tracked leader, 3rd after 6th, 4th before 8th, progress before 3 out, 2nd after 3 out, challenged leader 2 out, led before last where headed, led narrowly final 100 yards, kept on best
rear, 8th after 6th, progress to 6th 2 out, 5th last, kept on in 3rd closing stages, not trouble principals
rear, 9th after 6th, progress 3 out, 5th 2 out, good headway to lead narrowly last, ridden and headed final 100 yards, kept on, held in clear 2nd
mid-division, 6th after 6th, headway 3 out, 3rd on outer 2 out, no impression on leaders last, dropped to 4th closing stages
in touch, closed at 3rd, led narrowly after 5th, not fluent 3 out, pressed 2 out, headed and lost place before last, weakened run-in
in touch, headway at 3rd where not fluent, not fluent at 5th, 5th after 6th, improved to 3rd before 8th, where not fluent, lost place 2 out where slight mistake, weakened, tailed off
rear of mid-division, progress to 4th after 6th, 5th before 8th, 4th 2 out, no impression and dropped to 6th before last where mistake, weakened
soon led, headed after 5th, lost place before 3 out, weakened and detached before 2 out, tailed off
towards rear, 7th after 6th, effort after 2 out, 7th last, kept on to 5th close home, never nearer
SA FUREUR was very impressive when scoring on heavy ground here and a penalty is wiped out by Rob James' claim. He can win again though there are plenty of dangers including Changing The Rules, yet to win but not beaten far in any of his races. Starzov returned to form with a very convincing victory at Cork while Nephin Beg gained a surprise victory in a huge field of handicappers on the latter track. La Malmason lost a shoe when well beaten in a Listed contest here after a winning debut on heavy ground at Cork.
Sa Fureur (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in close 2nd 2 out, led entering straight, clear at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan beating Stuzzikini (11-12) by 4 3/4l, 22 ran.
Starzov (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 3 out, pushed along and good headway to lead last, ridden and kept on well run-in, drew clear closing stages, won at Cork 2m sft in Jan beating Viceregent (11-4) by 4l, 6 ran.
La Malmason (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, 4th halfway, 2nd after 4 out, pushed along in 4th before 2 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Saylavee (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 3f lst (1) Yielding in Dec.
Changing The Rules (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Close up and disputed, 2nd halfway, 5th at last, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13l behind Tullypole Annie (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Elusive Guy (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, reminder after 4th, pushed along approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, weakened, last of 6, dist behind Starzov (11-5) at Cork 2m sft in Jan.
Hartur D'arc (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 8th of 21, dist behind Indiana Dream (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden into moderate 3rd before straight, never a danger, 3rd of 5, dist behind Embassy Gardens (11-0) at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding in Jan.
Nephin Beg (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Soon led narrowly, headed after 1st, disputed lead after 3rd, led at 6th, not fluent 4 out and headed, soon led, increased advantage before last, all out closing stages, held on, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec beating Positive Thinker (11-6) by hd, 24 ran.
Time Marches On (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 2 out and soon ridden in 4th, not fluent in 3rd at last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Young Dev (12-0) at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Dec.
