mid-division, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden to dispute lead before last, headed approaching last, 2nd at last, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, ridden next and soon headed, weakened entering straight
led, joined from 4th, led after 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 4th 2 out, soon ridden, improved to lead approaching last, headed after last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, 11th and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, closer in 9th and mistake 3 out, headway from next, ridden to dispute lead before last, headed approaching last, under pressure in 4th when mistake at last, no impression
tracked leaders, not fluent at 6th, slight mistake 6th, 7th 2 out, headway on inner entering straight, pushed along and went 3rd at last, ridden and led after last, stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division, closer in 6th and ridden 2 out, 5th at last, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
mid-division, mistake at 1st, not fluent at 3rd, 10th 3 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, mistake at 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
prominent, not fluent at 2nd, disputed lead from 4th, headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3 out, weakened
Bal De Rio has twice finished second at Dundalk since occupying the same position over hurdles at Limerick but is still penalised for his Flat victories. THE BROGHIE MAN couldn't cope with Whatsnotoknow at Thurles but was conceding 8lb and the remainder were a long way behind so that could be good enough. Goaheadwiththeplan made a fair start over timber at Navan and should be winning soon while All About Joe caught the eye in no uncertain manner at Fairyhouse. Elusive Rebeldom showed potential in bumpers but was beaten a long way on his hurdling debut at Cork.
Bal De Rio (FR) 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, closer 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 4th on line, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Muzbid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
Champagne Paddy (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th 2 out, weakened, last of 14, dist behind Easywork (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Scully's Dream (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Prominent early, slight mistake 2nd and chased leaders from next, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 4 out, 5th when brought down next, at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
The Broghie Man 9-2 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 6th after 3rd, ridden to go 2nd approaching last, kept on without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Whatsnotoknow (11-3) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Chosen Partner (IRE) Well Chosen gelding out of Rag Thyne.
Stansfield (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, no impression under 4f out and detached entering straight, no extra, never a factor, 7th of 8, 34 1/4l behind Stattler (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Jan.
All About Joe (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, some progress entering straight, moderate 10th 2 out, kept on well without threatening run-in, never nearer, 5th of 19, 13l behind Home By The Lee (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Allieyf 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 9th from 3rd, well off pace in 12th approaching straight, soon no extra, 22nd of 26, dist behind Festival D'ex (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Elusive Rebeldom (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened, 19th of 24, dist behind Donkey Years (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Goaheadwiththeplan (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Waited with, slightly impeded after 1st, 13th from 3rd, some headway but well off pace in 9th approaching straight, closed and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 26, 11 1/4l behind Festival D'ex (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Robindevidastar (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Avida Star.
Shortcross Storm (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, soon improved to chase leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd before 3 out but remained close-up, pushed along before last and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 9 3/4l behind Game Present (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Somptueux (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 7th from 3rd, closed approaching 6th, one pace from before straight, 7th of 17, 16 1/2l behind The Bosses Oscar (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Stormy Native (IRE) 100-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, 23rd of 25, dist behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Gills Pet (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) A little keen, soon led, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 14, 35 1/4l behind La Feline (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Indian Eye 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out and no extra approaching straight, weakened, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Demophon 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 3 out, 21st of 25, dist behind Entoucas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Groody Rover (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders briefly, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out and no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, dist behind Column Of Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Low Lie The Fields (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, ridden in moderate 9th after 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 15, 34 1/2l behind Owenacurra Lass (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Jan.