mid-division, no extra from 3 out, weakened
chased leader, 2nd halfway, closer after halfway, led briefly 3 out, soon driven along and no extra in 4th after next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th 3 out, 5th at next, kept on one pace without threatening
tracked leaders, headway into 3rd approaching straight, led and wandered about before 2 out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, no impression under pressure
led, clear from 4th until reduced advantage approaching 4 out, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
towards rear, kept on in straight without threatening
mid-division, kept on in straight without troubling leaders
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd after 2 out and challenged, ridden and no impression run-in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened
chased leaders, 10th halfway, 7th 2 out, soon no extra and weakened run-in
mid-division, kept on in straight without threatening leaders
mid-division best, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, headway into 7th approaching straight, challenged 2 out, soon led and wandered about before last, stayed on well under pressure run-in to draw clear
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 6th 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace
never better than mid-division
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, no threat after halfway, weakened
mid-division, weakened after halfway, tailed off
A huge field of maidens but the formbook suggests not too many should get involved. Gormanstown Cuckoo ran very well behind Cottrelsbooley and Buck Barrow at Leopardstown and appears best suited by testing going over the minimum trip, which he gets here. He looks certain to give a good account though the winner's trainer is represented here by SICILIAN SECRET, who though not distinguishing himself since his winning bumper debut generally competes at a higher level and can finally get off the mark over timber. This will be He's Our Man's first attempt over this trip over hurdles and he's probably suited by further though the ground will be in his favour and he will be staying on at the finish. Hurdling newcomer Ithinkbest, formerly with Sir Michael Stoute, is interesting while Fairyhouse bumper winner Sydney Des Pictons was thrown in at the deep end in a Grade 2 on his hurdling bow and will find this less daunting.
Donnachas Chant (USA) 8-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, closer in 8th 3 out, chased leaders and no impression under pressure from before 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 10l behind Big Secret (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Dunroe Boy (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, ld 3out, strgly press lst, kow run-in, won at Killashee 3m ire ptp sft in Nov beating Stormy Deployment (12-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gormanstown Cuckoo 14-1 (11-12) Moderate 3rd, 4th after halfway, moderate 3rd again and ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 11l behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Great Value (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Never a factor, 10th of 15, 32l behind Steel Park (10-11) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
He's Our Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Settled mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, travelled well in 3rd 2 out, ridden to dispute briefly last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Another Palm (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Lannigans Tower (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Delias Fancy.
Offaly Allstar Terimon gelding out of Swazi Princess.
Se Beag (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 4 out, ridden and weakened next, 8th of 20, 30l behind Silverlord (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Sensational Sema (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some progress before 3 out, no impression from next, 12th of 25, well behind Old McDonald (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Sicilian Secret (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, headway after 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon ridden, 5th and no extra approaching last, 5th of 15, 11l behind Shot From The Hip (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Slemish Dancer 33-1 (11-7) Always behind, completely tailed off, last of 9, well behind Exit To Anywhere (11-9) at Punchestown 2m N H flat in Nov.
Somatic (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always behind, 16th of 20, well behind The Bull Hayes (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft.
Beir Bua (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Quennie Mo Ghra.
Bobby John (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 16th of 22, well behind Zaidpour (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Cuffesgrange (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear on outer, some late headway, 6th of 17, 41l behind Stephanie Kate (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Ithinkbest 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 7l behind Kindest (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep (flat).
Paddy The Lemon (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression early straight, weakened, 11th of 15, 26l behind Instant Pur (10-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Sea Diamond (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 21, 30l behind Hidden Universe (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Senior Again (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 14th of 24, well behind So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Sydney Des Pictons (FR) 10-1 (11-11) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from 4f out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Jim Will Fix It (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m nat hunt flat Grade 2 hvy in Dec.
That'll Do Me (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, lost place before 4 out, moderate 10th entering straight, unseated rider last, in a race won by Luddsdenene (11-5) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy, 13 ran.
Tresilian (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, 9th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 17, 27l behind Tadhg (11-2) at Thurles 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Morewins Thansins (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Benash (11-11) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Dec '09.
Perfectly Composed (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division best, no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 17, 35l behind Gagewell Flyer (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Carrig More Annie (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, towards rear from halfway, 10th of 14, 47l behind Joe Smooth (11-10) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Court Knee (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened from before 2 out, tailed off, 17th of 24, well behind So Young (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl in Dec.
Miss Amie (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Always behind, 13th of 18, 48l behind Belle Brook (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl.
Sarahs Catcher (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Slow jump 2nd, always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Missgiloney (10-8) at Limerick 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Mill Moss (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, 7th after 3 out, moderate 6th and no impression from 2 out, 6th of 21, 24l behind Hidden Universe (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Love Milan (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Belle Brook (10-13) at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl.
