tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, headway into 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead narrowly at last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, improved to lead after 2 out, ridden and headed narrowly at last, rallied on inner inside final furlong, regained lead near line
tracked leaders on inner in 6th, close 6th 2 out, soon pushed along in 4th, short of room briefly approaching last, no extra ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th on inner 2 out, no impression
mid-division, weakened 4 out, soon behind
mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
led, headed 5th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
tracked leader in 2nd, led from 5th, ridden 2 out and soon headed, no impression in 3rd from before last, kept on one pace
towards rear on outer, ran around approaching 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 2 out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, 10th 4 out, pushed along in 7th 2 out, kept on without threatening
always behind, mistake 6th, never a factor
mid-division on outer, 7th 4 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out
always towards rear, jumped right at 2nd, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
CASTELLO SFORZA (NAP) made a successful bumper debut before a close third in the championship event at Cheltenham. He's been a short-priced favourite for both starts over hurdles but has come up against smart opposition in each and hasn't been beaten far. This longer trip is in his favour and he can make it third time lucky. Mossback also made a winning start in a bumper before joining Gordon Elliott where he's performed with credit in both starts over timber. There looks plenty more to come from the son of Yeats and he's an obvious threat. Winning point-to-pointer A Rated has looked as though he'll need a marathon trip but Mighty Stowaway didn't stay three miles at Fairyhouse after two very good runs at around this trip. Aint Dunne Yet has shown some potential and looks best of the remainder.
Castello Sforza (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leader, slight mistake 2nd, on terms from before 2 out, soon led, headed approaching last where dropped to 3rd and not fluent, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Joey Sasa (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Mossback (IRE) 11-8fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, 4th early, on terms 3 out, led approaching straight, joined 2 out, headed before last, soon briefly impeded and one pace, 3rd of 21, 4 3/4l behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
A Rated (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders and took keen hold, led from 5th, headed after 4 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, no impression, 4th of 21, 12 1/2l behind C'est Jersey (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Aint Dunne Yet (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 7th at 8th, slight mistake 4 out, closer in 5th into straight, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 15l behind Death Duty (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hvy in Oct.
Ajabindejaw (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 2nd, reminder after 8th, behind and pulled up before 10th, at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Raced in 4th early, dropped to moderate 7th before 4th, no danger from 3 out, 13th of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Louie The Second (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Raced in 8th early, pushed along straight and one pace 2 out, 7th of 21, 18 3/4l behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Mighty Stowaway (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Soon prominent, 2nd at 7th, on terms 3 out and slight mistake, headed approaching straight, no extra when slight mistake 2 out, 6th of 11, dist behind Tin Soldier (11-4) at Fairyhouse 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
No Pressure Pat (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 13th of 24, dist behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Old Meadow (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Always behind, completely tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Bellow Mome (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Nov.
Psychedelic Rock 80-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 14th of 24, dist behind Midnight Escape (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Feb.
Rebelion Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Alw rr & last until sl prog 6out & mod 12th 4out, poor 10th well bef 3out & cto when pu bef 2out, at Bartlemy 3m mdn gd in May.
Run Don't Hide (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Raced in 12th early, no extra from before straight, 18th of 21, dist behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Fly Rory Fly (IRE) 14-1 (11-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 4f out, weakened entering straight, 5th of 6, 16 3/4l behind Oakley Hall (11-13) at Punchestown 2m sft in Feb.
Fr Captain Murphy (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, no danger 8th, 13th of 18, dist behind Champagne Classic (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Feb.
Half Moon Street (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Prominent early, chased leaders from 2nd, slight mistake and reminders 5th, mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Time And Times (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 18 3/4l behind Indy Island (10-11) at Down Royal 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Urban Star 10-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 6th 1/2way, wknd in 5th bef 2out, no ex straight, ko bhnd, 7th of 9, 26 1/2l behind Early Learner (11-11) at Belharbour 3m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Bulls Head (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, slightly impeded 3rd, never a factor, 19th of 21, dist behind Augustin (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
