Domitian took a step forward when third at Thurles after a debut fourth at Wexford but may not be suited by a drop back in trip. Fort Worth Texas has failed to build on a second at Ballinrobe back in September so this looks a good opportunity for ET DITE (NAP). She ran a nice race when fourth in decent company at Naas in November and was allowed to come home in her own time at Navan last month having blundered her chance away two out. Darrens Hope makes her hurdling debut having been highly tried in bumpers but may need the experience.
Darrens Hope (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) 5th early, soon raced in 4th, closed up from halfway on inner, not much room briefly approaching straight, soon pushed along and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 5th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Uhtred (11-8) at Navan 2m lst (1) sft in Dec.
Et Dite (FR) 9-2 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 4th, slight mistake 7th, not fluent 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 14, 21l behind Run Wild Fred (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Fort Worth Texas (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, 4th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression in 6th before 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 13, 32 3/4l behind Ard Abhainn (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn sft in Oct.
Getaway Gold (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up, 12th at 5th, no extra from before 2 out, 12th of 16, 29 1/2l behind Waterville Dancer (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in May.
Miss Sophiea (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 17, dist behind Highstreet Roller (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Dec.
Aurora Sunrise (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Settled behind leaders, moderate 4th after 3rd, no impression before 3 out where mistake, soon no extra, 5th of 6, dist behind Kalanisi Og (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Commander Lady (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th at last (usual 3 out), soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 21, dist behind Yukon Lil (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Domitian (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 8th, 5th 5 out, close up 3 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 7 1/4l behind Kalli's Quest (10-13) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn sft in Nov.
Regina Dracones (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Waited with, soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, never a factor, pulled up 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Samsara Lady (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Always behind, never a factor, 21st of 24, dist behind Tiger Tap Tap (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Dec.
