rear of mid-division, 7th before 7th, no impression in 6th before last, ridden and ran on well to 4th close home, never nearer
mid-division, 9th before 7th, progress at 8th where mistake, weakened after 4 out, detached after 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, 8th before 7th, headway in 3rd after 2 out, dropped to 5th before last where slight mistake, stayed on well to 2nd close home, nearest at finish
rear of mid-division, not fluent at 5th, 10th before 7th, progress before 8th, 7th after 4 out, took closer order in 4th after 2 out, led before last where not fluent and bumped, stayed on well
tracked leader in close 2nd, led 3 out, headed before last, kept on run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, weakened close home
in touch, 4th before 7th, not fluent 2 out, soon lost place and weakened quickly
led narrowly, not fluent at 5th, not fluent and pecked at 7th, headed 3 out, lost place and weakened quickly after 2 out
in touch, 6th before 7th, progress before 8th, 5th after 2 out, dropped to 7th before last, no extra run-in
in touch, a little keen, not fluent at 4th, 3rd before 7th, mistake 4 out, improved to 2nd after 2 out, dropped to 4th before last, weakened closing stages
towards rear, 12th before 7th, good headway on outer after 2 out, closed at last where jumped into leader, ridden into 2nd closing stages, kept on, dropped to 3rd close home
held up in rear, 15th before 7th, slightly detached at 8th, mistake 4 out, no impression, never a factor
rear, 13th before 7th, progress after 2 out, no impression in 8th last, kept on same pace
rear, not fluent at 6th, 14th before 7th, progress after 2 out, no extra in 9th last
towards rear, 11th before 7th, lost place before last, modest late headway, no danger
close up, not fluent at 2nd and 3rd, lost place and slight mistake at 5th, soon reminder, 5th before 7th, lost place before 3 out, weakened and detached after 2 out
Gali Flight is 0-18 but will surely be winning soon after an excellent run behind Sam's Choice in a Leopardstown handicap. Ahead Of The Posse dedn't shown much in maidens but it was a different matter on his handicap debut at Tramore where he took advantage of heavy ground to gain his first success for which he has an 8lb rise to contend with. VERDANT PLACE (NAP), well beaten in three maiden hurdles, didn't get the run of the race on his handicap debut here in November but was only beaten two lengths and looks the one to be on. Champ Royal has run his best races on heavy ground and though Killinure Lass has been inconsistent she's only 2lb higher than her victory at Kilbeggan in June.
Gali Flight (FR) 14-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 2nd early straight, disputed last, soon led and pressed, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Sam's Choice (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Ahead Of The Posse (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Prominent, 2nd at 5th, 3rd before 3 out, closed in 2nd after 3 out, led narrowly before 2 out, kept on best under pressure run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan beating Knocknagappagh (11-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Friends N Commerce (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) In touch, dropped to 8th after 6th, no impression in moderate 9th before 2 out, modest late headway, no danger, 6th of 10, dist behind Optional Mix (11-2) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Verdant Place (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, headway after 2 out, pushed along in 6th at last, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 22, 2l behind Penny Jar (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Gringo D'ainay (FR) 10-1 (10-3) Towards rear, 8th halfway, no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 8th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Green Glory (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Coolavin Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led 8th, pushed along and pressed entering straight, headed before 2 out where mistake in 3rd, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 13 3/4l behind Go Boy (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Chainofconsequence (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Led, not fluent at 6th, mistake 4 out, headed after 3 out, lost place before 2 out, weakened last, 7th of 11, 21l behind Cadatharla (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Jan.
Champ Royal (FR) 4-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway travelling well and led briefly 3 out, soon pushed along and 4th before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, no extra run-in, 5th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Crossgaleschicflic (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Makfils (FR) 18-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, lost place approaching last, ridden in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 18 3/4l behind Tullypole Annie (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Ernie From Nurney (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Chased leader, closer in 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Tullypole Annie (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Rockbrook (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, pecked 1st, slow and reminders 4 out, ridden and no extra from next, 10th of 17, dist behind Kalanisi Star (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Bella Union (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, reminder and no impression after 3 out, weakened, last of 16, dist behind Mary's Pride (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Killinure Lass (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) Towards rear, not fluent 1st, 15th halfway, ridden from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 12th of 16, dist behind Tomjackwilliam (11-3) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Moonlight Getaway (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Always towards rear and no impression from 3 out, 12th of 15, dist behind Maidenstreetprince (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Come On Sally (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 25, 27 1/2l behind Carbon King (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Dec.
