in rear, badly hampered after 1st, last halfway, pushed along in 9th after 3 out, detached in 9th before 2 out, never a factor
soon led, under pressure and ridden before 2 out, dropped to 5th 2 out, 4th after last, no extra
chased leaders, close 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, dropped to 3rd run-in, one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden after 2 out, switched left in 5th before last, kept on same pace to 4th
towards rear, mistake at 1st and unseated jockey
chased leaders, close 4th halfway, ridden after 2 out, progress to 2nd after last, kept on without reaching winner
prominent in 2nd, travelled well to lead 2 out, pushed along before last, kept on well, comfortably
towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, driven in 6th after 2 out, no impression after last
towards rear, hampered after 1st, 7th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 8th before 2 out, no impression
held up 5th, improved to 3rd 4 out, 2nd 2 out where mistake, dropped to 7th at last, no extra
tracked leaders in 3rd on outer, mistake at 1st, dropped to 7th, mistake at 3rd, 9th halfway, progress to 6th 4 out where slow jump and mistake, soon dropped to rear, detached after 3 out and ridden, eased before 2 out, completely tailed off
Phil's Magic began his career by finishing runner-up over hurdles in April and has since done well in bumpers, scoring at Tipperary in June. He's certain to improve and should go well. LITTLE HAARTH won a Navan bumper before a very promising second to Tom's Article over hurdles there. He couldn't handle the long odds-on Henry Higgins at Gowran but the winner is highly regarded and the remainder were well behind. Des McDonogh's charge is taken to get back on the winning trail though Utmost Zeal, a faller when clear on his debut between the flags, looks a real threat despite only scrambling home in a Punchestown bumper last month. The experienced Irish Bulletin looks best of the remainder.
Best Of Three 16-1 (10-10) Always behind, hampered on bend at halfway, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 15, well behind Subtle Ben (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl in Apr.
Black Ice (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th before 2 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 10l behind Ronava (11-7) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Raced 2nd, 3rd halfway, pushed along 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 11, 18l behind Orgilgo Bay (11-7) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl (grade c) gd in Sep.
Little Haarth (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Led and disputed early, 2nd from before 2nd, disputed again from 4th where slight mistake, headed 2 out, soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Henry Higgins (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Modem 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, closer in 7th halfway, went 3rd early straight, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hazariban (8-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcp sft in Oct (flat).
Phil's Magic (IRE) 6-4fav (10-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong and led close home, won at Tipperary 2m 4yo NH flat gd in Jun beating Lady In Motion (10-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sizing John 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 18l behind Forgotten Rules (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo NH flat gd in Apr.
Snakes And Ladders (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) In rear, pushed along and no impression halfway, never a factor, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 9l behind In Salutem (8-9) at Navan 5f hcp sft in Oct (flat).
Thefruitman (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Towards rear, not fluent 6th, no impression approaching straight, 15th of 16, 44l behind The Herds Garden (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Utmost Zeal (IRE) 4-11fav (11-10) Soon chased leaders in 4th at modest pace, took keen hold, 3rd before halfway, on terms approaching straight, led over 2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, kept on well, all out, won at Punchestown 2m NH flat gf in Oct beating Beau Et Sublime (11-3) by hd, 7 ran.
Turnherup (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Soon chased leaders in 3rd at modest pace, 4th before halfway, dropped to last from 2f out, no impression, last of 7, 12l behind Utmost Zeal (11-10) at Punchestown 2m NH flat gf in Oct.
Walk To Freedom (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Got slight bump 1st, tracked leaders, fell 2nd, in a race won by Vote Of Confidence (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Oct, 15 ran.
