chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd after 4 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden after next, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
led and disputed early, led before 4th, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in
held up, towards rear for most, ridden in 8th after 4 out, no impression next
held up, ridden in 7th after 4 out, no impression before 2 out
led and disputed, 2nd from before 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra before next
settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden in 6th after 4 out, no impression before 2 out
always towards rear, trailing before 4 out, pulled up after 4 out
held up, slight mistake 4th, ridden in rear after 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
BALKO DES FLOS is likely to be at short odds despite a disappointing debut over timber at Navan. The dual bumper winner looked in need of the experience and made too many mistakes but they should have been ironed out and much better is expected here. Indian Court showed his liking for heavy going when runner-up in a huge field on this track and if the favourite doesn't come up to scratch again looks the most likely to take advantage. Robin Thyme is having his first start beyond the minimum trip and should be suited judging by his staying-on effort at Naas so he can get into a place while Emily's Flame looks best of the remainder following a promising return to action after a long break at Naas a couple of weeks ago.
Emily's Flame (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Prominent, took keen hold, 6th approaching straight, one pace 2 out, 6th of 25, 11 1/2l behind Edwulf (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Indian Court (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, 5th 3 out, ridden from next, went 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner approaching last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 22, 6 1/2l behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Robin Thyme (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 20, 5 1/4l behind Hurry Henry (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Balko Des Flos (FR) 6-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 10th after 2 out, slight mistake last, no extra, 12th of 28, 16 1/4l behind Anibale Fly (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Blue Templar (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, pushed along from 6th on outer, no extra from before straight, 11th of 17, 35 3/4l behind Coney Island (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Coppers And Coins 66-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, pushed along 4 out, never a factor, last of 22, dist behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Game Puppeteer (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Towards rear, never a factor, went moderate 13th entering straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 8th of 20, dist behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
There You Go (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division on outer, 14th 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 14th of 28, 29 1/4l behind Anibale Fly (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Littlemissstubborn (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always behind, never a factor, 21st of 22, dist behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
More Than Ever (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) In rear, moderate 18th approaching straight, soon no impression,, 18th of 24, dist behind Now Let Go (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 1f fll Good - Yielding in May.
Gentleman Moore (IRE) 6-1 (12-1) Ld, 3l adv 1/2way, jnd & hdd aftr 3out, not qckn with ldrs apr str, wknd from bypassed 2out, 5th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Accord (12-1) at Borris House 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Run Don't Hide (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression 2f out, 8th of 14, 29 1/2l behind Tamlough Boy (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Dec.
