rear of mid-division, mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, slow jump 9th, moderate 6th 3 out, pushed along and went 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, progress 3 out, on terms before 2 out, led after 2 out, pushed along and joined again last, ridden and headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, not match winner
led and soon clear, raced keenly, slight mistake 1st, slight mistake 6th, not fluent and reduced advantage 8th, headed and no extra before 2 out
towards rear, pushed along briefly 5th, 8th when mistake and unseated rider 8th
towards rear, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out
chased clear leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and losing place when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
tracked leaders, mistake 1st and slow next, 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, ridden before 3 out,
towards rear, a little keen early, 9th halfway, moderate 7th 3 out, pushed along and progress on outer entering straight, on terms before 2 out, headed after 2 out, ridden to challenge again last, led final 150 yards, stayed on best
Miracle In Medinah has never won over jumps and looked as though he needed further than this when runner-up over 3m1f at Punchestown. ROCK ON BARNEY has been in superb form, winning three of his last four, the latest by a wide margin when sent to Wetherby. He's up 7lb but can take care of Kristian Goingwel, who is up 8lb for a very convincing success at Down Royal. It's difficult to see past the top trio though winning hurdler Load Up Time has only had three runs over fences.
Miracle In Medinah 10-1 (10-9) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, disputed 7th after 9th, headway approaching 7 out, 2nd approaching 3 out, soon 3rd, almost on terms before 2 out, 2nd and not fluent last and no impression, one pace, 2nd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Screaming Colours (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 2f hcp hvy in Nov.
Rock On Barney (IRE) 15-2 (10-1) Tracked leaders, joined leader 14th, led before 4 out, soon went clear, easily, won at Wetherby 3m hcp (4) sft in Dec beating Who's In The Box (11-3) by 10l, 12 ran.
Kristian Goingwel (IRE) 10-3fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 8th, headed briefly before 3 out, pushed along and asserted after 2 out, 5 lengths clear run-in, eased close home, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec beating Peterstown (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Chesterville (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Prominent, 3rd to clear leaders before 3rd, took closer order before 5th, progress after 6th, dropped to 7th and under pressure after 3 out, left 5th after 2 out, weakened, 5th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Chalky White (11-5) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Load Up Time (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Moscowsowhat (12-0) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Springfield Lodge (IRE) 125-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 29l behind Moscowsowhat (12-0) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Woddy Wynne (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Soon led, joined 3rd, led again before 5th, pushed along and headed entering straight, dropped to 5th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 9, 31 1/4l behind Chief Of Police (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Ice Cool 18-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 12th 3 out, kept on without threatening from 2 out, 6th of 18, 23 1/4l behind Stoughan Cross (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Johnnys Girl (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 34 1/2l behind Presenting Point (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Carnet De Stage (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Waited with, 6th after 8th, pulled up quickly after 5 out, at Killarney 2m 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Legal Lord 150-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, dist behind Front View (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
