in Nov.
