chased leaders in 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
awkward and unseated rider 1st
led, joined 5th, headed 6th, led again 6 out, ridden approaching straight, soon headed and no impression in 2nd
soon towards rear, pushed along 5th, soon no danger, pulled up before last
chased leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon no extra
took keen hold early, held up, soon towards rear and never a factor, tailed off
chased leaders in 3rd, closer order approaching 6 out, 2nd after 4 out, closed up travelling smoothly before straight, soon led, clear from before 2 out, stayed on well, comfortably
chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 6 out, soon no impression, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, moderate 7th approaching 6 out, soon no impression, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
held up, moderate 9th from 6th, soon no danger, tailed off
held up, moderate 8th from 6th, soon no danger, kept on
soon towards rear, mistake 3rd, never a factor, tailed off
soon tracked leader, on terms 5th, led 6th, hampered by loose horse before 6 out, soon headed, ridden in 4th after 3 out, soon no extra
Those who backed MOONSHINE LAD at Fairyhouse last time will be looking for compensation though are unlikely to be offer much in the way of value. Gordon Elliott's winning point-to-pointer and bumper was travelling easily in the lead when falling at the second last and there doesn't look much to prevent him taking this. Highbrow Blue was beaten a very long way into second by Wicklow Gold at Tramore so Afterclass may be more of a threat as he made a very encouraging debut over hurdles before surprisingly running in a bumper at Fairyhouse where he didn't have the pace. Massini Girl is one to keep an eye on as she makes her debut as she has a very smart jumper's pedigree.
Afterclass (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, 10th after halfway, some headway approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 26l behind Royal Caviar (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f N H flat sft in Nov.
Fluspar (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Led, joined from under 6f out, headed approaching straight, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 34l behind Royal Caviar (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f N H flat sft in Nov.
Highbrow Blue (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and no impression on winner in 2nd approaching 2 out, kept on one pace,, 2nd of 10, 27l behind Wicklow Gold (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl sft.
Just A Birdie (IRE) Coin Silver gelding out of Windmillviewclaire.
Makethedifference (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, moderate 9th approaching straight, moderate 7th and no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace, 8th of 30, 35l behind Sizing Tennessee (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Mardar (IRE) Turtle Island gelding out of Awesome Miracle.
Moonshine Lad (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching 4 out, on terms next, led straight, every chance when fell 2 out, in a race won by The Housekeeper (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov, 15 ran.
Once And Always (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 24, well behind Rathvinden (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Red Solo Cup (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra from 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 11l behind Ebazziyr (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Sadler's Stripes 33-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, under pressure from 7th, soon weakened, tailed off,, 11th of 12, well behind Gort An Chnoic (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f gd.
Vinnie Trenta (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Twrds rr, mod 6th by 4th, 7th 6out & mstk 5out, clser aftr 4out, cl en 6th, mstk 3out, wknd 2out, ko up fin, 5th of 10, 19l behind Le Feu Garde (12-2) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp.
Massini Girl (IRE) Dr Massini mare out of Miss Toulon.
Monroe's Live (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, moderate 7th early straight, soon no impression, fell last,, in a race won by Sitcom (11-5) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs gd in Nov, 12 ran.
Upstager (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 18, 49l behind Theos Well (11-7) at Listowel 2m N H flat in Sep.
