tracked leaders, soon 5th, went 2nd approaching straight, travelling smoothly and on terms over 2f out, led and went on over 1f out, ridden out and stayed on well final furlong, reduced lead close home but always doing enough
close up and disputed lead at stages, led under 6f out, pushed along under 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, went 4th approaching straight, 3rd and no impression from 2f out, one pace
soon disputed lead, led before halfway, joined over 7f out, headed and lost place under 6f out, weakened, completely tailed off
held up early, closed to chase leaders in 6th approaching halfway, 3rd approaching straight, travelling smoothly and on terms over 2f out, headed and not go with winner from over 1f out, kept on closing stages but always held
chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, soon lost place and pushed along, weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, 9th approaching halfway, 6th approaching straight, some progress but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, 10th approaching halfway, soon progress, 5th approaching straight, no extra from over 2f out
soon disputed lead, headed before halfway, lost place 5f out, weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, soon 4th, lost place from over 6f out, weakened, completely tailed off
held up, last approaching halfway, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no extra
For Syl is an interesting entry for Willie Mullins as she's related to winners and has her mares' allowance to aid her cause. Copper West was an easy winner between the flags at Boulta last month though only two finished in an 11-runner race while another point-to-point winner Drumconnor Lad hasn't done as well as expected in two bumper starts. Burren Life is another who has disappointed having been beaten into third at Leopardstown when a short-priced favourite but Mr Showtime bounced back to form on heavy going at Tramore. BORDERLINE CHATHO is undoubtedly the form pick though he has a very long absence to overcome. He attracted strong support at Leopardstown in December 2015 and finished a close third to Bacardys, who went on to land the championship bumper at Aintree and was placed in the two similar events at Cheltenham and Punchestown.
Borderline Chatho (FR) 3-1 (11-9) Held up, headway to track leaders into straight, pushed along in 3rd from 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Bacardys (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m hvy in Dec.
Copper West (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Chsd ldrs, cl 4th frm 6out , lft 3rd 4out, prog in 3rd 3out, ld 2out, 2l adv gng best at last where slow, so, won at Boulta 3m mdn gs in Dec beating Lively Article (11-10) by 6l, 11 ran.
Drumconnor Lad (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 9 1/2l behind West Coast Time (11-12) at Cork 2m hvy in Jan.
Johnnys Edge (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Led and disputed, ridden and no extra 5f out, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Westendorf (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 2f Yielding - Soft in May.
Burren Life (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, progress approaching straight and ridden to lead 2f out, under pressure and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 9 1/2l behind Quick Grabim (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Karlthehoss (IRE) Curtain Time gelding out of Holly Lass.
Lough Ryn (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Media View.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 2nd on outer 2 1/2f out, rider dropped whip 1 1/2f out, kept on well under hands and heels final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Ask Susan (11-4) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Storm In December (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Alw pr, disp 1/2way, slight adv 6out, 3l adv 4out, chall & disp last, hdd run in, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Prairienative (11-10) at Toomebridge 3m mdn gs in Oct.
Whatsinthecorner (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Ww rr, 12th 1/2way, nvr a factor, lost tch 4out, pu well bef 3out, at Borris House 3m mdn gs in Dec.
For Syl (IRE) Presenting M out of Lady Orla.
