held up 6th, 4th after 3rd, 3rd after 5th, 5th and pushed along after 3 out, 7th and weakened after 2 out, no extra
rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, 10th after 5th, progress to 6th after 3 out, mistake and bumped in 5th 2 out, no further headway, kept on one pace
tracked leader early, soon dropped towards rear, reminders after 3rd, no impression from 3 out
rear, no threat from 3 out, never a factor
settled 5th, dropped to mid-division before 3 out, no headway, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 7th after 5th, travelled well into 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, progress to 2nd at last where mistake, kept on same pace, not trouble winner
raced 7th, progress to 3rd after 3rd, 4th after 5th, travelled well into 2nd 3 out, led before last, kept on best, comfortably
in rear, headway to 7th 3 out, ridden into 4th after 2 out, kept on, never nearer
ran 4th early, 8th after 5th, soon in rear, no extra from 3 out
tracked leader in 3rd, 6th after 3rd, dropped towards rear and ridden 4 out, no danger
towards rear, 11th after 5th, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no extra
in rear, mistake and unseated rider after 1st
soon 2nd, hampered by loose horse at 3rd where led, increased advantage and clear after 5th, reduced lead 3 out, driven after 2 out and soon headed, 3rd at last, kept on one pace
led, hampered by loose horse at 3rd where 2nd, mistake at 4th, 3rd 3 out, bad mistake 2 out and dropped to 6th, ridden and kept on one pace
tracked leader, dropped to 9th after 5th, pushed along after 3 out, some progress to 6th before last, no impression leaders
in rear, hampered after 1st and unseated jockey
Those who were on when LITE DUTIES landed a massive gamble over a slightly shorter trip here three weeks ago won't want to miss him again, despite a 10lb hike in the weights, and he can go in again. Follow The Sign is also up the same amount after a comprehensive victory on his reappearance at Wexford, though Shane Crimin's claim takes care of most of the extra. Thelobstercatcher was in double-winning form over fences at this time a year ago and has four victories over timber to his credit, the same number as Tipped Up Harry who was impressive at Fairyhouse and has won here in the past. Lindas Choice was behind Follow The Sign last time but she's been in excellent form and with Ricky Doyle claiming 7lb it will be a surprise if she's not in the firing line.
Akorakor (FR) 7-4fav (11-12) Led, joined from 2nd, slight mistake 5th and soon led, slight mistakes again 6th and 7th, ridden and headed entering straight, soon no impression on leaders, dropped to 4th at last, 4th of 8, 7l behind If Not For You (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Oct.
Earlson Gray (FR) 25-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, pushed along from 3 out, moderate 7th before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 42l behind Couleur France (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hdl 0-123 in Nov.
Follow The Sign (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, improved into 2nd 3 out, ridden and led after 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov beating Dick Dundee (11-8) by 6l, 8 ran.
The Pounds (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th after 2nd, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along from next, moderate 9th and no extra from before straight, 9th of 12, 47l behind Waxies Dargle (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl in Nov.
Thelobstercatcher 11-2 (9-10) Mid-division, no impression before 3 out, weakened, 14th of 18, 49l behind Folsom Blue (10-1) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcap ch hvy in Feb.
Darenjan (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Held up, 15th after 3rd, slightly impeded 9th, no danger and eased approaching straight, jumped right 2 out, completely tailed off, 8th of 17, well behind Vics Canvas (10-4) at Cork 3m 4f hcap ch sft in Nov.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, close 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, dropped to 3rd run-in, one pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Sizing John (11-4) at Naas 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Nov.
Lite Duties (IRE) 11-4 (10-9) Unseated rider before start, settled mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, 3rd next, travelled well in 2nd entering straight, led last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov beating Samanntom (9-10) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tipped Up Harry 5-1 (11-12) In rear, not fluent 4 out, soon headway on outer travelling smoothly, 4th approaching straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, soon led, stayed on well run-in to soon assert, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Nov beating Written Inthestars (10-5) by 5l, 9 ran.
Circe's Island (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Prominent, led from 3rd, ridden and headed 4 out, no impression from next, 7th of 10, 49l behind Love On Top (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m mrs hcp hdl hvy in Nov.
Fergiethelegend (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 2nd, reminder 7th, weakened 6 out, bad mistake next, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Blissful Moment (10-10) at Down Royal 3m hcp chs 0-116 hvy in Feb, 10 ran.
Rebel Laker (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up, 19th at 3rd, progress straight, no impression and one pace from after 2 out, 15th of 22, 30l behind Glenquest (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Authorative (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led and clear, some slight mistakes, reduced lead from before 6 out, joined when fell 4 out, in a race won by Equity Swap (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug, 12 ran.
Lindas Choice (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4 out, ridden from next, slight mistake and headed 2 out, no impression on winner at last, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Follow The Sign (11-0) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Blazing West (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Towards rear, 13th after 2nd, no danger from before 5th, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 32l behind Outlander (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Knock Beauty (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up, moderate 10th after 7th, slight mistake 5 out, not fluent 4 out, soon no impression, no extra and pulled up approaching straight, in a race won by Triplets Joy (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov, 11 ran.
Eric The Third (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th after 3rd, not fluent 5 out, lost place from 4 out, moderate 11th approaching straight, no extra, 11th of 14, 49l behind Ange D'or Javilex (11-0) at Limerick 2m cond mdn hdl in Nov.
