rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace straight
mid-division on inner, took keen hold early, some progress after 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression
in rear, progress on outer after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, pressed leader after last, no extra and kept on same pace in 2nd close home
mid-division, 8th 6 out, ridden from 3 out, no impression straight
rear of mid-division on inner, headway on inner 4 out, ridden in 6th approaching 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division on outer, mistake 2nd, slight mistake 7th, 6th and slight mistake 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, improved to lead 4 out, clear 2 out, soon ridden, pressed run-in, stayed on well under pressure close home
mid-division on inner, ridden 3 out, soon no impression
disputed lead, headed 2nd, led again from 6 out, headed 4 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, 4th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders on inner, not fluent 3rd, ridden 3 out, no impression
always behind, slight mistake 6th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead, led 2nd, headed 6 out, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly
mid-division, slight mistake 7th, progress from 3 out, ridden in 3rd and mistake 2 out, kept on one paced in 3rd run-in
tracked leaders, 4th and bad mistake 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, behind and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders in 6th, 7th 5 out, ridden from 3 out, 5th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, dropped to rear and slight mistake 6 out, weakened
SEA SCORPION (NAP) makes a quick reappearance after a convincing victory on heavy ground at Tramore for which he's been raised 7lb. That was only his seventh start over timber and Liz Doyle has booked a 7lb claimer so a quick double looks on the cards. Coolbane West completed a double over 2m4f and though beaten on his hat-trick attempt here earlier this month didn't get the best of runs and will make a bold bid to get back to winning ways. Tawseef wasn't far behind in that latter event though looks held but Call Vinnie has been a bit unfortunate not to have won over timber and should get into the frame. Clontarf has continued to run well since his victory at Down Royal in May, though that was on good ground.
Seskinane (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Towards rear, 9th and no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 9th of 12, 18 3/4l behind Emcon (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Tawseef (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden into 5th entering straight, 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace, 4th run-in, 4th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Irish Bulletin (11-11) at Limerick 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Coolbane West (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden into 6th 2 out, stayed on into 4th last, kept on same pace into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Irish Bulletin (11-11) at Limerick 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Toon River (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Close up and disputed lead, lost place from 3 out, no extra and not fluent next, eased straight, 13th of 16, dist behind Dawerann (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dare To Endeavour 18-1 (10-2) Prominent, bumped 1st, lost place before 8th, mistake and unseated rider 14th, at Aintree 3m 2f hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Stolberg (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th after 7th, pushed along before 10th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Curragh Na Gold (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, not fluent 6th, 8th after 7th, mistake 9th, soon headway to track leaders, no impression in moderate 3rd when slight mistake last, one pace, 3rd of 18, 12 1/2l behind Isleofhopendreams (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cappacurry Zak (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, soon 7th, no impression 4 out in moderate 6th, no extra straight, 7th of 11, dist behind Bellow Mome (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Nov.
Clontarf (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 4th entering straight, went 2nd 3 out, travelling well next, ridden in close 2nd after 2 out, 3rd at last, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 22, 2l behind Pause And Ponder (10-9) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Call Vinnie (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to dispute lead approaching last, not fluent and headed at last, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind The Living Beauty (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Bothair Clei (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression, never a factor, 7th of 11, 30l behind Sea Scorpion (10-3) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Duty Dance (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Princess Lir (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Held up, 10th from 6th, pushed along from 8th, no extra from 3 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Smadynium (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dawn Raider (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 24, dist behind Peace News (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Sea Scorpion (IRE) 7-2fav (10-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, went 2nd next, led 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec beating Supreme Steel (10-8) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Donegal Tuesday (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Held up, 13th from 7th, improved into 2nd approaching straight, soon challenged and on terms, headed last, no extra and one pace run-in, 4th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Jo Go (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Nov.
Nicole's Milan (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th at 4th, improved to 5th 4 out, no impression in moderate 5th 3 out, kept on same pace, tailed off, 4th of 15, dist behind Dr Mikey (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
