tracked leaders, close up from 2nd and disputed at times, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and tailed off
led and disputed, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, travelled well to lead after 2 out, 2-length advantage approaching last, ridden after last, headed final 100 yards, no extra
held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 2 out, ridden into 4th before last, stayed on into 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, stayed on into 2nd before last, led final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure
disputed early, close up and pressed leaders from 2nd, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, slight mistake 6th and reminder, ridden 4 out, no impression entering straight
mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
rear, mistake 2nd, pushed along from halfway, slight mistake 4 out and ridden, no extra next
mid-division briefly, soon tracked leaders, close up from 2nd and disputed at times, led and disputed from before 7th, ridden and narrowly headed before 2 out, no extra after 2 out
A race for horses unplaced in all starts under Rules. BRENNUS LESCRIBAA (NAP), fourth in a big field at Down Royal, occupied the same position in a much better race than this at Punchestown and looks the one to beat. Hillsdale jumped poorly in his first two starts and paid the price but was much more fluent at Punchestown and can reach a place. Iron Allen, a winner between the flags, showed little before a much better run over a trip too short at Thurles and can also get into contention. Finished Article may prove best of the remainder.
Black Barrel (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In touch, lost place after 2nd, 11th after 8th, progress after 2 out, weakened run-in, 7th of 15, 32 3/4l behind Shotgun Jack (11-4) at Galway 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Brennus Lescribaa (FR) 18-1 (11-7) Prominent, pushed along in 4th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 14 3/4l behind Predators Gold (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn sft in Nov.
Hillsdale (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 24l behind Loughglynn (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 5f mdn sft in Nov.
Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Towards rear, mistake at 1st, badly hampered by loose horse at 2nd, 13th before 5th, weakened and detached at 5th, 13th of 16, dist behind Lombron (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Iron Allen (FR) 80-1 (11-5) Held up, towards rear halfway, progress into 8th before straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Herculaneum (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Jeronimo De L'ouch (FR) 150-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders early, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra 3f out, 8th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Big Dispute (11-10) at Killarney 2m 1f Good - Yielding in May.
Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 125-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 15th of 19, dist behind Predators Gold (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn sft in Nov.
Finished Article (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 13th of 14, dist behind Nick Rockett (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Silverfort Lady (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Rear, jumped poorly first circuit and several mistakes, trailing halfway, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Walk In The Stars (IRE) 200-1 (11-2) Never closer than mid-division, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Felicie Du Maquis (11-2) at Lingfield 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Nov.
