led, ridden and pressed entering straight, headed at last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2 out, weakened
always behind, never a factor
tracked leaders, went 2nd from 4th, pushed along in 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden in 13th 2 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 5th 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on without threatening leaders
rear of mid-division on inner, bad mistake 2nd and dropped to rear, bad mistake again 3rd, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders in 4th when mistake at last, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd at 4th, bad mistake 5th, 4th and ridden when mistake 2 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 11th 2 out, no impression
always behind, hampered 3rd, never a factor
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along after 6th, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to 8th 2 out, no impression
Winning bumper Ardla did better back on the Flat at Navan last time. Smoke And Mirrors had Monkstreet a couple of lengths behind when they occupied the minor spots at Fairyhouse but the latter looked more in need of the run and can reverse positions. Protagonist, three-times a winner on the Flat, won't need to be a world-beater to make a successful start over timber but winning point-to-pointer and bumper GRAND JURY is bred for chasing though should have the required pace to make a winning debut over hurdles.
Ardla (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up, progress on rail 3f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd over 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Jesse Evans (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Bright Flame (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Settled behind leaders, ridden in 6th 3f out, under pressure in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 23, 11 3/4l behind Belgoprince (9-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Dromod Lad (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Rear, 14th after 4th, progress before 2 out where not fluent, soon under pressure and weakened, 8th of 22, 31 3/4l behind Uhtred (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Ferrum 100-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, bad mistake 2nd, slight mistakes 3rd and 5th, no impression from 4 out, 12th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Three Stripe Life (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Grand Jury (FR) 5-2 (12-2) Soon tracked leaders, effort from before straight, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Dysart Dynamo (12-2) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Huckleberry Rock (IRE) Milan gelding out of Cashelard Lady.
Inductive 200-1 (12-0) Mid-division, improved to chase leaders from 5th, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 10th of 13, dist behind It'sallabouteve (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Machine Learner 22-1 (9-10) Held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Golden Twilight (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Monkstreet 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, dropped to 4th after last, no impression, 4th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Three Stripe Life (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Moonovercloon (IRE) Sea Moon gelding out of Fiery Flame.
Plunkett 25-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, 10th halfway, headway 2f out, 2nd entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, no impression final 50 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Mokhalad (9-5) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Protagonist (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Soon led, joined under 4f out, narrowly headed from 3f out, back on terms over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after, 5th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Raise You (11-12) at Curragh 1m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Smoke And Mirrors (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, led briefly after 3rd, headed 4th, ridden in 4th before 2 out, went moderate 3rd after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 9 1/4l behind Three Stripe Life (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Uknowcarty (IRE) 300-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, jumped right 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, 12th of 22, 34 1/4l behind Mythical Hero (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Zeydabad (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Held up, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened and tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Hamundarson (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Albedan (IRE) 300-1 (11-2) Mid-division, no extra after 4 out and towards rear next, weakened, 17th of 21, dist behind Captain Conby (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Basrah Breeze (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Designer Cailin (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Gladys Emmanuel (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-division well off pace, moderate 6th halfway, pushed along after 7th and soon weakened, behind and pulled up before next, at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Lizlucky (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 9th of 16, 32 1/4l behind Motown Maggie (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Miss Daingerfield (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 31l behind Easca Peasca (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Plassey House (IRE) Walk In The Park filly out of In The Habit.
Y Fyn Duw A Fydd 14-1 (9-6) Raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 14 3/4l behind King Athelstan (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ar Realtin (IRE) Harbour Watch M out of Universe.
