led, headed 4f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra over 2f out
mid-division, progress into 7th 5f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, stayed on to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent in close 2nd, led 4f out, ridden 3f out, pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 7th and switched out under 3f out, stayed on in 5th 2f out, challenged 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
mid-division, ridden towards rear 4f out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division, travelled well into 6th 3f out, 4th 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages
held up towards rear, ridden in 10th 4f out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, under pressure in 3rd 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong to go 4th
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out
chased leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra over 2f out
Winning point-to-pointer The Horsechesnut is a surprise entry here as he made a very promising debut over hurdles at Limerick last month where he looked a potentially useful stayer. TOMBSTONE also made his debut over timber at Wexford in November and did very well to get close to Aminabad. The form has worked out well with second and fourth having won subsequently so Gordon Elliott's charge can take this. Potters Point started odds-on for his debut between the flags in March but couldn't quite get there. He was subsequently bought for an incredible £260,000 at the Cheltenham Sales and he's bred to be a champion. Madame Des Champs is by the same stallion and she's one to keep an eye on as she makes her racecourse debut.
Dr Zoom (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 15th entering straight, soon pushed along, no impression, never a factor, 11th of 23, 26l behind Montys Meadow (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Emily's Flame (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Hamer's Last.
Say Geronimo (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Pr, wo with gd jmp at 3rd, slt adv 5out, jnd & hdd 2out, rdn to chse ldr appr last, no ch with ldr flat, ko, 2nd of 16, 8l behind The Bishop (12-2) at Tinahely 3m ire ptp.
The Horsechesnut (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Took keen hold early, tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, 6th after 8th, not fluent 3 out, 4th and pushed along before straight, went 2nd run-in, kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Fine Article (11-12) at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
On Fiddlers Green (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight and improved into 3rd over 1f out, no impression on winner and kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 18l behind The Gatechecker (11-6) at Limerick 2m NH flat hvy in Dec.
Potters Point (IRE) 4-6 (11-9) Alw pr, ld 3out, chall bef last, no ex close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Jeweloftheocean (11-9) at Monksgrange 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar.
Stay Focused (IRE) Lahib gelding out of Hardy Lamb.
Tombstone (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, towards rear, slightly impeded 2nd, closer in 4th 3 out, slight mistake last, no impression and kept on run-in, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Aminabad (11-9) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Amillionmemories (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5f out, weakened 4f out, completely tailed off, last of 6, well behind Bordini (11-8) at Navan 2m lstd nh flat (1) in Dec.
Honeybrunch (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, closer 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bonny Kate (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat sft in Dec.
Empress Scorpion (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden towards rear 5f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 41l behind Bonny Kate (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat sft in Dec.
Kanjo (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, detached approaching straight, 10th of 14, well behind Pylonthepressure (11-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat hvy in Dec.
Madame Des Champs (IRE) Robin Des Champs mare out of Callherwhatulike.
Mariatallchief (IRE) Indian Haven mare out of Bobbydazzle.
