soon led, a little keen, joined 4th, on terms again 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and headed before last, no impression in 3rd after last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th on inner 2 out, switched right before last, 2nd when not fluent last, led narrowly early run-in, kept on well, headed post
tracked leaders, a little keen, on terms 4th, led halfway, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before last, 4th at last, no extra and dropped to 5th run-in
rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 8th before 3 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 4th run-in
rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 2nd
mid-division, pushed along in 7th before 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, on terms 3 out, soon pushed along, mistake 2 out, ridden to lead when not fluent last, narrowly headed early run-in, stayed on well under pressure to lead again post
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out
rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 9th 2 out, no extra
always towards rear, no extra when mistake 3 out, soon pulled up
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out
always towards rear, mistake 4th, never a factor, completely tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor, completely tailed off
chased leaders, mistake 5th, 4th halfway, not fluent 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, completely tailed off
towards rear, moderate 10th before 2 out, kept on one pace
GARS DE SCEAUX, an easy winner between the flags at Borris House in March, found only the odds-on Hook Up too strong over a trip too short at Fairyhouse on his hurdling debut and should go one better. Barbary Master landed a bumper here on heavy ground in March and stayed on well when tackling 2m on his hurdling debut at Punchestown. He was disappointing at Leopardstown last time though that didn't look his form. Gladiatorial has changed trainers since beaten 18 lengths into third on his debut over timber and none of the remainder make much appeal.
Barbary Master 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, slow jump at 2nd, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, under pressure and weakened after last (normal 2 out), 8th of 17, 36l behind Stattler (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Desertmore Glen 11-1 (12-0) Mid-division, pushed along and slight mistake 3 out, no impression before next, no extra, 6th of 13, dist behind Capilano Bridge (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Fair Frontieres (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Pr, v b mstk 2nd, ld from 3rd, 12l adv from 5th, jnd 4out, no ex in 3rd 2out, well held in 3rd when pu bef last, at Kilfeacle 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Gladiatorial (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Prominent, slight mistake 1st, slow at 3rd, no extra approaching straight, one pace, 3rd of 14, 18 1/2l behind Jimmy Jimmy (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f mdn gd in Sep.
Keep 'em Lit (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way, gd prog frm 3out, cl 4th when saddled slipped aftr 2out, kow bef last, so cl hm, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Askinvillar (11-11) at Kirkistown 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Saunderscourt Rule (IRE) (12-2) Rr of mid-div, some prog 4out, ko without threatening in 6th str, 6th of 15, 29 1/2l behind Benny's Oscar (11-11) at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Spider Cullen (IRE) (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 3rd from 5th, drpd to 6th bef 3out, prog well bef last, kow flat, 3rd of 8, 6 1/4l behind Dubai Dandy (12-2) at Moig South 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Wowsham (IRE) 80-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway and soon outpaced, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Handsome Bob (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (5) sft in Sep.
Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 100-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders early, ran freely, soon mid-division, pushed along 5f out and no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Harry Alonzo (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Galloway Du Lia (FR) (11-6) Rr of mid-div, 6th 1/2way, sl hmprd on bend aftr 5out, rdn bef 3out, 7th bef 2out, sn no ex, ko onepce, 7th of 9, 27 1/4l behind Grangeclare West (11-11) at Lingstown 3m mdn sft in Nov.
Gars De Sceaux (FR) 10-3 (11-11) Tracked leader in 2nd for most, pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, disputed 2nd and no impression on winner at last, kept on without threatening in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 12l behind Hook Up (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Klickity Klopp (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 15, dist behind On Eagles Wings (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Nostra Casa (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Close up early, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 5th and slow jump 3rd, soon moderate 6th, not fluent 4th and at times after, no extra after 4 out, 13th of 17, dist behind Gentlemansgame (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Petrol Head (IRE) 200-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 20, dist behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Port West (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Portrette.
Zamond (FR) 200-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 6th of 7, 29 1/2l behind Minella Escape (11-6) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Artizarra (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Mid div, nvr nrr, no ex in rr when fell 2out, at Tyrella 3m mdn gd in Mar.
Golden Ode (IRE) (11-6) Ld/disp, collided with rival 1st, cl 2nd 4out, wknd aftr 3out, mod 8th bef 2out, v slw last, 5th of 10, dist behind Oh Dear Me (11-11) at Ballindenisk 3m mdn sft in Nov.
Lucky Mare (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon rear, pushed along before halfway, trailing 8f out, pulled up 4f out, at Leopardstown 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Joeswayornoway (IRE) 150-1 (11-5) Towards rear, progress 4 out, 9th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, no impression, 6th of 15, 31 1/2l behind On Eagles Wings (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Mr Josiey Wales (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, hmprd 8th, reminders aftr 10th, 15l 5th 5out, clsr 3out, wo 2out, 2l clr last, ko best, won at Castletown-Geoghegan 3m mdn sft in Oct beating Boothill (11-6) by 3l, 12 ran.
Ticking Tom (IRE) Mustameet gelding out of Sharon Ann.
Ballykilmurray (IRE) Alkaadhem gelding out of Will She Be Sober.
