chased leaders, 2nd halfway, close up 6 out, led next, challenged entering straight, ridden 2 out, asserted approaching last where slight mistake, left clear and kept on
prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden before straight, no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, left moderate 3rd last
soon led, disputed from halfway, 2nd 5 out, ridden in 4th before straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, disputed halfway, 4th 6 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up early, soon mid-division, progress into 6th 6 out, challenged entering straight, slight peck 2 out and ridden, held when fell last
always towards rear, ridden along halfway, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, towards rear 6 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened entering straight
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 11th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, hampered by loose horse after 5th, progress in 7th halfway, disputed 6 out, 3rd and mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 2nd
mid-division, mistake 6th, towards rear halfway, ridden into 7th before straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd before straight, under pressure in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, left moderate 2nd last
chased leaders early, mid-division and ridden along halfway, no impression 3 out, moderate 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress 3 out, ridden in 6th before straight, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened
Speckled Wood has had little experience over fences but is nicely handicapped on his hurdles form and is one to be interested in. Make A Track is undoubtedly a smart prospect who should go well though this is a tough event to be making a handicap debut over fences. DICK DUNDEE has been in very good form over hurdles which is why his rating is 30lb higher than over fences. Paul Nolan's charge can take advantage though there are numerous dangers not the least being Immediate Response, twice a winner from just five starts over fences and seemingly on an attractive mark. Lookoutnow appeared to be running into form at Clonmel last time and is another to consider. Shrapnel appears unlikely to take part after his defeat here yesterday.
Make A Track (IRE) 4-7fav (11-6) Soon raced in 2nd, improved to dispute lead before 4 out, jumped right 3 out where left clear, reduced lead 2 out, strongly pressed from before last where joined and slight mistake, not match winner and kept on same pace run-in,, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Letter Of Credit (10-9) at Thurles 3m chs gd in Nov.
Dick Dundee 4-1 (10-10) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, challenged in 2nd from before 2 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft beating Never Enough Time (11-11) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Lookoutnow (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Soon led, strongly pressed and joined into straight, headed before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3l behind Questions Answered (10-7) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl in Nov.
Harpsy Cord (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Prominent, 3rd 4 out, weakened from next, pulled up before last, in a race won by Twinlight (11-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs hvy in Apr, 15 ran.
Immediate Response (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Mid-division early, progress from 6th, led from 11th, headed 20th, close enough in 4th when hampered and unseated rider 23rd (Ruby's Double), in a race won by Love Rory (11-2) at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) in Nov, 13 ran.
Jack Absolute (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 17th of 18, well behind Farrells Fancy (9-6) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs hvy in Jan.
Indian Outlook (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Led early, headed after 2nd, disputed briefly approaching 2 out where headed by winner, soon no impression and kept on one pace,, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Gold Patrol (11-9) at Tramore 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Speckled Wood (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight, led from 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Smashing (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl in Nov.
The Bishop Looney (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Led, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden after next and soon strongly pressed, headed 2 out, weakened from last, 4th of 6, 8l behind Smashing (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl in Nov.
Armaramak (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division and fell 2nd, in a race won by Daring Article (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs, 16 ran.
Back In A Tic (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, 4th when awkward jump 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 8, 25l behind Dressedtothenines (10-11) at Cork 2m 1f mares nov chs Grade 3 (1) sft.
Pass The Hat 6-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 3 out, 10th next, kept on without threatening from last, 6th of 20, 13l behind Cootamundra (10-2) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-150 in Nov.
Castle Wings (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged and slight mistake 7 out, led 4 out, ridden before 2 out where challenged, narrowly headed before last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3l behind The Paparrazi Kid (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs sft in Nov.
Hidden Crack 20-1 (10-9) Towards rear, ridden 5th, 8th after 5 out, no impression 2 out, 6th of 15, 21l behind Oscars Business (10-7) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130.
Hospital (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd after 3 out, led after 2 out, travelled best entering straight, pushed out to assert approaching last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs sft in Oct beating Art Lord (11-9) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
New Phase (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd approaching straight, improved to lead before 2 out, strongly pressed from before last, soon joined and headed, kept on same pace run-in,, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Mitebeall Forluck (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp chs 0-116 gd.
Shrapnel (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th entering straight, moderate 4th before last and kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 26l behind Felix Yonger (11-4) at Punchestown 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) in Nov.
Far Away So Close (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, headway 4 out, 4th next, soon ridden, weakened straight, 8th of 13, 14l behind Sraid Padraig (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f in Nov.
Unoccupied 4-1fav (9-13) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th 6 out, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 17, 10l behind Sword Fish (9-7) at Cork 3m 4f hcp chs 0-150 sft in Nov.
