mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression in 6th before 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division best, weakened before 4 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th and no extra 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, weakened before last
chased leader in 2nd, disputed 5 out, lost place approaching 4 out, ridden in moderate 10th before last, kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
always towards rear
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd before 2 out, kept on to challenge run-in and led closing stages
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
towards rear for most, never a factor
attempted to make all, ridden to assert before 2 out, reduced advantage and challenged run-in, headed closing stages and no extra
rear of mid-division, headway into 9th 3 out, ridden in 8th and no impression 2 out, kept on from last, no impression leaders
chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway into 2nd before 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 3 out, no extra in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace
Shamiran has been hit with a 13lb rise for a convincing victory at Punchestown in November despite that being his first-ever success. Barneys Honour was only just touched off by the in-form Turner Brown at Punchestown before failing over fences on his next start and can get competitive but Sizing Australia is probably just warming up for the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham though we have seen good runs from his type before in these races. Guestofthenation wasn't far behind Media Baron at Limerick but that form hasn't worked out and the race won by Accordion To Paddy over today's C&D last month may prove crucial to this as the placed horses Cantrell and ODONIMEE are in good form. The latter, who beat the consistent Fool's Wildcat at Gowran in November, gets the vote to turn the tables on Cantrell and take this, though the progressive Take A Stroll would prove a danger if fit enough after a long break.
Schindlers Son (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up, some progress after 3 out, one pace, 9th of 15, 23l behind Kangaroo Court (11-4) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar '09.
Shamiran (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Chased clear leader, moderate 2nd halfway, closer 4 out, led entering straight, driven along approaching last, stayed on well to go clear run-in, won at Punchestown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov beating Missgiloney (10-7) by 7l, 16 ran.
Herkel (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, some progress after 3 out, no impression from next, 13th of 25, 28l behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Sizing Australia (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 8th, led 18th, until 22nd, chased winner until before last, weakened flat, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Lacdoudal (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m 7f crs cntry chs (5yo+) (2) gs in Nov.
Barneys Honour (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway into 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, left 5th, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 36l behind The Sneezer (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 sft in Jan.
Ferry Point (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 12th of 20, 28l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109.
Strategic Alliance (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression in moderate 8th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 45l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-7) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109.
Take A Stroll (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Always prominent, on terms from before straight, headed and kept on without matching winner from last, 2nd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Pozyc (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Karlu (GER) 50-1 (9-9) Settled 6th, 7th 4 out, no extra from next, 9th of 13, 18l behind Whodoyouthink (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Jan.
Guestofthenation (USA) 5-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, moderate 2nd after 3 out, closed and led 2 out, headed before last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Media Baron (10-10) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Dec.
Odonimee (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace under pressure run-in, 3rd of 28, 5l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Brookville (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Led, headed 2nd, remained prominent, 3rd approaching 3 out, lost place before next, one pace, 8th of 25, 23l behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jan.
Mr Nobody (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, moderate 10th 3 out, soon no impression, 13th of 20, 38l behind Bale O'shea (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Oct.
Lisrenny Lady 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 12th of 13, 26l behind Fool's Wildcat (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-116) (4yo+) in Dec.
Take A Shot (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Never a factor, 17th of 28, 45l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Cantrell (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Always prominent, led after 4th, driven along and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 28, 4 1/2l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Blackson Zulu (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, progress after 5 out, 9th 3 out, 7th before 2 out, kept on, 5th of 20, 23l behind Tulachsarain (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, challenged 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra and weakened, 11th of 19, 28l behind Glam Gerry (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Southern Maze (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 4 out, 7th of 15, 21l behind Model Athlete (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in May '08.
Fitzgutentyte (IRE) 28-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, some headway into 14th 2 out, ridden into moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 14l behind Turner Brown (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Jan.
