tracked leader, 2nd halfway and clear of remainder, pushed along and no impression on winner after 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, no extra after 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off
chased leaders, moderate 6th halfway, no impression 3 out and no threat in straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after halfway and well behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, moderate 4th halfway, 3rd and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
always towards rear, slow 2nd, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2nd, slight mistake next and not fluent 4th, moderate 5th halfway, soon lost place and no extra after 4 out, behind and pulled up before next
chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out and no impression, no threat from next, kept on one pace
mid-division well off pace, moderate 8th and pushed along after 4 out, no extra from next, weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, mid-division well off pace when mistake 4 out, no threat from next
made all, clear with 1 rival from before halfway, not fluent 4 out, 4 lengths lead before 2 out and drew clear approaching last, kept on well, very easily
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, pushed along entering straight and jumped left last, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd, no threat from 3 out, tailed off
mid-division and well off pace, moderate 11th 4 out, no threat from next, never a factor
mid-division and well off pace, moderate 10th 4 out and slow next, no threat in straight, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 7th 4 out, no threat from next, mistake last, no extra run-in
towards rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division and well off pace, moderate 9th and pushed along after 4 out, no threat from next, no extra
chased leaders, moderate 7th halfway, no impression 3 out, pushed along and went 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 3rd and trailing halfway, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
KILCRUIT (NAP) was a top-class bumper last season but has failed to land the odds in both hurdles runs so far. However, the form of his latest third at Leopardstown was franked when the runner-up, Minella Crooner, bolted up here two weeks ago and the winner is now 3-3. Minella Crooner’s yard run two in this with Rachael Blackmore preferring Music Of Tara to newcomer Rioga Choice. Blackmore’s mount was an eye-catcher at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day, though the latter is nicely bred being a full sister to a 2m hurdle winner. Cratloe Hill can build on his third at Limerick but Enki Flacke is already starting to look a little exposed.
Bold Approach (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, headway to dispute 2nd before 2 out, steadied into 3rd and mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, 4th close home, 4th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Innovated (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
By Gingo (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Celestial Gale.
Contrapposto (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Mid-division, jumped right and bumped rival 1st, not fluent 4 out and slow next, soon ridden and no extra, mistake and unseated rider last, at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Coole Joe See (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Barntown Express.
Cratloe Hill (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Waited with, 13th after 3rd, improved to chase leaders and mistake 2 out, green and kept on without reaching front pair run-in, 3rd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Henn See (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Crossguns (IRE) 11-1 (10-1) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, soon no impression, weakened and eased 2f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Aldente (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Dromolought Lad (IRE) 150-1 (11-9) Soon led, headed 6f out, pushed along and soon dropped to rear, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 17, dist behind Esperti (11-9) at Listowel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep.
Enki Flacke (FR) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression on principals before 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 22, 27 3/4l behind Ebasari (11-1) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Healthisyourwealth (IRE) Moohaajim gelding out of Sandaluna.
Kerrytown Rock (IRE) 300-1 (11-6) Always behind, ran around approaching 1st and mistake, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 13th of 16, dist behind Innovated (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Kilcruit (IRE) 4-9fav (12-0) Disputed lead early, prominent, challenged and on terms from final hurdle, headed straight, no extra and one pace final furlong, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Journey With Me (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Money Heist (IRE) 80-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th and no impression 3 out, moderate 7th entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace, never a factor, 6th of 18, dist behind Hasty Brook (12-0) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn hvy in Jan.
Mooney Boy (IRE) Sea Moon gelding out of Going My Way.
Paddy Rocket (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 8th of 15, dist behind El Fabiolo (11-6) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Slane Hill (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Slaney Lady.
Birdsandthebees (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Waited with, 12th after 3rd, closed 4 out, soon chased leaders, no extra approaching 2 out, 9th of 18, 35 1/2l behind Henn See (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Daly's Quest (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 19, dist behind Hiaou (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Maggie Barrett (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Towards rear, slight mistakes 2nd and 4th, never a factor, 15th of 19, dist behind Jaycean (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Rioga Choice (IRE) Flemensfirth M out of Royal Choice.
Sixty Four Notes (IRE) 300-1 (11-2) Mid-division, mistakes 3rd and 4th, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 20th of 21, dist behind Au Fleuron (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Dec.
Music Of Tara 22-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along briefly halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 6th after 2 out, kept on without threatening, nearest finish, 6th of 21, 5 1/4l behind Watch House Cross (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
