always prominent, ridden along and disputed lead briefly entering straight, 2nd 3 out, kept on same pace without reaching winner from next
rear of mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th next, no impression
made all, joined briefly entering straight, ridden and kept on well from 2 out
mid-division, 6th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
always towards rear, completely tailed off
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders from 3 out, kept on one paced
in rear, some modest headway from 3 out
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, completely tailed off
Knockgraffon King and ARE YA RIGHT CHIEF look the main contenders here and preference is for the latter. Willie Mullins' charge had only had half-a-length to spare over today's rival Mooney's Cottage in a Fairyhouse bumper in November but looked a staying hurdler to follow when almost catching Golanbrook over 2m2f at Gowran on his debut over timber and this should prove ideal. Knockgraffon King was the impressive winner of a Naas bumper a year ago and though beaten when odds-on over 2m4f here on his hurdling bow he looked in need of much further and today's trip will suit. Winning point-to-pointer Milano Magic will be suited by a thorough test of stamina and looks best of the remainder.
Are Ya Right Chief (IRE) 7-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, close 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, left 2nd 2 out, 3L 2nd at last, stayed on strongly run-in, just failed, 2nd of 20, shd behind Golanbrook (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Breens Boy (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Alw pr, disp 3out where lft ld, kow, won at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec beating Royale Knight (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Carsonstown Bridge (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 5th 5f out, ridden in 7th and no extra 3f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 19l behind Mount Colah (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat hvy in Dec.
Knockgraffon King (IRE) 1-2fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Benefficient (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Milano Magic (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Led and disputed, headed 3rd, 4th halfway, mistake and reminders 5 out, ridden in 4th 4 out, no extra in 6th 3 out, left 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Lord Redsgirth (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Coolking 12-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, 3rd 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, 49l behind Ballycasey (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 4f N H flat in Dec.
Roving Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Towards rear, moderate 9th 4 out and no danger, kept on, 6th of 11, 28l behind Firebird Flyer (10-8) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl hvy.
Three Mountainview (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leaders, lost place from 5f out, soon no impression, 7th of 10, 41l behind Pride Ofthe Parish (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Dec.
Dead End (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on same pace from last to go 3rd run-in, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Mae's Choice (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec.
Leney Lou (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Kates Benefit (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
Oh So Gogo (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Towards rear, fell 9th, in a race won by Start Me Up (11-12) at Navan 3m beg chase in Dec, 15 ran.
Mooney's Cottage (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no extra in 7th after 3 out, weakened, 7th of 8, 48l behind Star Neuville (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Rapid Heartbeat (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, no danger from after 6th, 10th of 14, dis behind A Country Girl (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
