tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed at last, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, 2nd at halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight
rear of mid-division on inner, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
always behind, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division on inner, headway into 5th on inner and ridden 2 out, close 3rd at last, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
in rear, reminders 2nd, 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th before next, 6th at last, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, mistake at 3rd, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 5th when mistake at last
led, slight mistake 5th, joined and ridden entering straight, headed 3 out, weakened quickly
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders on inner, improved to dispute lead on inner 3 out, soon ridden, headed at last, no impression run-in
towards rear, some progress into 10th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, pushed along briefly before 4th, 6th and pushed along 3 out, ridden in 4th next, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
always behind, no impression from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out
BEEPER'S RUBY, a winner over 2m6f in October, showed her versatility with a victory over 2m1f at Fairyhouse last week and a 4lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big run so she gets the nod. Icantsay, a winner here in November 2017, won over fences at Killarney in May and can race from a 17lb lower mark back over timber so if John Ryan has him ready he'll be in the shake-up. Two In One is another returning after a victory at Downpatrick the same month and he's the type to go well fresh but Fruits Of Glory gained his only career victory back in 2015. Hero's Welcome has yet to win but hasn't run badly in his two most recent starts and any rain would help.
The Mulcare Rover (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, a little slow in jumping early, not fluent 3rd and reminder, reminders at times after and not a factor in rear, pulled up 10th, at Tipperary 2m 7f gd in Oct.
Tara Mill (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway, pushed along again after 4 out and 8th next, went moderate 5th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 25l behind The Big Dog (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Icantsay (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Disputed lead, pressed before straight, soon headed, remained prominent and ridden, regained lead closing stages and stayed on well, won at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May beating Thanks For Tea (9-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Let The Heirs Walk (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Led, joined before straight, soon headed and no impression, slight mistake last, one pace, 4th of 15, 15l behind Dallas Des Pictons (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Jan.
Lucky Icon (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, weakened, 10th of 14, 24l behind Eight And Bob (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Mount Pelier (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, mistake last, 6th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Castlebawn West (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Maeve's Choice (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 10th, slight mistake 4 out, not fluent and unseated rider 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Jan.
Two In One (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Made all, pressed and almost joined approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp gd in May beating Pat's Pearl (10-13) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Broder (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Towards rear, mistake at 1st, 9th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Blast Of Koeman (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Dec.
Robin On The Hill (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Soon led, jumped left, joined before 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, no impression, 7th of 19, 14 1/2l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Bog War (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Led and soon well clear, took keen hold, mistake at 2nd, reduced advantage 4 out, headed next, soon ridden and weakened quickly, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Feb.
Fruits Of Glory (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Held up in mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, progress into 7th after 3 out, disputed after 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra in 3rd last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 23, 13 1/2l behind The Church Gate (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Hero's Welcome (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division on inner, 8th and reminder after 3 out, went 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 19, 5l behind Smoking Gun (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Beeper's Ruby (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd when left in front 2 out, clear before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb beating Cappuccino Man (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
From Eden (USA) 16-1 (10-4) In touch, dropped to 7th after 6th, lost place and weakened before 3 out, 8th of 14, dist behind Hows Patsy (11-4) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Court Adjourned (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, squeezed up 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, 11th of 17, 23l behind Cher Why Not (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Feb.
