rear of mid-division, hampered at 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, mistake and hampered at 4th, 4th 3 out, pushed along and close enough in 5th when pecked badly on landing and unseated rider 2 out
tracked leaders early until short of room and bad mistake at 1st, soon mid-division, 6th 3 out, ridden entering straight, 6th and left 5th 2 out, went moderate 3rd after last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, left 2nd at 4th, disputed lead 3 out, pushed along and led approaching 2 out, soon went clear, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, comfortably
mid-division on inner, headway into 4th at halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon went 2nd, kept on without threatening winner run-in
rear of mid-division, closer in 8th when fell 4 out
tracked leaders early until slight mistake 1st and soon mid-division, reminder 4th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
towards rear, closer in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression straight, never a factor
towards rear, pushed along briefly at 3rd, pushed along and some progress entering straight, moderate 9th and left 8th next, kept on without threatening
disputed lead, left in front at 4th, joined 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, 3rd before last, no extra in 4th run-in
isputed lead, fell 4th
mid-division on outer, slightly hampered at 4th, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
ALLARDYCE has had numerous chances and keeps turning them down. He was beaten a long way when runner-up over this trip at Limerick last time and looks vulnerable. However, it's difficult to find one with the form to beat him and he won't get a better chance. Monatomic was also well beaten on his debut at Gowran but looked in need of the experience and will have come on markedly for the run. Boherard Boy hasn't shown much though could be suited by the longer trip but Western Ruler weakened quickly when tackling this distance at Clonmel. Best Behavior could provide the main threat as he hasn't been beaten far in either of his two starts over timber over slightly further.
Arch Stanton (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division on inner, 10th 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 10th of 24, dist behind Play The Game (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Monatomic (IRE) 18-1 (11-10) Mid-division on outer, 7th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression in straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, dist behind Scarpeta (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Allardyce 7-2 (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd before 7th, progress to 2nd 3 out, no impression on leader and ridden entering straight, kept on one pace in moderate 2nd, 2nd of 7, 22l behind Beyond The Law (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Western Ruler (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd before 5th, 4th into straight, soon no impression, 4th of 13, 29l behind Moonshine Bay (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Jan.
Best Behavior (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, briefly impeded approaching 4th, 6th approaching 5th, 4th approaching straight, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Flawless Escape (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Itscatrionaschoice (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 10th before 5th, under pressure and weakened after 3 out, 13th of 23, 34 3/4l behind Us And Them (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cluan Dara (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Knockraha Pylon (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Play The Dane (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place 7f out, ridden and weakened to rear over 6f out, soon detached, completely tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Jammy George (11-11) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Dec.
Boherard Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 16, dist behind Pete So High (10-10) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Fr Gilligansvoyge 100-1 (11-9) Held up, 16th before 4th, moderate 15th approaching 6th, some headway and kept on same pace straight, 9th of 17, dist behind Not Many Left (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Reach Up 33-1 (11-4) Raced in 3rd, 4th halfway, dropped to last over 3f out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Minella Encore (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec.
Famous Day (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Held up, 12th before 4th, some headway and kept on same pace straight, 8th of 17, dist behind Not Many Left (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Ilsnepasserontpas (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 8th 1/2way & 4out, clsly grpd bef 2out, hdwy 2nd 2out, chall bef last, kow but not get to wnr, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Good Auld Times (11-11) at Moira 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Gliondar Mo Chroi (IRE) Stowaway M out of Treen.
