tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 2 out, ridden before last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
towards rear early, took keen hold, mistake at 3rd, 7th 3 out, no impression from next
towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, some late progress
mid-division, took keen hold, mistake at 1st, ridden in moderate 9th after 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, ridden in moderate 5th before 2 out, moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace in 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, moderate 6th next, kept on without threatening leaders in moderate 4th inside final furlong
led, took keen hold, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed when mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
always towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, 13th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 11th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 6th, 3rd and mistake 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd and mistake at last, no impression run-in
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, mistakes for most, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, mistakes 1st and 4th, never a factor e
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, kept on one pace straight, never a factor
mid-division, mistakes 3rd and 4th, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, mistake 5th, never a factor
Willie Mullins has two entries here but BELLE METAL is likely to be at short odds for her hurdling debut after very impressive bumper victories at Naas and Limerick. Ha D'or was very highly-tried after landing a bumper in France, finishing third in a Leopardstown Grade 2 on his hurdling debut before well beaten in the Grade 1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle back there. Au Fleuron went for £220,000 after landing a Tipperary point-to-point and started odds-on for his hurdling debut over 2m4f here last month. He could only finish fourth that day but should be given another chance. Dutch Schultz, a very easy winner on the Flat at Gowran in October, also started odds-on for his hurdling bow at Cork but made too many mistakes.
Au Fleuron (FR) 8-13fav (11-13) Mid-division, headway into 2nd 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden to dispute lead at last, headed after last, no extra inside final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Noah's Light (11-13) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Be Fierce (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Summer Star.
Ceanndana (IRE) 200-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 13th of 21, 31 1/4l behind Captain Conby (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Champ De Gane (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Held up in touch in mid-division, closed 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 7th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Bill Baxter (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Dutch Schultz 8-13fav (11-9) Soon disputed, slight mistake 2nd, led before 3rd, slight mistakes 4th and 5th, ran around slightly approaching 3 out where joined, soon ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last where bad mistake, weakened, 7th of 22, 15 1/4l behind Mythical Hero (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Enki Flacke (FR) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th and bad mistake 3 out, dropped to 7th and no impression when jumped left 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 12, 27l behind Grangee (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Ernie From Nurney (IRE) Dylan Thomas gelding out of Royal Flight.
Freddie Robdal (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) In rr, 8th 1/2way, prog to 5th 5out, rdn bef 2out in 3rd, left 2nd at last, no ex cl hm, drpd to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Rexem (11-11) at Damma House 3m mdn gd in Nov.
Ha D'Or (FR) 11-1 (11-2) Held up in rear early, ran freely, improved into 2nd at 3rd, mistake 3 out, no extra before 2 out and weakened, 5th of 6, dist behind Quilixios (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
I Am Spider Man (IRE) 33-1 (11-13) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 15, dist behind Noah's Light (11-13) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Money Heist (IRE) (11-11) Pr, 3rd 1/2way, went 2nd aftr 3out, sl mstk 2out & sn rdn, no ex aftr last, ko, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Corrigeen Rock (11-11) at Fairyhouse 3m mdn gd in Apr.
Reflectionist (FR) 250-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, closer in 8th and pushed along after 3 out, no impression, 7th of 15, 29 1/4l behind Noah's Light (11-13) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Son Of Tully (IRE) 200-1 (11-13) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 15, dist behind Noah's Light (11-13) at Navan 2m 4f mdn gd in Nov.
Agape (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 13, 28 3/4l behind The Model Kingdom (11-7) at Galway 2m fll sft in Oct.
Belle Metal (IRE) 8-13fav (11-1) Prominent early, tracked leader on inner after 2f, 2nd halfway, switched left entering straight, progress to challenge travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead when edged right and bumped rival over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m lst (1) hvy in Mar beating Powpowfizz (11-4) by 8l, 9 ran.
Frontline Worker (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, led and disputed from 4th, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 20 3/4l behind It'sallabouteve (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Nailed Down (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Dwelt and pushed along early, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Power Drive (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Nanny Tess (IRE) Snow Sky filly out of Will She Be Sober.
Plassey House (IRE) 125-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along after 6th, soon ridden and no impression, 12th of 22, 37 1/2l behind Grand Jury (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 6f out, well behind when pulled up 2f out, at Tipperary 2m fll sft in Oct.
Westwind Girl (IRE) Dylan Thomas filly out of Keening Hall.
Duffys Getaway (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, mistake 9th, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Rodaniche (11-4) at Wexford 2m 5f mdn hvy in Oct.
Kerrytown Rock (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Dear Lottie.
He Ain't Heavy (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 4 out, tailed off, 19th of 23, dist behind Hawai Game (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Dec.
