soon prominent, almost on terms in 2nd from 4 out, led before 2 out, soon clear, easily, impressive
led, headed 4th, chased leaders after, closer in 4th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out
soon chased leaders, closer in 3rd and pushed along from 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out where slight mistake
soon chased leaders, 4th 4 out, dropped to moderate 5th and no extra from before straight
soon settled towards rear, no extra in last from before 4 out, weakened, tailed off
keen hold, chased leaders, led 4th, soon clear, reduced lead and almost joined from 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
Sizing Europe (IRE) 8-11fav (11-1) Disputed lead early, foot-perfect jumping, 2nd from 3rd, led from 6 out, soon clear, stayed on strongly from 2 out, not extended, impressive, won at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs in Oct beating Harchibald (11-1) by 17l, 6 ran.
Beau Michael 6-1 (11-6) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage from 3rd, strongly pressed approaching last where slight mistake, soon headed and no extra, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Psycho (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hdl sft in Oct.
China Rock (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, mistake 5 out, headway in 5th approaching 4 out, improved to challenge 2 out, soon led, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, all out, won at Galway 2m 6f beg chs sft in Oct beating Alpha Ridge (11-12) by nk, 18 ran.
Coolpotts (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner in 6th, headway to dispute lead 3 out, led before next, drew clear approaching last, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs hvy beating Cindys Schindler (11-4) by 16l, 16 ran.
Hotel Hilamar (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Chased leaders in 3rd, 4th 4 out, ridden and no extra last, weakened entering straight, last of 6, 18l behind Fosters Cross (11-1) at Galway 2m 1f nov chs hvy in Oct.
Major Finnegan (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Unseated rider before start and briefly loose, made all, clear early, strongly pressed and stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Punchestown 2m beg chs sft in Oct beating Jered (11-12) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Dancing Tornado (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, 8th approaching 3 out, headway into 4th 2 out, went 2nd early straight, some headway but still 2 lengths down when left clear last, kept on well, won at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs gs in Oct beating Coscorrig (11-4) by 9l, 15 ran.
