prominent, close 3rd halfway, 2nd approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner from early straight, no extra and dropped to 3rd run-in
rear of mid-division, some headway 3 out, 8th next, kept on well from before last without reaching leaders
mid-division, 10th halfway, no threat from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
prominent and disputed lead, 3rd approaching 3 out, soon no extra and weakened approaching straight
chased leaders early, no threat from halfway, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, some headway 3 out, moderate 6th entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, driven along in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace into 2nd run-in without troubling winner
led or disputed lead, asserted from early straight, kept on well, comfortably
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no impression and losing place when checked before 2 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th on inner halfway, no impression in moderate 7th entering straight
rear of mid-division, some headway into 9th approaching 3 out, ridden and no extra in 8th entering straight
always behind, never a factor
rear of mid-division when fell 6th
chased leaders on outer, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out
towards rear when hampered and unseated rider 6th
Not For Converting had just over a length to spare over Carrig Millie when they occupied the places behind Dedigout here last month. The remainder were well beaten and the form looks strong. A Fine Young Man won a Naas bumper in March of last year and didn't reappear until last month when he made a fine debut over timber behind Better Times. The reappearance of WANDERING AENGUS has been eagerly awaited, however, as his victory over Cheltenian on his racecourse debut here last October was well and truly boosted by the runner-up landing the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham. He has a jumper's pedigree and can make a successful return, though Please Talk and Saluting are others to keep an eye on.
A Fine Young Man (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leader, left in front from 5th, soon clear, reduced lead approaching 3 out, strongly pressed from next, headed and kept on same pace from last, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Better Times (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Archie Meade (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway early straight, 11th 2 out, kept on without threatening, 7th of 25, 18l behind Reizovic (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Ballylibert (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Alw twrds rr, fair 11th & mstk 5out, to last aftr 2out, pu bef last, in a race won by Highland Lodge (12-0) at Kilworth 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 15 ran.
Betterthanalright (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division best, 13th 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 10th of 16, 27l behind Analyse That (11-1) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Chicken Chaser (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre gelding out of Sweet Lass.
Curraghroe Express (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on from rear in straight, 11th of 25, 40l behind Formidableopponent (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Gizzit (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear, ridden in 8th early straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 25l behind Its The Ice I Like (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Happy New Year (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 17th of 25, 41l behind Reizovic (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Kembla Grange (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, dropped towards rear 7th, soon no danger, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Micks (10-8) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Nov.
Not For Converting (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden before last, challenged last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Dedigout (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Please Talk (IRE) 5-6fav (12-0) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden 3f out, 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Are Ya Right Chief (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f N H flat sft in Nov.
Saluting (IRE) 5-4fav (11-7) Soon prominent, on terms under 6f out, ridden to lead into straight, headed under 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Blue Bicycle (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
Take It Too 80-1 (11-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, mistake in 4th and ridden 3 out, no extra in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 29l behind Boston Bob (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl in Nov.
Wandering Aengus 16-1 (11-7) Made virtually all, went clear 4f out, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf gd in Oct '10 beating Cheltenian (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 21 ran.
Carrig Millie (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th and mistake 2 out, no impression leaders in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Dedigout (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Cerca Trova (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Led and clear, reduced lead from before 5th, headed 5 out, dropped to last 3 out, soon no impression, last of 6, 40l behind Leah Claire (10-7) at Wexford 2m mrs nov hdl sft in Nov.
Lilys Delight (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Pozyc (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr '10, 20 ran.
Maxwells Demon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, 8th of 11, 50l behind Dedigout (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Rapid Heartbeat (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Towards rear, 9th under 6f out, no impression from over 3f out, 9th of 12, 23l behind Marble Article (11-6) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat gf in Jun.
Rosee Des Bieffes (FR) 5-1 (12-0) Ww, gd prog 3out, eff in 2nd 2out, ld run in, kow, won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp gs in Nov beating Maple Valley Gale (11-4) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Molaise Lad (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 23l behind Are Ya Right Chief (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f N H flat sft in Nov.
Parthian Empire 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Dedigout (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
