chased leaders early, soon mid-division, towards rear from 3rd, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden into 4th next, no impression entering straight, moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, reminders 2nd and 3rd, ridden and no impression 4 out, no extra next
always towards rear, pushed along briefly 2nd, reminders 6th, ridden and trailing 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd after 4 out, no impression after 2 out, dropped to 4th before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 5th and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, closer in 4th at 6th, 2nd next, challenged 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
disputed early, led after 1st, mistake 6th and slight mistake 7th, pressed 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, ridden entering straight, asserted before last, kept on strongly run-in
disputed early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, 4th before 7th, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 6th next, soon no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last
chased leaders early, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra
Gran Cavallo won a point-to-point in impressive style last month and made a very encouraging start over hurdles at Thurles a few days later when runner-up to Oscar Lantern with Justforjames a long way back in third. He'll need a stiff test of stamina but should get it here and looks certain to be there at the finish. Long Way Back was beaten 20 lengths when third at Leopardstown and will need to do much better so ROBIN THYME looks the one to be on. Gordon Elliott's charge has gradually improved and there was much to like when he stepped up to this trip for the first time and finished a close second to the favourite Balko Des Flos on this track. De Bennette comfortably landed a point-to-point before falling on her hurdles debut at Fairyhouse but Zip Wyatt will need to improve on what he's shown so far to get involved.
Justforjames (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Disputed early, chased leaders from before 2nd, disputed again before 5th, 3rd and mistake 6th, disputed brielfy again after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 24 1/2l behind Oscar Lantern (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan.
Alices Man (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, under pressure 6th, no danger, 14th of 18, dist behind Gurteen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Goingagainstmywill (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, towards rear halfway, no impression from 5th, weakened and completely tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Gran Cavallo (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Disputed and ran freely early, chased leader from before 2nd, slight mistake 4th, disputed from before 5th, ridden in lead after 2 out, headed before last, disputed again run-in, no extra in 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Oscar Lantern (11-4) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hvy in Jan.
Inishturk Lad 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged before 3 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Bendanella (11-4) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn sft in Oct.
Long Way Back (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 10th halfway, progress approaching 2 out, ridden in 4th entering straight and no impression in 3rd before last, no extra, 3rd of 13, 20l behind Our Duke (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Robin Thyme (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden after next, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Balko Des Flos (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Zip Wyatt (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, 9th of 14, dist behind Westend Star (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Champayne Ginger (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, 11th early, no impression from before straight, kept on run-in, 8th of 16, 27 3/4l behind Babbling Stream (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Sea Scorpion (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression before straight, 6th of 16, dist behind Uaintseenothingyet (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
De Bennette (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, fell 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
