mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, no impression
tracking leaders on inner when fell at 1st
mid-division, moderate 6th 4 out, soon ridden, went 4th 2 out, 4th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
always behind, mistake 4th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 7th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, slightly hampered 1st, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th and reminder, 3rd and pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, kept on under pressure run-in without reaching winner
tracked leaders in 6th, 5th when not fluent 5 out, headway into 2nd 3 out, improved to lead 2 out and soon ridden clear, stayed on well run-in
always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, headed 5th, 2nd 4 out, dropped to 4th next and pushed along, soon weakened
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th and slight mistake 4 out, ridden from next, no impression
rear of mid-division, fell at 4th
rear of mid-division, some progress after 3 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on without threatening
always behind, mistake 5th and rider briefly lost iron after next, never a factor
tracked leaders, led from 5th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd at last, no impression in 4th inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
PRINCE OF SCARS has been ready to make his much anticipated debut over fences for some time and though taking on plenty of rivals his quality should see him through. The winner of two handicaps over timber, he then landed the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown in December before finishing third to Thistlecrack in the Stayers' Hurdle at Aintree. Gordon Elliott also runs General Principle, a dual bumper and maiden hurdle winner who has a very smart pedigree for jumping fences. Three Wise Men wasn't far behind Koshari at Punchestown in April and is just the type his trainer does so well with but the main threat should come from Acapella Bourgeois. Sandra Hughes' charge is a dual Grade Two winner over hurdles and wasn't beaten far behind Bellshill in a Punchestown Grade One in April so he's another exciting prospect for chasing. Winning point-to-pointer Thecraicisninety made a bright start over fences on heavy going at Roscommon and is one to note for the coming months.
A Sizing Network (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, no extra approaching 2 out, 6th of 11, 24 1/4l behind Tempo Mac (11-12) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Acapella Bourgeois (FR) 4-1 (11-10) Led and disputed, slight mistakes 7th and 5 out, ridden in lead entering straight, headed before last, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 5l behind Bellshill (11-10) at Punchestown 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
General Principle (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out, no impression in 5th and slow at last, no extra, 6th of 8, 16 3/4l behind Sutton Place (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Le Posh Frog (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and detached approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace from 2 out, last of 8, 36 1/4l behind Concordin (11-12) at Wexford 2m hvy in Apr.
Lisclogher Lad (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Led, soon joined, jumped right 1st and at times after, headed but still prominent when mistake 8th, soon lost place and no impression, mistake last, 15th of 20, 33l behind Go It Alone (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Master Ruffit (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders in rear, lost place from 4 out, last of 3, dist behind Billy Billy (10-10) at Ayr 3m (4) hvy in Mar.
Mullinavat (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division early, towards rear from 4th, weakened in rear before 6th, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Ball D'arc (11-12) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Prince Of Scars (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up in last pair, jumped slowly 8th, effort 3 out, soon hung left, one pace from 2 out, went 3rd final 75 yards, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Thistlecrack (11-7) at Aintree 3m 1f (1) sft in Apr.
Road To Respect (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Prominent, led 2nd, joined 6th, led again before 8th, not fluent 9th, mistake 10th, joined 3 out, soon headed, dropped to 7th approaching straight, weakened, 10th of 24, dist behind Cup Final (11-7) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
The Gatechecker (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear on outer, 10th halfway, went moderate 7th after 3 out, 6th and slight mistake next, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 32 1/4l behind Nambour (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f Yielding in Oct.
Thecraicisninety 7-1 (11-12) Led, pressed straight, headed between last 2, soon one pace and dropped to 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Space Cadet (11-12) at Roscommon 2m hvy in Oct.
Three Wise Men (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led, mistake 4th, joined 9th, soon headed but remained close up, no impression and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 9, 10 1/2l behind Disko (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Uncle Danny (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Prominent, on terms 2nd, soon led, slight mistake 4th, joined 7th, soon headed, 4th approaching straight, impeded 3 out, no extra and not fluent 2 out, 5th of 13, dist behind Lieutenant Colonel (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
Back Before Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, dropped to mid-division after 3rd, dropped to 11th before 5 out and soon no danger, tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Full Cry (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Blazing West (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders early, dropped to rear from halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Keppols Queen (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leader, disputed from 6th, led before 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, just held 3rd at line, 3rd of 7, 6 3/4l behind Whiteout (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 2f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Not For Burning (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, progress to dispute before 6th, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no impression before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 19, 5 3/4l behind Just Cause (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Donnellan (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 32 3/4l behind Nambour (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f Yielding in Oct.
Paper Lantern (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slightly hampered 4th, no impression from 7 out, moderate 6th entering straight, never a factor, 6th of 11, dist behind Alpha Des Obeaux (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f gd in Oct.
