waited with, a little keen, 11th at 4th, closed up to chase leaders and switched left approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening run-in
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd at 4th, a little keen, slight mistake 6th, not fluent 3 out, not fluent 2 out and no impression, hit last, one pace
mid-division early, 10th at 4th, closed up and effort straight, one pace 2 out
waited with early, closed up and disputed 5th at 4th, slight mistake 5th, slightly slow 4 out, weakened approaching straight
waited with, 13th at 4th, some headway but no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, disputed 5th at 4th, weakened from before 2 out
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd at 4th, closed up and effort straight, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division early, slightly slow 2nd, 16th at 4th, slight mistake 5th, under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression and weakened
led, joined approaching 5th, soon headed briefly, back on terms after 6th, regained lead from 4 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in
waited with, 17th at 4th, never a factor
soon chased leaders, disputed 5th at 4th, not fluent 6th, effort straight, mistake 2 out and no impression, slight mistake last, one pace
waited with, 14th at 4th, slight mistake 6th, some headway and kept on same pace straight
chased leaders early, dropped to 15th at 4th, some headway but no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
waited with, soon in rear and pushed along, never a factor
soon chased leaders, 9th at 4th, effort straight, one pace 2 out
slight mistake 1st and mid-division, 8th at 4th, bad mistake 4 out, one pace and mistake 2 out
mid-division early, 12th at 4th, pushed along before 3 out, soon one pace
prominent, hit 3rd, jumped right 4th and disputed 2nd, on terms approaching 5th, soon led briefly, joined after 6th, headed from 4 out, weakened from before 3 out, completely tailed off
Old Town Garde probably didn't have much to beat in a point at Wadebridge in the UK last month but did it well enough and has joined Gordon Elliott. EL BARRA landed a Thurles bumper in very good style and started favourite for his hurdling bow at Leopardstown but burst a blood vessel. Hopefully he's over that problem and can see off the likes of Eye Van, who ran very well behind Shadow Rider at Limerick, and Limestone Rock, who confirmed the potential of a fine bumper debut with an excellent third over 2m here earlier this month. Arctic Warrior would be very interesting if getting a run from his reserve spot after just one run on the Flat in France.
Breakeven (IRE) 11-1 (12-2) In touch, 4th halfway, took closer order under 4f out, dropped to 5th and ridden over 2f out, ridden and weakened 1 1/2f out, 6th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Hollow Games (11-13) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
El Barra (FR) 11-8fav (12-0) Prominent and led after 1st, joined before 4th, not fluent 3 out and soon headed, lost place next, soon no extra and eased approaching last, 16th of 20, dist behind Wide Receiver (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Eye Van (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Towards rear, progress before 7th, 6th after 7th, headway to 3rd before 8th, closed in 2nd 3 out, no impression on leader run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 8l behind Shadow Rider (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Florida Gold (IRE) (11-11) Pr, ld 3rd, hdd 7out, sn rdn, bhnd when pu 3out, at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Follow The Crowd (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 17, 36 3/4l behind Hes A Hardy Bloke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Go All The Way 80-1 (12-0) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Capodanno (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Il Courra (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined entering straight, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th at last, no extra, 5th of 15, 16 1/2l behind On Eagles Wings (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Indevango (IRE) 200-1 (11-11) Slight mistake 1st, mid-division, moderate 9th at 3rd, not fluent 6th and no danger, weakened 3 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Blue Lord (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Limestone Rock (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 5 1/4l behind On Eagles Wings (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Memories Never Die (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Sweetness Herself.
Old Town Garde (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Stdy hdwy 9; led 15; clr when blun last; r.o wl, won at Wadebridge 3m mdn gs in Dec beating Imperial Joe (11-7) by 5l, 12 ran.
Prince Of Gems (IRE) So You Think gelding out of Warmley's Gem.
Davitt Road Glory (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along 6th, mistake next, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression, 5th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Lady Breffni (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ifeoinly (IRE) (11-11) Chsd ldr, 3rd on inner 1/2way, went 2nd bt no ch with easy wnr bef 2out, no impr in 8l 2nd bef last, ko flat, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Glenbeg Express (11-11) at Mainstown 3m mdn in Dec.
Kilbree Warrior (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no impression and 5th when mistake last, weakened, 5th of 16, 30 1/4l behind Queen Jesse Jay (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Steak And Onions (IRE) (11-6) Twrds rr of mid-div, mstk 6out & drpd to 9th, last 5out & cto when mstk 4out, pu, at Ballindenisk 3m mdn sft in Nov.
Sunshine Beach (IRE) (11-11) Chsd ldrs in 3rd & some mstks, 2l 3rd & mstk 3out, wknd well aftr 2out, bhnd when pu bef last, at Moig South 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Champagne Rebel (IRE) 250-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, soon 2nd, led over 9f out, joined again halfway, pushed along and lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Blazing Khal (11-13) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Tech Talk (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Waited with, disputed moderate 12th after 4th, pushed along from 3 out, no extra straight, 12th of 15, dist behind Ciel De Neige (11-6) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Arctic Warrior (GER) (8-13) 3rd of 0, 1 3/4l behind at Lignieres 1m 4f sft in Jun.
Saunderscourt Rule (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 13th of 20, dist behind Gars De Sceaux (11-11) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
