soon chased leaders, 6th after 4th, mistake 4 out, still 6th 3 out, 5th approaching straight, one pace from 2 out
took keen hold early, soon mid-division, 10th after 4th, 9th 3 out, no impression from before straight
tracked leaders, 3rd after 4th, not fluent 3 out, pushed along straight, still 3rd 2 out, challenged on inner in 2nd from before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, a little keen, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, soon raced in 4th, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, pushed along before 2 out, soon challenged, 3rd before last, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, 5th after 4th, 7th 3 out, no impression from before straight
soon mid-division, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, 9th after 4th, 10th 3 out, moderate 11th approaching straight and no impression, hit last
soon led, joined 4 out, headed straight and 4th 2 out, soon no impression
towards rear, jumped left 1st, 13th after 4th, no danger from before 3 out
close up, soon 2nd, slight mistake 6th, on terms 4 out, led straight, pressed from before last, ridden out run-in, stayed on well
soon mid-division, 8th after 4th, moderate 10th approaching straight, soon no impression
towards rear, 14th after 4th, not fluent next, soon no danger, tailed off
soon mid-division, 7th after 4th, slightly slow next, 5th 3 out, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, moderate 4th at last, one pace
towards rear, 12th after 4th, no danger from before 3 out, tailed off
held up, 11th after 4th, moderate 8th approaching straight and no impression, kept on
towards rear, not fluent 1st, pecked 2nd, last after 4th, behind from next, completely tailed off
This shouldn't take much winning and can go the way of MY HOMETOWN, who started odds-on for his debut between the flags at Dromahane and won as he liked. He's related to five winners and looks a smart prospect. Kennady ran poorly when tried over hurdles at Killarney in August and was a big outsider in a four-runner race when reverting to a bumper at Clonmel but duly obliged and has another crack at racing over obstacles. Cest Notre Gris only has moderate form and hasn't run since May but the main threat should come from newcomer Cliff House, a dual winner on the Flat who wasn't beaten far in two top handicaps in October.
Aza Run (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Took keen hold, chased leaders, 5th halfway, 2nd 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 5th of 9, 15l behind Altiepix (11-11) at Tramore 2m ldy N H flat.
Carraig Aniar (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Rear and jumped right 1st, soon behind, never a factor, 13th of 18, well behind Max Dynamite (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Cest Notre Gris (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd entering straight, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Florishwells D'ete (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Cliff House (IRE) 16-1 (7-11) Prominent, soon raced in 7th, switched right 1 1/2f out, still 7th 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 22, 3l behind Clondaw Warrior (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp in Oct (flat).
Disputed (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, under pressure in 4th and no impression 2 out, no extra before last, 12th of 29, 21l behind Domesday Book (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Hammered Silver (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and well beaten over 2f out, last of 13, 41l behind Medal of Valour (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Sep (flat).
Kennady (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Led, disputed before halfway, led 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, strongly pressed close home, won at Clonmel 2m NH flat hvy in Nov beating Pearl Diamond (11-4) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Lord Boru (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Miss Od.
My Hometown (IRE) 1-2 (11-9) Made virtually all & jw, chall frm 7th & ld again 5out, went clr bef 2out, sow & won hard-held, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp sft beating Ben Button (11-9) by 4l, 10 ran.
Santo Prince (USA) 5-1 (10-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 3 out, soon dropped to 6th, no impression 2 out, soon eased, last of 7, 50l behind Who Let De Dogsout (11-7) at Sligo 2m nh nov hdl sft in May.
The Pine Martin (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Regal Holly.
Tippmanboy (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, no extra under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 31l behind Pylonthepressure (11-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat hvy.
Zarliman (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Naoise (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) in Oct (flat).
Aiyana 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, hampered 2nd, 12th halfway, no extra after 4 out, 13th of 16, well behind Lyrical Theatre (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Purple Gang (IRE) Beneficial filly out of Melana Star.
