mistake and unseated rider 1st
always prominent, 2nd from halfway, led from 4 out, clear approaching last, stayed on well under pressure
in touch, 6th halfway, 9th 4 out, 8th after 3 out, kept on under pressure from 2 out
mid-division, 10th halfway, no extra from before 4 out
mid-division on inner until fell 5 out
held up in rear, some progress 3 out, 12th 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, 11th halfway, mistakes 7 out and 6 out, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before last
held up, some progress 6 out, 10th 4 out, ridden and weakened next, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 7th approaching halfway, 5th 4 out, 3rd 3 out, 2nd and ridden after 2 out, stayed on well without ever getting to winner
rear of mid-division, no extra from 3 out, trailing before last
towards rear, progress into 14th 2 out, stayed on from before last
in touch, 9th halfway, lost place 8 out, pulled up before 6 out
rear of mid-division, mistake 7 out, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before last
led and disputed, headed 4 out, 4th under pressure 2 out, no extra from last
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, 13th after 2 out, stayed on well to go moderate 3rd after last
prominent on outer, 3rd after halfway, 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd and no impression when slight mistake last, weakened
mid-division, 9th and ridden 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before last
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, progress 5 out, 2nd briefly 4 out, 6th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before last
mid-division on inner, bad mistake 5th, no extra from 3 out
held up, progress after 4 out, 9th after 2 out, ridden and stayed on
prominent, disputed lead 4th and 5th, 3rd 6 out, ridden and lost place 4 out, 8th 2 out, kept on same pace
in touch on outer to halfway, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, pulled up before last
mid-division to halfway, pulled up before 8 out
prominent, 3rd before halfway, 7th after 4 out, kept on same pace from next
held up, mistake 8th, behind from 5 out
mid-division, 9th after halfway, 7th 4 out, 5th and ridden after next, 4th approaching last, no extra run-in
One of Ireland's most competitive handicaps of the year can go to Scotland via STORMIN EXIT. Jim Goldie's charge attracted support on his return to action in the Grand Sefton at Aintree and arrived at Becher's full of running but came a cropper. He's on a fair mark here and can gain compensation. Becauseicouldntsee needs a real stamina test as he proved in the National Hunt Chase over four miles at Cheltenham where he beat all bar Poker De Sivola. This is his handicap debut and a big run is anticipated. Leanne was an excellent third in this a year ago and returned to form at Clonmel in October though she's 10lb higher this time and will need a career best. Streets Of Gold ploughed through the Cork mud to land a tough handicap over 3m4f in October and should give a good account but Glenquest is 6lb higher despite his defeat at Navan last time and Pomme Tiepy looks as though he needs some respite from the handicapper.
Follow The Plan (IRE) 5-2 (11-10) Settled in touch mainly 4th, stumbled on landing and fell 8th (halfway), in a race won by Glencove Marina (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f lst chs (1) sft in Nov, 5 ran.
Majestic Concorde (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Soon settled in mid-division, closer in 5th after 3 out, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 22, 2 1/2l behind Finger Onthe Pulse (10-12) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Jul.
Catch Me (GER) 2-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, some slight mistakes, on terms 4 out, dropped to close 3rd again and under pressure before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Elysian Rock (11-1) at Thurles 3m chs sft in Nov.
Skippers Brig (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Held up in mid-division, headway to get in behind leaders when blundered 4 out, not fluent next, chased leaders soon after, kept on into 3rd after last, 3rd of 17, 10l behind Poquelin (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft in Dec '09.
Clan Tara (IRE) 8-11fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway to be close up from before 4 out, travelling best 3 out, led before 2 out, clear from before last where slightly slow, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs hvy in Dec '09 beating Prudent Honour (11-12) by 4l, 17 ran.
Jered (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, pushed along in 5th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 12, 21l behind Peak Raider (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs sft.
Oscar Looby (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Towards rear, reminder 4th, pushed along and progress from 3 out, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 22l behind Tranquil Sea (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Nov.
Away We Go (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight, 7th of 14, 15l behind Le Marquis (11-8) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led, jumping not always fluent, headed before 3 out, dropped to 4th and no extra from before straight, 4th of 6, 27l behind Rick (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hdl sft in Nov.
A New Story (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along 6 out, soon no impression, 8th of 10, 43l behind The Shepherd (10-0) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 0-140 in Nov.
Ambobo (USA) 20-1 (10-12) Never a factor, 11th of 23, 36l behind Coolcashin (10-9) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 gd in Apr.
Across The Bay (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division on inner, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov, 17 ran.
Hangover (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Trckd ldr in 2nd, left in front 3out, strgly pressed from 2out, hdded close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Herecomestherain (12-0) at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp gd in Nov.
Leanne (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, soon stretched clear, stayed on well from 2 out, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 4f chs in Oct beating Whatuthink (11-7) by 10l, 8 ran.
Pomme Tiepy (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, 10th entering straight, kept on from 2 out without threatening, 5th of 17, 22l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Stewarts House (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Prominent, 2nd halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened, 13th of 17, 47l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Venalmar 9-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, bad mistake 1st, 4th halfway, bad mistake 7 out, improved to challenge when slight mistake 3 out, soon eased and pulled up, in a race won by Leon Og (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
Stormin Exit (IRE) 13-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway and in touch 5th, traked winner 8th until fell 10th (bechers brook), in a race won by Frankie Figg (11-5) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov, 16 ran.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden to dispute lead next, led before last, kept on well, won at Cork 3m 4f hcp chs 0-150 hvy in Oct beating Operation Houdini (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Got Attitude (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, mistake 7 out, 4th approaching 3 out, no extra after next, 7th of 17, 26l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Agus A Vic (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden into moderate 9th 2 out, 7th entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Got Attitude (10-10) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Oct.
Will Jamie Run (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 5 out, weakened, 14th of 17, 48l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Dancing Hero (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, left in lead approaching 5 out, headed before 3 out, dropped to 4th and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Ballyhaunis (11-12) at Thurles 2m hdl in Nov.
Undergraduate (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always prominent, ridden in 3rd straight, 2nd at last, ran on well to lead near line, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Nov beating AR Aghaidh Leat (10-6) by hd, 8 ran.
Bohemian Lass (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, fell 5 out, in a race won by Streets Of Gold (10-5) at Cork 3m 4f hcp chs 0-150 hvy in Oct, 13 ran.
Old Si (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Undergraduate (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Nov.
The Burrow Vic (IRE) 15-8fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 6 out, 2nd next, led 2 out, strongly pressed after last, ran on well under pressure to assert close home, won at Sligo 3m hcp chs 0-116 in Sep beating Galway Legend (9-13) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Beautiful Sound (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Always prominent, closer in 2nd on inner 5 out, mistake next, travelled best to lead entering straight, veered badly left at last, straightened up and kept on under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 in Nov beating Twice The Craic (11-0) by 2l, 18 ran.
Glenquest (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway to go 2nd 5 out, led 3 out, strongly pressed from next, headed at last, kept on well under pressure, not match winner, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Jack The Bus (9-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Rocco's Hall (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, slight mistake and dropped to rear 6 out, under pressure when hampered 3 out, no extra, 5th of 10, well behind For A Finish (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-130 sft in Nov.
