waited with, 8th after 6th, left disputing 4th from 7th, pushed along approaching straight, soon one pace
tracked leaders, 4th from 6th, carried out before 7th
waited with, slightly impeded 1st, slight mistake 2nd, 10th after 6th, left 6th from 7th, slight mistake 4 out and headway, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along approaching straight, soon slightly impeded and no impression, one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd from 6th, followed rivals out and refused 7th
waited with, a little keen, 9th after 6th, left 2nd from 7th, on terms 3 out, soon headed, no impression straight, one pace
waited with, pecked and brought down 1st
prominent, soon 2nd, impeded before 4th, slightly slow 6th, carried out before 7th
led, impeded before 4th, carried out before 7th
soon chased leaders, 7th after 6th, left 3rd from 7th, soon lost position, pushed along briefly 10th, pushed along again approaching 3 out where no impression and slightly impeded, weakened
soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, left in lead 7th, joined 3 out, soon regained lead, pushed along before straight, soon went clear, stayed on well, easily
waited with, impeded 1st, soon in rear, left a few places better and took closer order from 7th, no impression from before 3 out, one pace
prominent, not fluent 1st, soon chased leaders, 6th after 6th, left disputing 4th from 7th, soon lost position, 5th when fell 3 out
Hell On Earth finished 10 lengths ahead of Favori Logique at Tramore and Paul Cawley takes off 7lb again. Further improvement is likely from the Gordon Elliot runner but ENSEL DU PERCHE is less exposed and there is a very good chance that a switch to fences will see Gavin Cromwell’s charge take a step forward from progressive hurdles form. Half Shot has won between the flags so is another who will likely appreciate a move to tackling the larger obstacles. Jack Fiasco ran better than expected at Down Royal and is reunited with Robbie Power.
Blue Markie (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, soon detached and never a factor, no extra from 6 out, completely tailed off, 6th of 9, dist behind Forza Milan (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Jan.
Cappacon (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, mistake at 1st, 10th at last (usual 3 out), soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 18, 16 1/2l behind Espion Du Chenet (10-9) at Naas 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Casamari Abbey (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders, 8th after 6th, closed approaching 4 out, no extra 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Exit To The West (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Castlegrange (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, mistake last, kept on one pace, lost 4th post, 5th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Mattie's Mountain (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Ensel Du Perche (FR) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, disputed lead 4 out, headed after 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, strongly pressed winner in close 2nd inside final furlong, kept on close home, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Free Thought (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Favori Logique (FR) 3-1fav (11-5) Mid-division, progress into 3rd after 3 out, ridden and no impression on leaders before 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 11 3/4l behind Itsalonglongroad (11-9) at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Good Luck Hope (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Mid-division, fell 2nd, at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Half Shot (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along in 10th before 2 out, ridden and stayed on to go 4th at last, soon 3rd and kept on without threatening run-in, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 6 3/4l behind Low Lie The Fields (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hell On Earth (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to press leader approaching 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Itsalonglongroad (11-9) at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Jack Fiasco 80-1 (12-0) Tracked leader and reminders early, 2nd halfway, ridden after 3 out, 5th when mistake next, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Arahecan (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Le Pogues Storm (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression in 9th before 3 out, no extra when bad mistake 2 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Arahecan (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Owl Creek Bridge (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th from 8th, pushed along after 5 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
Beeper's Ruby (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th 3 out, no impression, 10th of 19, 23 3/4l behind Pino Boy (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Miss Cedille (FR) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 14 3/4l behind Itsalonglongroad (11-9) at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Padraic's Choice (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no impression, 11th of 19, 33 1/4l behind Oneknightmoreihope (11-10) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hvy in Dec.
