towards rear, 13th after 7th, 11th after 3 out, progress after 2 out, kept on, never on terms
mid-division, took closer order at 6th, 6th after 7th, 5th 3 out, headway to 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 8th after 7th, 7th 2 out, kept on run-in, never nearer
towards rear, unseated rider at 6th
in rear, reminders after 4th, mistake at 5th, 11th after 7th, under pressure after 3 out, no extra
chased leader, 3rd after 7th, progress to 2nd after 4 out, ridden and lost place approaching straight, 6th 2 out, kept on in 4th before last without threatening
close up, dropped to 10th after 7th, pulled up before 9th
chased leader, dropped to 12th after 7th, no impression, pulled up before 10th
tracked leader, 2nd after 7th, 3rd after 4 out, weakened approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division, progress to 5th after 7th, 6th 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out
rear, 14th after 7th, mistake at 8th, headway 3 out, progress to 4th 2 out, weakened
chased leader, 7th after 7th, under pressure in 9th after 3 out, good headway to 3rd 2 out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace
led, asserted before 3rd, reduced advantage at 8th, increased advantage after 4 out, pecked slightly 2 out, kept on well, comfortably
close up, 4th after 7th, dropped to 5th 2 out, no extra
chased leader, dropped to 9th after 7th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Baie Des Iles is just 4lb higher than when landing a very tough Punchestown handicap in February and a recent run over hurdles will have blown the cobwebs away. Sumos Novios hasn't had much experience for his age but has proved himself over this trip on testing ground so he should be involved in the finish with his rider's claim a bonus. The West's Awake is still a novice but has been beaten only once over fences and that was in a Grade 3. He makes his handicap debut and there should be more improvement in him. GO DARSI GO has only run once over fences when scoring easily at Roscommon in May. He's ben handed a mark of 130 for his handicap debut, which may have underestimated him, and a recent run over hurdles will have put him straight. Fine Theatre should have some improvement in him while Youcantcallherthat is in superb form and even a 9lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent a bold bid for a hat-trick.
Baie Des Iles (FR) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden before 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 13, 18l behind Red Devil Lads (11-5) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Sumos Novios (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Prominent, challenged straight and led before 2 out, soon narrowly headed, every chance and kept on well run-in, just denied, 2nd of 11, hd behind Coeur Joyeux (10-2) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
The West's Awake (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, ridden into 3rd entering straight, closer and mistake 2 out, stayed on to dispute before last, led last, kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Woods Well (11-7) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Charmix (FR) 20-1 (11-4) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, last of 4, dist behind Bachasson (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Uncle Danny (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up, soon last, pushed along briefly from 5th, pushed along briefly from next and soon closer order, dropped off front pair from 9th, some headway again before 4 out, soon no extra, eased straight, last of 3, dist behind Min (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden after 2 out and briefly short of room after last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Folsom Blue (11-1) at Clonmel 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Toon River (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) In rear, never a factor, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 7th and 11th, kept on one pace in straight, 13th of 16, 18 1/2l behind Travertine (10-3) at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Westerners Son (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Towards rear, reminders after 2nd, not fluent 4th, no danger before 7th, 10th of 12, dist behind Black Zero (10-1) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp sft in Mar.
Go Darsi Go (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leader in 2nd, challenged 2 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Kylecrue (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Vent De La Cote (FR) 12-1 (11-0) In rear, 6th after 6th, dropped to 8th after 8th, no impression in 6th 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 11, dist behind Doctor Phoenix (11-10) at Cork 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Youcantcallherthat (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and led 2 out, soon went clear, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec beating Magic Of Light (11-7) by 6l, 7 ran.
Goulane Davina (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, left 3rd at 8th, pushed along and no impression in 4th approaching straight, no extra, 4th of 10, dist behind Dinaria Des Obeaux (9-11) at Clonmel 2m 5f lst (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
De Benno (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, joined 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 15, 5 1/2l behind Nearly Nama'd (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Black Zero (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders in 6th, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 11th of 15, 31 1/2l behind Nearly Nama'd (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Stoughan Cross (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 4 out, ridden from next, headed entering straight, soon weakened, 5th of 13, dist behind Shar Whats Therush (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
