mid-division, 7th before 6th, ridden to chase leaders and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, no extra in 6th and slight mistake last
held up, slight mistake 4th, 13th from 6th, not fluent 7th, pushed along into straight and some headway, no extra 2 out
mid-division, 11th from 6th, pushed along early straight and progress, 2nd 2 out, no impression and one pace closing stages
prominent, soon 2nd, not fluent 7th, weakened quickly 9th, pulled up before next
mid-division, 9th before 6th, soon not much room between horses and pushed along, quickly under pressure, no extra from before 3 out
soon chased leaders, 6th before 6th, closed 9th, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
a little slow jumping off, chased leaders, 8th before 6th where slight mistake, under pressure into straight, soon no impression, weakened
soon mid-division, pushed along early straight, no impression approaching 2 out, fell last
held up, last from 6th, slight mistake 8th, impoved into 4th from 2 out, 3rd at last, no impression and one pace closing stages
soon prominent, a little keen, 3rd before 6th, on terms 3 out, soon led, pressed and kept on well from last, headed near finish
behind in rear early, closer in 10th before 6th, improved to chase leaders from 7th, prominent when slight mistake 3 out, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
towards rear, 14th from 6th, progress to chase leaders 2 out, close 4th at last, challenged in 2nd closing stages, stayed on well, led near finish
led, inclined to jump right and not always fluent, joined and pressed 3 out, soon headed and weakened from next
prominent, 4th before 6th, pushed along into straight, no impression and not fluent 2 out, no extra
prominent early, not fluent 1st, chased leaders, 5th before 6th, pushed along early straight, 3rd 2 out, 5th at last, no impression and one pace closing stages
Denis Hogan's horses continue in fine form and Fairyhouse winner Misdflight can get into the frame, though he will need to overcome a massive 12lb rise in the weights. Crowded Room is one of the most frustrating hurdlers around and has now had a total of 23 career starts without winning and has been runner-up six times, including over a trip much too short here last time. Goodluck Noel had fallen when there with a chance on heavy ground at Thurles in February but showed that there are races to be won with him with a cracking effort on his reappearance at Limerick. MOUNT MASADA gave notice of better to come when runner-up at Cork last month then went to Fairyhouse and landed a heavy-ground handicap in the style of a rapidly improving youngster. With Jack Kennedy's claim again a bonus, he can complete a double. Candle Island created a surprise when landing a Thurles handicap though there was no fluke about the victory, a remark that also applies to shock Wexford winner Grey Mountain Mist who hasn't had much racing for his age and can improve again. Macs Legend couldn't handle Oscar Sam at Clonmel but the winner went on to land a gamble in a better race at Punchestown so the form looks strong.
Wilcos Mo Chara (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, progress entering straight, 8th 2 out, ridden to dispute before last, 2nd and mistake last, kept on run-in, 3rd and pressed front pair close home, 3rd of 22, 1/4l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Macs Legend (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along in 7th approaching straight, progress into 4th after 2 out, ridden and kept on well to go 2nd run-in, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Oscar Sam (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Not For Burning (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Prominent early, dropped to 11th from 4th, towards rear when mistake 6th, soon no danger,, 12th of 18, dist behind Bonny Kate (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Goodluck Noel (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no extra after 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tongie (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Nov.
Springbelle (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Prominent, not fluent 1st, lost place, slow jump 2nd and reminders, not fluent 3rd, soon mid-division, tight for room between horses after 4 out, no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 25l behind Winter Magic (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Crowded Room (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden 3 out, stayed on into 2nd last, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Baroque Style (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Mawj Tamy (USA) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders early, no impression from 5 out, soon behind, 13th of 15, dist behind Pace And Passion (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Mount Masada (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 10th 4 out, headway from next, ridden to lead after 2 out, clear at last, stayed on strongly run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov beating De Glebe Star (11-5) by 8l, 16 ran.
Knock Beauty (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up, last after 3rd, slight mistake 4th, detached from 8th, some headway 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, not fluent last,, 4th of 6, 22 1/2l behind Miss Dinamic (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Candle Island (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, progress in 2nd after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, under pressure and led run-in, kept on well close home, won at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov beating Ice Cool (10-13) by 2l, 13 ran.
Patience Miner (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Augher Castle (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Disputed lead, headed 6th, mistake next, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Grey Mountain Mist (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Made all, clear early, reduced advantage 5th, ridden after 3 out, strongly pressed and slight mistake 2 out, kept on under pressure, slight mistake last, asserted closing stages of run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct beating Sister Annie (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Gary (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 5th and detached before next, reminders and no extra halfway, completely tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Monksland (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Fureys Cross (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Slightly impeded 1st, soon mid-division, not fluent 7th, moderate 10th before straight, one pace, 6th of 12, 19l behind Fr Humphrey (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Misdflight (IRE) 13-8fav (10-10) Held up, progress from 4 out, pushed along from next, 6th into straight, challenged in 2nd at last, led and stayed on best run-in, eased near finish, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov beating Popboru (10-9) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
