mid-division early, 7th after 6th, not fluent 8th, one pace straight, impeded last
led, jumped left 1st, soon close up and disputed lead, a little slow 2nd, inclined to jump left, lost place from before 2 out, soon no extra
waited with, soon towards rear, progress to chase leaders and slightly impeded approaching straight, soon no impression, impeded last, kept on without threatening run-in
waited with, not much room briefly after 1st, slight mistake 3rd, 13th at 7th, mistake 9th, one pace straight, impeded last
waited with, headway into mid-division before 8th, soon reminder, jumped slightly right 9th, jumped right 3 out, no extra from next
waited with, 12th at 7th, headway 9th, tracked leaders 2 out, prominent approaching straight, led approaching last, kept on run-in, headed near line
mid-division early, 8th after 6th, progress to chase leaders approaching straight, closed and effort when bad mistake last, soon unseated rider
tracked leaders, 3rd after 6th, 4th next, prominent approaching straight, soon challenged, stayed on well run-in to lead near line
prominent, impeded 1st, 5th after 6th, slight mistake 9th, not fluent 3 out, still prominent approaching straight, soon one pace
chased leaders, a little slow at 2nd, 10th at 7th, slight mistake 3 out, no extra from next
soon disputed lead, slight mistake 3 out, headed approaching last and slightly impeded, one pace
prominent, impeded 1st, not fluent 5th, 6th after 6th, slight mistake 9th, slight mistake 2 out, one pace straight, impeded last
mid-division early, pushed along briefly after 3rd, 9th at 7th, not fluent 8th, one pace straight, impeded last
pushed along and reminder early, improved to be close up from 3rd, 4th after 6th, 3rd next, lost place from before 2 out where not fluent, one pace
waited with, slight mistake 3rd, 11th at 7th, pushed along in rear from 9th, soon one pace
WHATSINTHECORNER has been alternating between hurdles and fences and running well in both. His two second spots over timber in November put him right in the picture and Rachael Blackmore can steer him to another victory. British Art makes a quick reappearance after being beaten a neck by Danse Away at Clonmel on Thursday, form that would see him in the shake-up. Gliondar Mo Chroi isn't the most consistent but would have a definite chance on his close third over 2m5f at Limerick where he was in the lead at the last. Dont Go Mad has yet to win but makes his handicap debut and shouldn't be underestimated from his shrewd yard but Hussle Up has run his best races over the minimum trip.
Whatsinthecorner (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-1) Mid-division, 4th 4 out, closer in 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner in 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Barna Venture (10-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Dec.
Blue Empyrean (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Waited with, moderate 11th after 6th, not fluent 8th, some headway in moderate 6th from after 3 out, soon 5th and no impression, one pace, 8th of 13, 26 1/2l behind Askari (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.
Dont Go Mad (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd after 4th, soon 4th, pushed along after 3 out in moderate 5th, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Mormon (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Jan.
First Class Return (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 18, 16 1/2l behind Routes Choice (11-3) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Thomas O'Malley (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) In rear, not fluent at 4th, 11th 3 out, ridden next, some late progress, never a factor, 6th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Blast Of Koeman (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Dec.
British Art 10-1 (11-8) In rear, progress from 3 out and on terms from before 2 out where bumped, gained narrow lead from before last, narrowly headed run-in and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Danse Away (11-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Emily Square (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, blundered 3 out and no impression in straight, no extra, 12th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Clementina (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Gliondar Mo Chroi (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 6th after 6th, on terms before 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Chosen Hour (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Dec.
Kilkeaskin Molly (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead on inner 3 out, ridden and stayed strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, no extra in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Ronald Pump (11-11) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp gd in Jan.
Wrap Star (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra, kept on one pace, last of 12, 20 1/4l behind Park Row (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Hussle Up (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd when left 2nd 2 out, 2nd and slightly hampered at last, soon no impression on leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 16, 2l behind Still Alive (10-1) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Disco Musik (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, dropped to rear halfway, no impression, 9th of 12, dist behind Chris's Dream (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Overbury Prince (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer 5 out and further progress to lead 3 out, headed next, pushed along and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Bridies Boy (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f sft in Jan.
Stoughan Cross (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division for most, ridden towards rear before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Balgowlah (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, 10th of 16, dist behind Havingagoodtime (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Feagreen Native (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 22, 25 1/4l behind Breesy Mountain (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Dec.
