towards rear throughout, never a factor
prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 5th and joined when not fluent next, pushed along before straight, headed before 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last
held up, 12th after 4th, no danger approaching straight, kept on
soon chased leaders, 7th after 4th, slight mistake 6th, 6th before straight, soon 5th, no impression when not fluent 2 out, one pace
took keen hold towards rear, never a factor, kept on same pace from 3 out
prominent early, slightly impeded 2nd, 10th after 4th, no impression approaching straight
prominent, not fluent 2nd, 2nd after 4th, on terms 6th, led before 2 out where slight mistake, not fluent last, stayed on well to assert run-in
soon mid-division, 8th after 4th, no extra from 3 out
soon tracked leaders, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, soon raced in 4th, mistake 5th, 3rd before straight, chased winner from before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
led, headed 2nd where slight mistake, 3rd after 4th, on terms before 7th, dropped to 5th before straight, soon no impression
soon chased leaders, 6th after 4th, dropped to moderate 7th before straight, not fluent 2 out, no impression
held up, 14th after 4th, never a factor, tailed off
held up, 11th after 4th, moderate 8th before straight, soon no impression, kept on
tracked leaders, impeded 2nd, 5th after 4th, mistake 6th, 4th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
slow to jump off, soon mid-division, 9th after 4th, dropped behind behind from before 7th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 13th after 4th, never a factor, tailed off
Ballycahane showed massive improvement when tackling this trip for the first time here and with more to come looks certain to get into the argument. First To Boogie would have won his only start between the flags but for falling and looked a very smart prospect when landing a Bellewstown bumper in August. AENGUS won a bumper over 2m2f then found the minimum trip too short on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown. He'll be better suited by this likely test of stamina and gets the vote. Jim Culloty's dual point-to-point winner River Of Time looks certain to do better in time.
Accordion Twilight (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, some progress into moderate 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra 2 out, 10th of 15, 39l behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Ballycahane (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 3rd entering straight, pushed along after 2 out, plenty to do in 3rd at last, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Lisclogher Lad (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Cisro (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Architect-line.
First To Boogie (IRE) 2-1fav (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, 5th before halfway, closer in 4th 3f out, 3rd 2f out, soon switched left to inner, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f ldy N H flat gd in Aug beating Thomas Ledger (11-11) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Repeater 14-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 13th after 3rd, moderate 9th into straight, soon no impression, one pace,, 7th of 16, 36l behind Rogue Trader (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
River of Time (IRE) 4-5 (12-2) Pr, 2nd 1/2way, closer 2nd on inner 2out, prog to ld bef straight, kow aft last, won at Quakerstown 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Emkae (12-2) by 3l, 9 ran.
Aengus (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent, not fluent and got a slight bump 1st, soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 2nd, 4th on inner approaching straight, no impression in 5th at last, one pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Alvisio Ville (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Bouldtailorquigley (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Cordal Dream.
Tongie (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 6th at 6th, dropped off leaders before 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 28l behind Russian Bill (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Adreamstillalive (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th at 5th, 5th approaching straight, soon one pace, 7th of 16, 24l behind Aunt Nora (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Havnt Time (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Always rear, never a factor, no threat from 4 out, 12th of 16, well behind Lyrical Theatre (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Here To Win 50-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along after 6th, soon no impression and one pace from 2 out, 11th of 22, 22l behind Mount Corkish Girl (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mares mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Lough Lass (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Held up, 14th at 5th, slight mistake 8th, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 8th of 16, 25l behind Aunt Nora (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Aiyana 12-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 10th at 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, one pace, 10th of 16, 29l behind Aunt Nora (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Annie Rocks (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Miranda's Lace.
Milan Time (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, last of 12, well behind Bonny Kate (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat sft in Dec.
