tracked leader in 2nd, led after 2 out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, 6th 2 out, no extra
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, ridden in 11th after 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, no impression from next
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
in rear, no impression from 3 out
rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression straight
towards rear, some progress 3 out, pushed along in 9th entering straight, kept on same pace
towards rear, some progress 3 out, moderate 10th entering straight, 9th and ridden 2 out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, 7th 4 out, no impression from next
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, headway from 4 out, 5th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, kept on same pace from last
tracked leaders on inner, in 3rd, hampered 3 out, switched to outer after 2 out, led before last where mistake, kept on well run-in, comfortably
Although there are plenty of entries, UPSIE is likely to be a warm order for this despite the fact she hasn't run for well over a year. She had plenty of subsequent winners behind, including the useful Un Beau Matin, when gaining the second of her French bumper victories and has been ready to race for some time. Willie Mullins appears to have found her a good opportunity and she can start with a victory. Aerlite Supreme is bred to be a decent jumper so the fact that he could get close in three bumpers suggests he can do well over timber but those with experience look a moderate bunch including To The Sky, who showed early promise but appears to have gone backwards.
Aerlite Supreme (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) Waited with, good progress to be on terms 3f out, narrowly headed but still going well straight, ridden to go narrow lead deep inside final furlong, no extra and headed near line, 2nd of 8, nk behind Fade In (11-0) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Dec.
Dave's Stamper (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd before straight, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 10l behind Born In Fire (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy.
Tapaigh An Deis (IRE) 10-3fav (11-4) Led, narrowly headed under 5f out, remained prominent, 2nd approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 6th of 17, 12l behind Miss Nomer (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo nhf gd in Apr '11.
Vinniespride (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Reminders in rear 4th, never a factor, 12th of 15, well behind Waydownsouth (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Black Zero (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Ld until hdd 3out, ko onepcd, 4th of 8, 17l behind Cnoc Na Gcon (11-4) at Belharbour 3m ire ptp sft.
Final Return (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Towards rear, hampered 2nd, awkward 3rd, never a factor, 9th of 11, 29l behind Sam Bass (11-0) at Cork 2m 3yo hdl sft in Nov '11.
Hero De Villeneuve (FR) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, weakened 3 out, 16th of 19, well behind Bright New Dawn (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Kestrel (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace, 12th of 18, well behind Rolly Baby (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Not For You (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Bonnie Thynes.
Red Road (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Sound Of The Crowd.
Sinntani (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 9th when not fluent 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 18, well behind Rolly Baby (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy.
To The Sky (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Led, clear with 2nd 5 out, reduced advantage entering straight, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 44l behind Blissful Moment (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Toubaloo (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Stone Baloo.
Nanos Witness (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Ld, hdd after 4out, sn in rr, pu 2out, in a race won by Bothair Clei (12-0) at Kilfeacle 3m ire ptp hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Alfa Belle (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 13, well behind Mala Beach (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Ivanka (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 15, well behind Balnagon Boy (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Upsie (FR) (9-12) won at Saint-cloud(FR) 1m 4f 3yo nhf sft in Nov '11 beating Umbrage (9-12) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Slighamach (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Ld, 8l adv aftr a mile, hdd bef 2out, wknd, 4th of 18, 14l behind Kilbree Chief (12-0) at Tallow 3m ire ptp sft.