chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge entering straight, close up and disputed approaching 2 out, no impression on winner after 2 out, kept on same pace
made all, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and joined approaching 2 out, asserted after 2 out, kept on strongly from last, comfortably
keen hold early, slight mistake 1st, soon settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden before straight, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division best, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra before next
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out
chased leaders and ran freely, 6th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no extra before straight
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 8th halfway, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden in 4th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
keen hold early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression after 3 out
towards rear, mistake 2nd, fell 3rd
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th before straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders after 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression before straight, kept on one pace straight
held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no extra before straight
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd and 6th, jumped left 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, 8th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
held up, towards rear for most, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
Several of these are bumper winners including Bentham, who completed a double in that sphere last summer. He didn't take to hurdling on testing ground and, providing the going doesn't alter dramatically, he should make a bold bid to lose his maiden tag over timber. Gallowglass hasn't been seen since easily landing a bumper here in May 2018 so has obviously had some issues but Jazz Toes comfortably landed a Clonmel bumper in September. JUBATUS was sent to Southwell for a bumper in September and duly obliged under Richard Johnson. She has a smart pedigree for jumping and can remain unbeaten. Filon D'Oudairies hasn't fulfilled his potential though his stable is in outstanding form so he can't be dismissed.
Bentham (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ran freely, dropped towards rear 5th, detached from 9th, no threat after 3 out, well behind when mistake last, virtually pulled up run-in, 7th of 9, dist behind At The Acorn (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Filon D'Oudairies (FR) 14-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden after 3 out, dropped to rear and bad mistake 2 out, no impression, 12th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Wolfofallstreets (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Gallowglass (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, closed up travelling smoothly before straight, on terms over 2f out, soon led, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May beating Champagne Paddy (12-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Gondor (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, dist behind Lady Heath (11-5) at Down Royal 2m sft in Jan.
Jazz Toes (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Soon led and went on, reduced lead 6f out, pressed over 4f out, soon headed, weakened approaching straight, 9th of 14, dist behind Run For Mary (9-9) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Mick Mixy 50-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3f out, weakened, 11th of 18, dist behind Gold Speed (12-0) at Navan 2m gd in Sep.
Newlands (AUS) 33-1 (11-12) In touch on inner, improved to lead before 2nd, increased advantage before 3rd, under pressure and headed before 2 out where mistake in 3rd, soon weakened, 14th of 20, dist behind Latest Exhibition (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Say It Ain't So Kayf Tara gelding out of Zagaleta.
Shackleton Island (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 18th of 20, dist behind Jon Snow (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn sft in Mar.
Der Mc (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Waited with, raced in 11th early, some headway straight, one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Power Drive (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Gerry's Way (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Towards rear, 7th halfway, no impression approaching straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 13l behind Halimi (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Jack Yeats (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Led, pushed along and headed under 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased closing stages, last of 3, 10 1/2l behind Leo De Fury (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f gf in Jul.
Jubatus (IRE) 11-8fav (10-7) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 2m (5) gd in Sep beating Inexorable (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Lauderdale Lady (IRE) 100-1 (11-6) Mid-division on inner, ridden in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 22, dist behind Scarlet And Dove (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Royal Aide (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 33l behind Bajan Excell (11-0) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Trouble And Strife (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake at 1st, no impression from 3 out, kept on, 8th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Getaway Gorgeous (11-7) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Battling Warrior (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) Held up in rear, 8th after 4f, progress to 6th halfway, took closer order in 4th 4f out, 3rd over 3f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 17 1/2l behind Fortune Street (12-0) at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Bigly (IRE) Yeats M out of Kilbarry Gem.
Skyace (IRE) 6-5fav (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 8 3/4l behind Dime A Dozen (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
