mid-division on outer, good progress from 3 out and went 4th before next, pushed along in 2nd before last and ridden to challenge run-in, led inside final 100 yards and asserted close home
towards rear of mid-division, pushed along on in 13th after 3 out and some modest headway into 10th before next, kept on same pace
tracked leaders and a bit keen, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge before 2 out and soon ridden, no impression and dropped to 4th before last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 8th before next, kept on same pace
towards rear of mid-division, not fluent 4 out and progress after next, no impression in 6th before 2 out, soon went moderate 5th and kept on same pace
led, pressed before 2 out and soon headed, pushed along and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division on outer, took closer to track leaders approaching halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and weakened after next, pulled up before last
tracked leaders early, not fluent 3rd and dropped to mid-division approaching halfway, again not fluent 4th, pushed along after 3 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division on outer, not fluent 4 out and again 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, virtually pulled up run-in, completely tailed off
always towards rear, weakened and detached from 4 out, pulled up before next
always towards rear and not fluent at times, no impression from 4 out, completely tailed off
tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, lost place after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, lost place and weakened towards rear from 4 out, no extra from next and pulled up before 2 out
never better than mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
always towards rear, pushed along and dropped to rear after 3rd, soon detached and pulled up before 4 out
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression from 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 5th before 2 out, soon dropped to 6th and kept on same pace
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon took closer order on outer, pushed along to challenge before next and soon led, ridden before last and pressed run-in, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra
Ballycallan King has the advantage of experience which should count in these conditions though there are some interesting hurdling newcomers. Diamboy Des Carres looked well at home on testing ground in a Clonmel bumper while Frontispiece won five times on the Flat in the UK. Native Speaker easily won a point-to-point on New Year's Day while Walk Away Harry showed real tenacity to get up close home in a Punchestown bumper in April. WHAT'S UP DARLING, a winner between the flags, was impressive when landing a 2m2f Tipperary bumper in May and his stamina can come into play here.
Answer To Kayf 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th after 7th, no impression after 3 out, 8th of 15, 24 1/4l behind The Short Go (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Arion Soldier (IRE) Soldier Of Fortune gelding out of Champagne Pop.
Ballycallan King (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) In touch, 4th after 3rd, took closer order before 4th, dropped to 6th before 3 out, improved to 4th after 2 out, 3rd last, kept on in 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner, 2nd of 17, 4l behind The Shantou King (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Catch The Beast (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th and pushed along 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression when slight mistake at last, 5th of 19, 22 1/2l behind Western Comandor (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn hvy in Mar.
Champagne Mahler (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) In rear and detached, badly hampered by faller after 1st, pulled up before 3rd, at Limerick 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Diamboy Des Carres (FR) 4-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead over 2f out, carried head high, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Champagne Fame (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Frontispiece 15-8fav (11-2) Wide, in touch, tracked leader, led going easy 4f out, pushed along 2f out still in lead, reduced lead before 1f out when ridden along, lost lead inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Saratoga Gold (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Givehimthehonour (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Led, joined briefly before halfway, headed 5f out, ridden and weakened approaching straight, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Tullyhill (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Huckleberry River (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Just Jack (IRE) 6-4 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 3l 3rd 1/2way, rdn & drpd to 5th aftr 5out, wknd qckly & pu bef 4out, at Belclare 3m mdn sft in Mar.
Knockbrack Rambler (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Knockbrack Vic.
Native Speaker (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Settled moderate 3rd, closer 6f out, disputed 5 1/2f out, led narrowly 4f out, joined again 3 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Blizzard Of Oz (11-12) at Cork 2m hvy in Mar.
Pharney Soldier (IRE) Soldier Of Fortune gelding out of Pharney Lady.
Rusheen (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Free Flowing (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
The Bay Horse (IRE) Mahler gelding out of The Bay Mare.
The Flying Donkey (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 6th of 9, dist behind Skradin (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Oct.
Walk Away Harry (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and not clear run approaching straight, some headway on outer entering straight and went 6th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Punchestown 2m 2f Yielding in Apr beating Irish Panther (12-0) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
What's Up Darling (IRE) 3-1fav (12-0) Held up early, mid-division halfway, progress in 5th 3f out, closer behind leaders 2f out, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, asserted 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Tipperary 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May beating Syracus Du Houx (12-0) by 6l, 15 ran.
Knocknaconnery (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 6th 3f out, weakened, 7th of 9, 32 3/4l behind It's For Me (12-0) at Navan 2m sft in Jan.
Grow As You Go (IRE) 28-1 (12-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, 6th and ridden early straight, 5th and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Harald Hardrad (12-2) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Must Meet At Mals (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear, not fluent at 1st, 13th after 3rd, mistake at 4th and rider lost irons, pulled up before next, at Listowel 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
