prominent, on terms 1st, 2nd before straight, disputed 3rd 2 out, no impression from before last where moderate 3rd, one pace
led, wandered before 1st and joined, wandered before 2nd and on bend away from stands where reminder, not fluent 3rd, slight mistake 5th, led before straight, joined 2 out, narrowly headed run-in, led again closing stages, stayed on best
soon raced in 4th, not fluent 2nd, in rear from 4th, 4th again before straight where raced on outer, disputed 3rd 2 out, no impression from before last where moderate 4th, dropped to last near line
in rear, 4th from 4th, last again before straight, disputed 3rd 2 out, no impression from before last where in rear, kept on same pace into 4th near line
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, on terms 4th, soon 3rd again, challenged and on terms 2 out, gained narrow lead run-in, not match winner and kept on same pace closing stages
MAX DYNAMITE had no answer to Kitten Rock at Leopardstown on St Stephens Day after a comfortable debut success for Willie Mullins at Thurles but that was no disgrace at the winner has since won two good races in emphatic style. He can get back on the winning trail and should have the measure of stablemate Aminabad, an impressive winner on his hurdling debut but disappointing at Punchestown three weeks ago where he didn't jump as well. Lean Araig was six lengths behind the latter at Wexford but has improved dramatically since and won two handicaps. All Hell Let Loose did extremely well to finish runner-up to Nichols Canyon in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse in November and the winner has scored again at the same level. Sandra Hughes' charge hasn't done as well subsequently but if the ground dried out he could prove the main threat. The remaining pair have a bit to find.
All Hell Let Loose (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, went 2nd run-in and kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Bentelimar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) sft.
Lean Araig (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to dispute approaching 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on under pressure, led close home, won at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft beating Mydor (10-5) by hd, 18 ran.
Aminabad (FR) 5-2fav (11-8) Chased leader, 5th halfway, went 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression on winner when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 5th of 6, 12l behind Bentelimar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) sft.
Max Dynamite (FR) 11-8 (11-1) In rear, slightly slow 5th, 3rd from next, went 2nd and pushed along approaching straight, no impression when not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace run-in to hold on to 2nd at the finish, 2nd of 4, 14l behind Kitten Rock (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4yo lst hdl (1) hvy in Dec.
Modem 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division on inner, headway 3 out, improved to lead next, ridden entering straight, headed approaching last, checked briefly inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 24, 3l behind Katie T (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcap hdle sft in Jan.
Ridestan (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leader in 3rd on outer, 4th halfway, 5th and slow jump 3 out, soon weakened to rear, eased before 2 out, last of 11, well behind Orgilgo Bay (11-7) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl (grade c) gd in Sep.
