tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, improved into 2nd after 3 out, led before last, drew clear, easily
settled 2nd, mistake 1st, weakened quickly after 3 out
always behind
rear of mid-division, some progress into 8th before 3 out, weakened approaching next
mid-division, 8th after 3 out, ridden and progress next, moderate 3rd last, stayed on
mid-division, 12th approaching 4 out, 6th and progress approaching 3 out, 3rd into straight, soon ridden, no extra before last
towards rear throughout, under pressure from 3rd
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out
prominent, hampered 1st, 4th 4 out, effort after 3 out, weakened quickly next
soon 2nd, 3rd and driven along 4 out, ridden and lost place 3 out, no extra next
always behind
mid-division, 9th after halfway, no extra from 3 out
tracked leaders in 5th, lost place before 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear, 13th and progress 4 out, 5th approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure
led, clear before 4th, jumped right 4 out, strongly pressed before 2 out, headed before last, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out
mid-division, 10th 4 out, took closer order next, 9th and ridden 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, progress next, 4th before 2 out, soon no extra
always behind, tailed off
HAROLD'S CROSS has been running very well in tough handicaps without quite managing to get there but his recent second to Fool's Wildcat at Leopardstown was only his sixth start. He can finally lose his maiden tag though there are numerous dangers including another with scope, William Wordsworth, who gained a comfortable victory over the C&D last time. Jeunopse produced her best effort to date over timber in a maiden here in October and doesn't look badly treated, but connections of Benash won't be too happy that he has been raised 5lb for finishing runner-up to Might Be Magic at Fairyhouse. Top cross-country performer Garde Champetre is likely to find a few too quick for him, a remark that also applies to Sharekan, who was in excellent form over further at this time a year ago.
Benash (IRE) 11-8fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Might Be Magic (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Led, headed 6 out, ridden and weakened from 4 out, last of 9, 36l behind Ainama (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Nov.
Shanrod (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, behind from early straight, eased when beaten after 2 out, last of 9, well behind Might Be Magic (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30.
Action Master 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division on inner, moderate 6th halfway, closer 2 out, soon no extra, eased when beaten run-in, 12th of 13, 31l behind Prima Vista (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 in Dec.
Garde Champetre (FR) 6-5fav (11-8) In touch until slightly lost place and dropped towards rear 25th, progress before 4 out, tracked leading pair before 2 out, chased leader before last, drew upsides and every chance after last, found no extra and held final 150 yards, 2nd of 10, nk behind Lacdoudal (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m 7f crs cntry chs (5yo+) (2) gs in Nov.
Kilbrannish Hill (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 5th after 4 out, improved into close 3rd after 3 out, weakened next, 10th of 25, 15l behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Sharekan (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 12, 50l behind Bale O'shea (10-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Dec.
Convincing 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear, progress 4 out, 6th 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 20l behind Flemensford (9-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Annie May (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, progress 4 out, 5th after 3 out, no extra approaching last, 8th of 25, 14l behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Fivestar Alstars (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 16th of 25, 36l behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Karlu (GER) 20-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, last of 16, well behind The Buck (9-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Oct.
Carlowsantana (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, 8th after 3 out, no extra from next, 8th of 11, 32l behind Ned Of The Hill (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Dec.
On Your Way 16-1 (9-13) Settled in rear of mid-division, 7th 3 out, no extra from next, 6th of 9, 20l behind Might Be Magic (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30.
Jeunopse (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Well off pace in mid-division, closed from 3 out, every chance next, ridden in 5th and no impression before last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Si C'etait Vrai (11-7) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Oct.
William Wordsworth (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Made all, soon clear lead, jumped right, reduced advantage 3 out, asserted again before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Naas 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) sft beating Cantrell (9-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Our Nana Rose (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, went 6th on outer 3 out, ridden and no extra from 2 out, 8th of 9, 33l behind Might Be Magic (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30.
Harold's Cross (AUS) 8-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, some headway before 2 out, went 5th at last, kept on well under pressure run-in, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Dec.
Tinas Exhibition (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Quarton (10-7) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft.
Missy Mahopac (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Never a factor, 13th of 18, well behind Riverscape (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl fm in Jun.
Strain Of Fame (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, no extra from 2 out, 9th of 13, 26l behind Prima Vista (10-0) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 in Dec.
Jak Dream 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 5th on outer halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace without threatening, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Might Be Magic (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30.
