led, not fluent 2nd, strongly pressed 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, led again briefly run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 4th when mistake 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before next
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, some progress approaching straight and 5th before 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and progress to go 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner last, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in 7th before 2 out
rear of mid-division, pushed along towards rear and no impression after 3 out, no extra, tailed off
towards rear, progress on outer 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and no extra before 2 out
towards rear, some progress after 3 out and pushed along in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leader, progress to lead halfway, travelled well and asserted before last, stayed on well run-in, easily
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, towards rear and slight mistake 3 out, no extra approaching straight, never a factor
led, slight mistake 1st, headed before 6th where not fluent, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened, behind and pulled up before next
Chosen Hour showed a bit of promise between the flags and makes his hurdling debut after a bumper run at Thurles in November. Sticky Situation ran his best race to date in a Tramore bumper in December though that was on very heavy going which appeared to suit. BOLD EMPEROR started off in France where he was a close fourth on his only start on the Flat. He made an encouraging debut for new connections in a Gowran maiden last month and with that under his belt can see off what looks an extremely moderate bunch of rivals. First reserve Hughies Bay has hinted at ability in handicaps and should be noted if getting a run.
Aaron Lad (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Jumped right and mistake 1st, soon mid-division, weakened towards rear 5th, soon no impression, 11th of 16, dist behind Monbeg Chit Chat (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Chosen Hour (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, 6th 6f out, progress into 3rd 3f out, ridden and no impression on leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 16 1/2l behind Hardline (11-11) at Thurles 2m gd in Nov.
Hammer Creek (IRE) 8-1 (12-1) Twrds rr of mid div, 11th frm 8th, to when pu bef 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Inspector Caldy (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Slight mistake 1st, settled behind leaders, ran around slightly and slight mistake 2nd, moderate 5th halfway, no impression before 3 out, ridden and no extra before straight, 8th of 16, dist behind Monbeg Chit Chat (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Mosstown Miller (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 19, dist behind Morgan (11-11) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Run Don't Hide (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, 15th of 18, dist behind Mossback (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Samuel French (FR) 3-1 (12-2) Ld until 3rd, ran 2nd & rddn brfly bef 6th, 3rd 5out until wknd 4out, 6th aftr 4out & to when pu aftr 3out, at Kildorrery 3m mdn sft in Feb.
Scantyanduncertain (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 23, dist behind Baltazar D'allier (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Sticky Situation (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Led, ridden 3f out, soon headed, no impression in 3rd from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 9 3/4l behind Ask Susan (11-4) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Whoyakodding 100-1 (11-4) Soon towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no danger 8th, 11th of 18, dist behind Champagne Classic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Bold Emperor (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 7th at 3rd, 4th approaching straight, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression, no extra from last, 5th of 20, 17 1/2l behind Dandy Mag (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Class Honours (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, dist behind Lachares (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Shar Whats Therush (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 5th 1/2way, wknd to 4th & held bef 2out, ko bhnd until left mod 2nd last, 2nd of 6, dist behind Dorrells Pierji (11-11) at Belharbour 3m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5th and lost place after next, no extra after 3 out, weakened, pulled up before last, at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Chicago Fire (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 6th on outer 4f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Keukenhof (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Lyreen Lad (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Always behind, some modest progress on outer after 4 out, niggled along 2 out, never involved, 9th of 13, 29 3/4l behind Indy Island (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Seaweed (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden in moderate 5th 4 out, soon no impression, 6th of 18, dist behind Al Boum Photo (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
