led, pushed along and strongly pressed before 2 out, joined 2 out, soon headed, ridden and no impression disputing 2nd when not fluent at last, went 2nd run-in, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, challenged travelling well before 2 out, on terms 2 out and soon led, 3 lengths clear at last, kept on well, comfortably
held up towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th and no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, 9th halfway, mistake 7th, pushed along when badly hampered 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
held up in rear, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out
mid-division, 8th halfway, in touch in 7th when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, not fluent 7th and mistake 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, almost on terms 2 out, soon no impression, disputed 2nd at last, 3rd again on run-in, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression when not fluent 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along 4th, in rear when mistake 6th, ridden and no extra 4 out, tailed off
The Ballyboys has won twice around here but hasn't run since March last year. Sefton Warrior, who was engaged in the 12.35 at Leopardstown yesterday, has gone close on a couple of occasions though those who plunged on Womalko in a novices' handicap at Cork will be looking for compensation after a narrow defeat. The five-year-old was having only his fifth start over timber and can get into the frame again though CARNET DE STAGE (NAP) looks the one to beat. A very easy winner over fences at Downpatrick in October, he reverted to hurdles over a slightly longer trip at Fairyhouse last month and only weakened close home. Robindevidastar looked to have a chance in the 2.05 at Leopardstown yesterday where Bergentown and Donnrua Dream were also engaged.
Ballyadam Destiny 14-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, reminder 5th, ridden in 4th after 4 out, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 14, 29 1/4l behind Shes Some Doll (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f sft in Dec.
Womalko (FR) 5-2jfav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway entering straight, 3rd after 3 out, pushed along in 2nd before next, ridden and no impression before last, pressed winner run-in, kept on, held close home, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Thedancingfarrier (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Battle Of Benburb (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, soon no extra, 9th of 15, dist behind Breezy Bell (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Carnet De Stage (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Led, headed 3rd, disputed lead from 5th, ridden and led approaching 2 out, soon strongly pressed, headed at last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Fulysse (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-division on inner, travelled well entering straight and headway between horses to go 2nd 2 out, challenged last where slight mistake, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Cherif De L'Isle (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hvy in Mar.
Dalileo (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Prominent, tracked leaders after 3rd, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 16th of 17, dist behind Thedancingfarrier (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Name Me Famous (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 27 1/2l behind Lucky Max (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Hollywood West (IRE) 7-1 (11-13) Pushed along briefly early, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace from before straight, 8th of 20, 18 3/4l behind Henry Sellers (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Problem Solver (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and mistake next, ridden and slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Whiskeywealth (12-0) at Clonmel 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Happy Dreams (FR) 150-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and no danger from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 16, dist behind Largy Debut (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Greenhill Damsel (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 13th at 5th, under pressure before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 12th of 19, dist behind Indigo Breeze (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Sulafaat (IRE) 250-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 5 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Humble Glory (11-9) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Sefton Warrior 5-1 (10-8) Held up in mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, improved into 6th before 3 out, ridden 3 out, no extra and slight mistake next, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Shantou Lucky (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Bergentown (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Chased leaders early and ran freely, 7th halfway, ridden briefly after 3 out, travelled well and closer before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, 6th and slight mistake last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Robyndeglory (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Towards rear, pulled up after 3rd, at Thurles 3m 1f hcp gd in Dec.
Close Enough (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders early, mid-division from 5th, towards rear halfway, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Elite Des Mottes (10-12) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Donnrua Dream (IRE) 80-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, mistake 5th, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind Whatdeawant (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Zalika (IRE) 18-1 (11-1) Chased leader, 4th before 4th, improved to 2nd 3 out, dropped to 5th before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Cahirdown Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Desertmore Glen 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, slipped up after 3 out, at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Getaway Master (IRE) 300-1 (11-4) Raced off pace in rear, detached at 3rd, moderate 6th at 5th, under pressure after 4 out, weakened, never a factor, completely tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Saint Felicien (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m Yielding in Nov.
Kasakh Noir (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, mistake 2 out, no extra, 14th of 16, dist behind The Declaimer (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
