mid-division, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression in 7th and slight mistake last, kept on one pace
led and disputed, led 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out
mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 8th entering straight, no extra 2 out
held up towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden into 7th 2 out, closer in 6th last, stayed on well run-in, 2nd and pressed winner close home
led and disputed, headed 3rd, narrow lead approaching 2 out, soon joined and ridden, headed run-in, no extra closing stages
led and disputed, headed after 2nd, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, soon dropped towards rear, under pressure in 9th 2 out, kept on one pace closing stages
prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon disputed, no extra run-in
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, 3rd and kept on run-in, dropped to 4th closing stages and no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, improved to challenge travelling well 2 out, soon disputed, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well under pressure
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and close behind leaders 2 out, challenged and every chance before last, 2nd run-in and kept on, lost 2nd close home
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out
Randalls Ur Poet makes his handicap debut against his elders and could be on a fair mark as he's been very consistent in strong maiden company. Wigs On The Green was heavily supported on his handicap bow at Leopardstown after a promising effort at Fairyhouse but fluffed his lines and will need to do much better. TOUT EST PERMIS had been in fine form over fences before reverting to hurdles at Cork where he led for a long way over that 2m4f. He's on a 17lb lower mark than over the bigger obstacles and looks to have as good a chance as any in a tough heat. Mick The Boyo came with a long late run to snatch the spoils close home over the track and trip three weeks ago and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run while Champagne Pat will be happier back over the minimum after failing to last out an extra 2f at Leopardstown.
Realt Mor (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Took keen hold early in mid-division, 7th from 6th, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 12, dist behind Lite Duties (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Killultagh Vic (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Irregular (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, some headway before 2 out, pushed along and not clear run approaching last, no extra, 13th of 20, 18 3/4l behind Lex Talionis (10-5) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Wigs On The Green (IRE) 3-1fav (11-1) Chased leaders, 6th early, soon 7th, effort approaching straight, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 30 1/2l behind Hardback (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Stowaway Forever (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Soon prominent, effort from before straight, soon no extra and one pace, 9th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Hardback (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Tout Est Permis (FR) 4-1 (10-0) Soon led and went on, pushed along from 3 out and reduced lead, headed between last 2, dropped to 4th and no extra run-in, one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Lite Duties (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Champagne Pat (IRE) 6-1fav (11-6) Prominent, no extra and one pace straight, 10th of 26, 21 1/4l behind Sparky Stowaway (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Schmidt (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Led and disputed early, headed 2nd and soon dropped to mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Chateauneuf Du Pap (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Love And Wishes (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden in moderate 4th next, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Another Barney (11-10) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Samson Bill (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, jumped up to chase leaders briefly at 5th, soon restrained again, ridden in 5th before 2 out, left 4th and no impression 2 out where slight mistake, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 20 1/2l behind Peculiar Genius (10-11) at Tramore 2m hvy in Jan.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division on inner, good headway entering straight, close 6th when short of room and switched right after 2 out, ridden in 3rd at last, stayed on strongly run-in to lead near line, won at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Urbanist (10-3) by nk, 11 ran.
Randalls Ur Poet (IRE) 15-8 (11-0) Prominent early before settling in 3rd, improved into a closer 2nd from 3 out and briefly led before next, ridden in 2nd from last and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Lady In Lavender (10-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Dontdooddson (FR) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before next, 11th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Chateauneuf Du Pap (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
