always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, weakened quickly 6th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2 out, soon no impression on leaders
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, 6th and mistake 2 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, mistake 5th, no impression from 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders, dropped to 10th and ridden 3 out, no impression when fell 2 out
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, 9th and mistake 2 out, no impression
led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, 4th 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd 2 out, headway on outer before last, steadied approaching last and bad mistake when closing in 2nd, 3rd early flat and not recover, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led entering straight, joined briefly 2 out, soon ridden and led, pressed at last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, pulled hard, 3rd 3 out, headway to dispute lead briefly 2 out, soon ridden and headed, dropped to 3rd briefly at last, regained 2nd early flat, kept on same pace run-in
slowly into stride, in rear, carried out before 4 out
mid-division, reminder 4th and weakened, trailing in last when mistake 5th and pulled up
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
THE NICE GUY is unbeaten in a couple of bumpers, with both successes achieved in workmanlike fashion. However, he rates the sort to improve notably for jumping a hurdle and this step-up in trip also expected to suit the Fame And Glory gelding. The key danger lurks in the form of The Short Go for De Bromhead and Blackmore, who shaped with distinct promise on debut here last month behind Hawai Game. A strong run is expected from the gelding who is also by the stamina influence that is Fame And Glory. Ballykeel is an interesting recruit from the pointing sphere for Gordon Elliott, whilst Mahler Allstar, Ramillies and Salvador Ziggy have all shown ability.
Autumn Philtre (IRE) 100-1 (12-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 9, dist behind Viva Devito (12-2) at Tramore 2m sft in Dec.
Ballycorus (FR) Balko gelding out of Steel Dancer.
Ballykeel (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Chsd ldr, 3rd 1/2way, drpd to 4th bef 3out, ko & regained 3rd bef last but held when left 2nd at last, ko flat, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Hot Rod Lincoln (12-2) at Corbeagh House 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Booster (IRE) Califet gelding out of Milanese View.
Daring Rocco (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 3rd before 2 out, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 7 1/2l behind O'Toole (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Dec.
Deal Again (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Minella Cocooner (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Double Talkin Jive (IRE) 6-5fav (9-11) Soon raced in 4th, travelling smoothly and closed straight, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied at the finish, 2nd of 11, shd behind Sequoiaspirit (9-6) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Garcon Doux (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 19, dist behind Hiaou (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Good Man Turk (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Me Julie.
He's Leading Me On (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra before 2 out, 11th of 22, dist behind Ebasari (11-1) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Junior Alliance (IRE) 25-1 (12-2) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 11th of 15, dist behind Itswhatunitesus (12-2) at Navan 2m Yielding in Dec.
Mahler Allstar (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway 6 out, led or disputed lead from next, headed after 3 out and soon pushed along, 2nd and 2 lengths down when stumbled badly and unseated rider last, at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
Ramillies (IRE) 25-1 (12-2) Chased clear leader, moderate 2nd halfway, closer 6f out, challenged over 4f out, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 26l behind Kilcruit (12-2) at Punchestown 2m (1) Yielding in Apr.
Salvador Ziggy (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along on outer before 2 out, no impression, 7th of 16, 34 3/4l behind Daily Present (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Shamrock'n Roll (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, fell 7th, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Susans Sensation (IRE) 28-1 (12-2) Prominent and disputed lead, headed over 4f out, dropped to 4th and ridden entering straight, soon no impression, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Embassy Gardens (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Dec.
The Nice Guy (IRE) Evensfav (12-2) Raced in 2nd for much, challenged and on terms over 1f out, soon led, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec beating Dorans Weir (11-9) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
The Short Go (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, headway into 6th halfway, went 4th approaching 2 out, 2nd and pushed along when mistake last, 3rd and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 23, 3 1/2l behind Hawai Game (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Topothelane (IRE) Malinas gelding out of Newmills Fancy.
Ultrapower (IRE) Power gelding out of Caresse.
Kilbarry Merlot (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and challenged briefly entering straight, soon ridden and no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Eabha Grace (11-11) at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Sadie Yeats (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 19, dist behind Hiaou (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
