The Hurl (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 4 out, headed entering straight, dropped to 3rd after 3 out, soon no extra, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 4, 17l behind Shinrock Paddy (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f nov hdl G1 sft in Dec.
Quel Esprit (FR) 8-13fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 5 out, travelled well in 3rd 3 out, improved to lead after 2 out, clear before last, very easily, won at Cork 3m Grade 3 nov hdl hvy in Dec beating Last Draw (11-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Bostons Angel (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders mainly 3rd, driven along before 2 out where mistake, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Glenstal Abbey (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f nh nov hdl hvy in Dec.
Coole River (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Held up in touch, close 3rd from 4 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, briefly eased approaching straight, ran on well under pressure from last, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Saludos (11-9) at Punchestown 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) hvy in Dec.
Glenstal Abbey (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 3 out, ridden and kept on well from before last, won at Navan 2m 4f nh nov hdl hvy in Dec beating Quito De La Roque (11-5) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
King Of Ardcarne (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Led after 1st, hind bandages came loose 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon headed, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, lost 2nd run-in, 4th of 7, 15l behind Footy Facts (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl hvy in Dec.
Mick The Tooth (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 4th, driven along before 3 out, moderate 3rd from 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 14l behind Chicago Grey (11-9) at Thurles 2m Lstd hdl hvy in Dec.
Takestan (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Always in rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, trailing when hampered 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Dunguib (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hdl G1 hvy in Dec.
Mr Cracker (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division, fell 4th, in a race won by Whodoyouthink (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec, 14 ran.
