prominent, closer in 2nd before straight, no impression from 2 out, dropped to moderate 3rd and kept on same pace approaching last
waited with, 9th approaching 7 out, improved to chase leaders 3 out, 4th before straight, 3rd before 2 out, chased leader approaching last, stayed on best to catch tying up winner on line
chased leaders, lost place and slow jumps 7 out and next, poor 10th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, refused 6 out
mid-division, 8th approaching 7 out where fell
waited with, bad mistake 4th, went poor 7th approaching straight, soon no impression
always prominent, led before 2 out, clear approaching last, tying up closing stages and caught on line
soon mid-division, dropped to poor 9th and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
led, clear 7 out, slight peck 5 out, reduced lead before straight, soon headed and weakened
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, not fluent 5 out, mistake 3 out, closer in 5th before straight, 4th before 2 out and still a bit to do when fell
soon chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression, moderate 4th approaching last, kept on same pace without threatening
Paul Carberry has a tremendous book of rides today and DEFINITE CLASS looks another winner for him. Dessie Hughes' mare, runner-up in a Listed hurdle here in March, made a satisfactory debut over fences at Naas in October and was most unfortunate in a Grade 3 at Clonmel the following month won by Blazing Tempo as she was brought down at the last when still in contention. Grey Soldier was thrown in at the deep end on his chasing debut in a Grade 3 at Galway and, though not showing much improvement at Thurles, is expected to do better. Shane Rock can provide the main threat, however, as he was only four lengths adrift of Blackstairmountain at Clonmel and the winner landed a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Monday.
Fourth Class (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 11th of 13, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Nov.
Friendly Society (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 14, 46l behind Allee Garde (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chs hvy.
Grey Soldier (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th 5 out, left 4th next, left moderate 3rd 3 out, no impression on leaders straight, 4th of 15, 18l behind Rubert (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs in Nov.
Harbour Two (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Towards rear, fell 6th, in a race won by Call The Police (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs sft in Nov, 18 ran.
Lord Hear Us (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Led 2nd, headed 12th, pulled up suddenly 14th, in a race won by Springfield Raki (11-1) at Fakenham 3m beg chs (5) gd, 4 ran.
Milan Nua (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd from 6 out, pushed along but still well in touch when fell 2 out, in a race won by Crash (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs, 14 ran.
Shane Rock 6-1 (11-12) Always prominent, led after 3 out, soon ridden, headed and no extra after 2 out, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Blackstairmountain (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs hvy.
Steady Ed (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Alw pr, gd prog to disp 3out, row, won at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp hvy beating Great Luso (11-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
The Big Mosquito (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and no extra when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 22l behind Ballysteen (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
The Same Again (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, never a factor, tailed off, 15th of 20, well behind Jetson (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Definite Class (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden along in 4th approaching 2 out, left 2nd after 2 out and 1 length down when hampered and brought down after last, in a race won by Blazing Tempo (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Nov, 6 ran.
Billytheblacksmith (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, well off pace, poor 8th approaching 6 out, soon no impression, 8th of 16, dis behind Bishopsfurze (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs hvy in Nov.
