disputed lead, headed 5 out, ridden and no impression from 3 out
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, 3rd 5 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders on outer, pushed along briefly 3rd, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, kept on one paced in moderate 4th inside final furlong
always behind, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, bad mistake last
in rear, not fluent 4th, headway from 5 out, went 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
in rear, some progress into moderate 10th 3 out, kept on without threatening straight, never involved
tracked leaders, went 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, kept on one paced straight
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, soon mid-division, progress into 2nd 3 out, pushed along and disputed lead before last, not fluent at last and ridden to lead early run-in, strongly pressed close home, headed and no extra near line
mid-division, pushed along 4th, ridden and no impression from 4 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st and pushed along next, weakened from halfway
disputed lead, led from 5 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, joined again before last, headed early run-in, rallied well inside final furlong, regained lead near line
rear of mid-division, fell 2nd
mid-division on inner, never travelled and under pressure from 2nd, no impression from 5 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5th, weakened from 7th, never a factor
mid-division on outer, slightly hampered 3rd, reminders 6th, soon weakened
Rachael Blackmore has partnered Refused A Name on several occasions and Shark Hanlon's charge has won from higher marks than this so has to be respected. LUCKYINMILAN (NAP) was beaten out of sight in two starts over fences just over a year ago but improved out of all recognition over hurdles winning three times. A run over timber here last month will have put him spot-on and connections are taking advantage of a 29lb lower mark. Rebel Cry is a very consistent performer over hurdles and fences and he'll be better for a run last month so should get into the action again while Il Fenomeno has won over hurdles around here though is still a maiden over the bigger obstacles. Stoughan Cross has struggled since scoring at Tipperary in May though there were some signs of a revival at Navan last month. The lightly-raced Tulpar may prove best of the remainder and he's likely to have been out hunting to keep fit.
Il Fenomeno (ITY) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 7th of 12, dist behind Mick The Jiver (10-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Sunsetstorise (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, mistake 1st, ridden and no impression before 5 out, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Rebel Cry (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place after 3 out, ridden in 7th before straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 13, 8l behind Secrets Safe (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Stoughan Cross (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Prominent, soon 3rd, slight mistake 7th, pushed along approaching 3 out where almost on terms, lost place and no impression 2 out, one pace, 5th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Effernock Lad (11-1) at Navan 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Theatre Princess (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Soon led, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon no extra in 7th, 9th of 18, 17l behind Barrys Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
A Grey Matter (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon towards rear, pushed along 8th, mistake next, soon reminders, no impression from 10th, no extra and pulled up before 3 out, at Navan 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
James (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, improved into 2nd 4 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra when fell 2 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Larry Capri (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th from 2nd, went poor 4th approaching straight, jumped left last 2 and one pace, 4th of 9, 31l behind Yorkhill (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Goldmineinthesky (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind After Aspen (11-4) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
I'm An Izz Wizz (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Badly hampered 1st, soon raced in 9th, mistake 3 out, 7th approaching straight, one pace, 6th of 13, 11l behind I Knew Well (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Refused A Name 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 10th, 5th from next, 3rd after 3 out, pecked 2 out, soon chased winner and one pace, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Line View (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Flynsini (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, slightly impeded 4th, reminders 9th, 9th from 11th, no impression when impeded 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 5th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Line View (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Tulpar (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, progress into 5th 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd approaching last, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Mr Goodenough (11-1) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Notimetoserve (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no impression from 7th, pulled up before 5 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Luckyinmilan (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Led and disputed, mistake 3 out, headed straight, one pace last, 5th of 16, 8 3/4l behind Dawerann (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Da Baba Elephant (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Held up in touch, weakened from 4 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Tomcoole Lad (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, not fluent 1st, impeded 9th, slight mistake 11th where 6th, not fluent next, still 6th after 3 out, no impression when slightly impeded next, not fluent last, no extra, 6th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Line View (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
