towards rear, progress to 12th after 4th, headway after 3 out, 5th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on principals, weakened before last
tracked leader, 2nd to clear leader after 2nd, closed before 4th, led 4 out, jumped right 3 out, wandered before 2 out where slight mistake, bumped with rival before last, ridden and kept on best run-in
mid-division, headway after 3rd, 3rd after 4th, mistake 4 out and soon dropped to 5th, challenged on inner and bumped with leader before last where not fluent, kept on same pace in 3rd closing stages
chased leader, dropped to 9th after 4th, lost place and weakened before 2 out
rear, 16th after 4th, weakened after 3 out, never a factor
close up, 4th to clear leader after 2nd, 5th after 4th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened quickly
in touch, slight mistake in 4th at 2nd, soon 3rd behind clear leader, took closer order before 4th where not fluent, 4th after 4th, 3rd after 4 out, 2nd after 3 out, ridden and kept on run-in, held
in rear, not fluent at 3rd, detached at 4th, no impression, never a factor
towards rear, 15th after 4th, progress before 2 out where not fluent, kept on same pace to moderate 8th, no danger
chased leader, dropped to 10th after 4th, no impression on principals in 7th 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, 7th after 4th, no impression on principals in 6th 2 out, weakened after 2 out
soon led, not fluent at 1st, edged right after 1st, asserted and clear after 2nd, kept wide, reduced advantage before 4th, headed at 5th, weakened after 3 out
rear, 17th after 4th, progress before 2 out where slight mistake, kept on same pace to moderate 7th, no threat
in touch, 6th after 4th, progress to 4th after 4 out, improved to 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 4th before last, weakened run-in
in rear, 14th after 4th, no impression, weakened after 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 11th after 4th, weakened after 3 out
chased leader and ran freely, 8th after 4th, headway after 3 out, dropped to 8th and no impression 2 out, soon weakened
towards rear, 13th after 4th, weakened after 3 out
Quite a few promising types here and it might be worth giving another chance to FLAME BEARER who will hopefully go off at an each-way price. Pat Doyle's inmate was rather low-key on hurdling debut but impressed in landing a couple of bumpers, one of which came on the heavy ground he's due to face here. He should come on plenty for that initial hurdling run. Both Bronn and Killer Mode looked useful in landing their respective bumper successes and there's every chance they will transfer that promise to hurdling. One Last Tango also has a bumper win to call upon and is respected along with Noble Birth and Bang On Target.
Better Times Ahead (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Mid-division, moderate 5th after 4 out, no impression, never a factor, 5th of 16, dist behind Largy Debut (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Bronn (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress in 5th 2 1/2f out, disputed 2f out, ridden and bumped entering straight, narrow lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Yielding in Apr beating Howyabud (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Flame Bearer (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, 2nd after 3rd, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th when mistake next, no extra, 5th of 18, 29l behind Dysart Dynamo (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Getaway Missile (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Chasing The Gold.
He Ain't Heavy (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 4 out, tailed off, 19th of 23, dist behind Hawai Game (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Hey Johnny (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra from 2 out, 13th of 21, dist behind Watch House Cross (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Killer Mode (IRE) 10-3 (12-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, headway travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 2m Yielding in Dec beating Nonbinding (12-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Like A G Six (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra under 4f out, weakened, tailed off, 18th of 22, dist behind Crowns Major (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
L'yser (FR) 18-1 (11-11) Led, under pressure and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly 2f out, 7th of 13, 19 1/4l behind Kilbunny Pontic (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Nov.
Noble Birth 4-1 (11-9) Prominent and led after 2nd, slight mistakes 4th and 5th, joined 4 out, slight mistake 2 out and soon headed, ridden and dropped to 4th last, no extra run-in, 8th of 21, 3 3/4l behind Captain Conby (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Nov.
One Last Tango (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Chased leader, 5th after 6th, niggled along in 4th before 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, no threat, 4th of 13, 7 3/4l behind In From The Cold (11-9) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Oct.
Prince Zaltar (FR) 3-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, slt mstk 4out, prog to 2nd aftr 3out, no ex in fair 3rd bef 2out where left 2nd, ko, 2nd of 11, 4l behind So Scottish (11-11) at Corbeagh House 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Rebellious Gale (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Mid-division on inner, bumped and mistake at 4th, mistake next, moderate 12th and mistake 3 out, no impression, 10th of 21, dist behind Ardla (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
The Flying Spur (FR) 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 3 out, pushed along in moderate 7th 2 out, moderate 7th and mistake at last, no impression, 8th of 21, 26 1/4l behind Ardla (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
The Sages Answer (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Answer Ur Phone.
West Breeze (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Newcastlebeauty.
Bang On Target (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, headway over 4f out, effort and bumped into straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 3rd at line, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Imperial Ruler (11-5) at Tipperary 2m sft in May.
Fourgenerations (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Chased leaders and ran freely early, dropped to mid-division halfway, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Anseo (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Mid-division on inner, slightly hampered at 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 21, dist behind Ardla (12-0) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Getaway Beauty (IRE) Getaway M out of Who Let De Dogsout.