soon led, headed 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
tracked leaders on inner, ridden 3 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, 4th and ridden 2 out, moderate 2nd entering straight, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed near line
in rear, moderate 11th and ridden 2 out, ran on well straight, never nearer
took keen hold to chased leaders on outer, slight mistake 5th, weakened from 3 out
took keen hold on outer tracking leaders, led 3 out, went clear entering straight, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression in 7th when bad mistake last
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, progress to dispute lead inside final furlong, led near line
rear of mid-division, ridden along before 3 out, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on
It's difficult to get away from the chances of MAGGIE CONNOLLY here as her close third behind the useful Araucaria in what looked a strong maiden on her hurdling debut is comfortably the best form on view and she looks another nice type for Willie Mullins. Raz De Maree made a very bright start to her career when an excellent second to the prolific winner Askanna in a bumper at Kilbeggan in May and Dessie Hughes will make the most of her ability. Lean Times is making good progress and wasn't disgraced in a decent contest won by Baracas on his hurdling debut at Galway but a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Henro Boy, who has performed with credit in two fair contests over timber since landing a Downpatrick bumper in August.
Coole Presenting (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th before straight, no impression under pressure in 4th and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 18, 12l behind Tough Talkin Man (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl in Sep.
Day Dream Boy (IRE) Luso gelding out of Make My Day.
De Bartishell (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 8th of 20, 27l behind Pozyc (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Henro Boy (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up in 6th, 5th 3 out, progress into 3rd after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Lancetto (11-12) at Naas 2m hdl gf.
Lean Times (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 6th and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 19, 15l behind Baracas (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Raz De Maree (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, improved to track leaders halfway, left disputing lead over 3f out, headed before straight, kept on without matching winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Askanna (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f N H flat gf in May.
Spruce Cottage (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 12l behind Band Leader (11-7) at Thurles 2m N H flat sft in Mar.
Zagman (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Held up towards rear, headway to moderate 5th 8f out, no impression, weakened over 6f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Last Instalment (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Apr.
Baraka Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra before last, left 5th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 17l behind Karkari (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Ferris Bueller 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 9th of 16, 10l behind Double Seven (11-2) at Sligo 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Sep.
Indubitably 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression before 3 out, moderate 7th before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 15l behind Karkari (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl gd.
Maggie Connolly (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th approaching 4 out, progress into 4th before 3 out, 2nd and challenged after 2 out, led briefly last, no extra last 100 yards, 3rd of 30, 2 1/4l behind Araucaria (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Sister Steve (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, kept on one pace from 3 out, 10th of 23, 40l behind First Lieutenant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
