held up in rear, 7th halfway, closer approaching straight, pushed along in 6th 2f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace
chased leader, 3rd halfway, closer approaching straight, ridden and no extra in 4th over 1f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer approaching straight, pushed along and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, 3 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and joined briefly 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
towards rear, ran freely, 8th halfway, no extra 2f out, eased, tailed off
chased leaders, 5th on outer halfway, closer in 4th approaching straight, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon no extra
chased leader, 4th halfway, closer entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to dispute briefly 2f out, pushed along over 1f out and no impression on winner inside final furlong
OICHE MHAITH BOY (NAP) has been in winning form over hurdles in recent weeks and though still a maiden on the Flat has run well in similar conditions and looks a good ride for Kieren Fallon. He's taken to land this from his lowly mark though Red House Hill is greatly respected as the winning bumper couldn't get any lower in the ratings for his handicap debut. Deor finished close up on several occasions last season without winning and it's a surprise to see him dropped 4lb after a good third place at Leopardstown in October. Pat Harkin, who was a beaten favourite three times in succession last summer, hasn't run since a poor effort at Killarney in July.
Theos Well 14-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden to go 5th 2f out, no impression on easy winner in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Heartbreak City (9-0) at Cork 1m 2f hcp hvy in Mar.
Lady Giselle (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 16th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, no impression in 14th 1f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 22, 16 3/4l behind Sruthan (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Deor (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Towards rear, closer order on outer from over 4f out, 7th approaching straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Prospector (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Oiche Mhaith Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, inclined to jump left, 3rd approaching 3 out, soon 2nd, challenged from before straight, no impression from between last 2, one pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Lift The Latch (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m sft in Mar.
Carraroe Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 13th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Jan Van Eyck (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Park Ranger (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 9th after 3rd, pushed along briefly 6th, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along again, no impression before straight, slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Stolberg (11-0) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Red House Hill (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden in moderate 7th 3f out, no impression, kept on one paced, 5th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Here For The Craic (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn gd in Sep.
Pat Harkin (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Impeded start, soon tracked leaders, no extra from 2f out,, 11th of 15, 18 1/2l behind Lagostovegas (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
