rear of mid-division, 14th when mistake 4 out, kept on under pressure from 2 out without threatening leaders
chased leaders, 6th halfway, went 4th 3 out, ridden after next, headway to lead at last, kept on under pressure run-in
mid-division on inner, 12th halfway, moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight
always towards rear, behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3 out, moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
always behind, pulled up before 5 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, driven along and no extra from next, weakened
mid-division best, no extra from 3 out
always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden from 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on under pressure run-in
led, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed under pressure at last and dropped to 3rd, no impression and kept on one pace run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 10th halfway, 7th 4 out, driven along after next, moderate 6th entering straight, no extra
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra
never a factor, trailing from 4 out, completely tailed off
always towards rear
mid-division on outer, mistake 4 out, no extra from next
towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
always behind, tailed off
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
always prominent, 2nd halfway, challenged from 3 out, driven along after next, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, fell 7th
This will take some winning but a return to hurdling may allow INDIFFERENCE CURVE to gain his third success in five starts. The nine-year-old has been in fine form over fences having improved over the past year and is well handicapped here if able to transfer that form to hurdles. Martin Scruff has joined Gordon Elliott from the UK where he attracted massive support on his last start in November before unshipping his rider when going strongly. He's obviously thought capable of winning from a lowly mark and looks a threat. Turner Brown and Profit Margin stay the trip but both have climbed the weights and face stiff tasks while Ballinahow Lady finished tailed off in a Listed contest at Clonmel last week and may be feeling the effects of a busy season.
Qualviro (FR) 33-1 (9-10) Led, driven along after 3 out, headed and dropped to 4th under pressure next, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 19, 28l behind Across The Bay (9-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Turner Brown (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Elcanos (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Jan.
Tasman (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 13th of 20, 22l behind Kayanna's Back (10-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Oct.
Hoopy (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 18th of 19, well behind Glam Gerry (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Jan.
Brownpolish 11-2 (9-7) Towards rear, headway on inner into 4th into straight, no extra from before last, 6th of 10, 13l behind The Shepherd (10-0) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 0-140 in Nov.
Duroob 50-1 (9-3) Always behind, tailed off, 18th of 19, well behind Across The Bay (9-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Nuvelli (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased clear leader, distant 3rd halfway, closer under pressure in 2nd entering straight, soon no extra, weakened, 7th of 15, 25l behind Trendelenburg (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Jan.
Sharekan (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear throughout, under pressure from 3rd, 14th of 19, well behind Benash (11-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jan.
The Burrow Vic (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) In touch, 7th approaching halfway, dropped to mid-division 5 out, kept on without threatening from 3 out, 6th of 21, 14l behind Square Sphere (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Ballinahow Lady (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Close up, 3rd 4 out, no extra next, eased straight, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Bishopsfurze (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 6f lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1).
Barcardero (USA) 9-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 6th 4 out, ridden in 8th when mistake 3 out, no extra and weakened, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Imaalhall (10-7) at Naas 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 sft in Jan.
Boland's Corner (GER) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden next, challenged 2 out, soon led briefly, headed and no extra before last, 6th of 18, 13l behind Marlay Park (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Indifference Curve (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd 5 out, close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 3rd after 2 out, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Curragh Grey (10-10) at Thurles 2m 6f chs in Jan.
Enter The Indian (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, headway to 12th after 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace into 8th last, kept on, 7th of 25, 24l behind Montana Slim (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-123 sft in Apr '09.
Retrievethelegend (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Always behind, slightly hampered 8th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Curragh Grey (10-10) at Thurles 2m 6f chs in Jan, 12 ran.
Conclave (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, dropped to 7th 5 out, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 13, 35l behind Flemensford (9-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Energiser (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway on outer approaching straight, went 5th 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, no impression on run-in, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Trendelenburg (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Jan.
So Billiant (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) With leader, ridden to lead after 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, well behind Carsonstown Boy (11-12) at Ffos Las 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug '09.
Old Magic (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 21, 16l behind Cayo Levantado (11-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Andrea's Answer (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Chino Valdes (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Jan.
Kenilworth (USA) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 14th of 20, well behind Turner Brown (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Jan.
Profit Margin (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Led and soon clear, reduced lead 4th, went on again after 6th, not fluent 5 out, ridden and headed approaching straight, dropped to 4th and no extra from last, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Smokey Joe Joe (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f nov hdl hvy in Jan.
Martin Scruff (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, didnt handle and went wide on bend after 5th, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, staying on and disputing 2nd when blundered and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Pete The Feat (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Nov, 10 ran.
Clogher Cailin (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden and losing touch with main group 5 out, kept on under pressure from 3 out, moderate 6th at last, 6th of 10, 13l behind Kylebeg Krystle (11-9) at Cork 2m 4f Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) sft in Jan.
Sparky McGovern (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Never better than mid-division, 15th of 19, 38l behind Tornedo Shay (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
