mid-division early, 8th after 3rd, 9th approaching 6th, ridden to close and chase leaders straight, kept on without troubling winner final furlong
prominent, 3rd approaching 6th, no extra from before straight
chased leaders, 6th after 3rd, tight for room on inner after 5th, 10th approaching 6th, effort from before straight, soon one pace
close up and disputed lead early, 3rd after 3rd, 4th approaching 6th where slightly slow, lost place approaching last where not fluent, weakened
mid-division early, 9th after 3rd, 7th approaching 6th, effort from before straight, one pace 1f out
towards rear, reminder after 2nd where slight mistake, closer in 11th after 3rd, 15th approaching 6th, no danger from before final fence
towards rear, mistake and almost unseated rider 1st, jumped big 3rd, 17th approaching 6th, not a factor after, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 7th after 3rd, closer in 2nd approaching 6th, mistake 7th, one pace 1f out
held up, 13th after 3rd, 12th approaching 6th, no danger from before final fence
held up, 17th after 3rd, last approaching 6th, reminders 9th, no danger from before final fence
held up, 14th after 3rd, 13th approaching 6th, progress to chase leaders and tight for room on inner run-in, soon switched right and kept on same pace closing stages
towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, 16th approaching 6th, some headway from before final fence, soon one pace
mid-division early, slow jump 2nd, 15th after 3rd, mistake and unseated rider at 4th fence jumped
soon tracked leaders, 5th after 3rd, 6th approaching 6th, ridden to close and effort straight, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong
held up, closer in 10th after 3rd, squeezed for room after 5th, 8th approaching 6th, tracked leaders 2 out, no extra and one pace straight
chased leaders, improved to lead after 3rd, headed into straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
held up, 12th after 3rd, 11th approaching 6th, improved to track leaders 2 out, soon closed up travelling smoothly, led into straight, stayed on well to draw clear final furlong, comfortably
close up and disputed lead, mistake and almost unseated rider 1st, headed after 3rd, soon raced in 4th, 5th approaching 6th, no impression and not much room into straight, soon switched right and one pace
towards rear, 16th after 3rd, 14th approaching 6th, slight mistake 7th, some headway from before final fence, soon one pace
Bilko is still a maiden over fences and looks a few pounds high but Tyrrell's Succes would have a chance on his penultimate run at Thurles where he led for a long way until falling at the last. DEPUTY'S PASS was making his handicap debut when just hanging on over 3m1f at Gowran in September. He's been given a break and is 7lb higher but gets the nod in a tricky opener. Nobody Home went up 8lb for landing a Kilbeggan handicap in August and has been running well over hurdles. He has a definite chance while Dark Outsider continues to perform with credit from the bottom of the weights and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him add to his four victories over fences. Lasoscar has yet to win over the bigger obstacles but it shouldn't be long judging by his close second to the in-form Poormans Hill at Down Royal.
Bilko (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, improved to lead and dispute from 12th, headed before 3 out, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, 3rd of 8, 27 1/4l behind White Arm (10-12) at Punchestown 3m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Don Vincenzo (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division on inner, no impression from after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Whatareudoingtome (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 21, 36 1/4l behind Mala Beach (11-9) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
On The Shannon (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 6th after 1st, slightly slow 6th, closed and mistake 4 out, slight mistake next, dropped to 9th approaching straight and no extra, 8th of 11, 35l behind Peoples Park (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 5th, ridden in 4th 3 out, moderate 4th next, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Magic Of Light (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Bobbie's Diamond (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Not fluent 1st, soon in rear, inclined to jump right and never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Deputy's Pass (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Held up, not fluent 9th and towards rear, closed up to be prominent approaching straight, on terms from before 3 out, gained narrow lead from before 2 out where slight mistake, strongly pressed and kept on well run-in, just held on, won at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Twiss's Hill (11-3) by hd, 7 ran.
Nobody Home (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) In rear, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, went 2nd before last, strongly pressed winner at last, kept on under pressure run-in, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Out Of The Loop (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Blacklough (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, pushed along from 4 out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Coquin Mans (11-10) at Cork 3m Yielding in Aug.
Freewheelin Dylan (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Close up in 2nd, 3rd from 7th, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and not much room, dropped to last 2 out, soon no extra, last of 5, 14 1/2l behind Conrad Hastings (11-5) at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Jul.
First To Boogie (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Held up, 10th approaching 5th, not fluent 8th, under pressure from 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Dec.
Na Trachtalai Abu (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, ridden in 6th after 3 out, stayed on into 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 7, 17l behind A Sizing Network (11-3) at Clonmel 3m Yielding in Sep.
Concordin (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, 6th approaching 4th, slight mistake 7th, headway behind horses straight, no extra and one pace from before last, 5th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Persian Wind (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Lasoscar (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Mid-division, headway before 5 out, travelled well and disputed lead when pecked slightly 2 out, ridden to lead before last, headed run-in and no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Poormans Hill (10-8) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
The Mooch (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Prominent, on terms 2nd, soon led, joined 5 out, headed before 2 out, weakened and eased run-in, 13th of 18, dist behind Tisamystery (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Dallas Cowboy (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Held up, 7th halfway, closer 3 out, ridden in 6th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Crazywork De Vassy (10-8) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Spider Web (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, not fluent 8th, not fluent 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, 8th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Sizing Titanium (11-5) at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Dec.
Dark Outsider (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Soon led, 3rd after 1st, mid-division after 3rd, improved to 4th 3 out, ridden into 3rd at last, kept on well to 2nd close home, nearest finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Shrewdoperator (9-10) at Cork 2m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Mr Champers (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, mistake and almost unseated rider 3rd, moderate 8th from 4th, moderate 7th from 11th, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 10, dist behind Monalee (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
