soon mid-division, 8th after 8th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra and bad mistake 3 out, weakened
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, slightly impeded approaching 5th, 9th after 8th, soon headway, slight mistake 4 out, 4th from next, left 3rd and slightly impeded 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening after
waited with, soon towards rear, 11th after 8th, went 7th after 4 out, soon no impression, one pace
tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, 3rd after 8th, 2nd travelling smoothly approaching straight, on terms approaching 2 out where slight mistake, pushed along and soon led, asserted approaching last and slight mistake, stayed on well run-in
soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pulled up quickly before next
disputed lead early, prominent, led from 5th, joined approaching 2 out, soon headed and no impression until kept on again without threatening run-in
soon tracked leaders, 5th after 8th, pushed along after 4 out, no impression 3 out, soon no extra
soon disputed lead, not fluent 1st, soon led, headed from 5th, 4th after 8th, soon lost place and weakened, pulled up 3 out
waited with towards rear, 13th after 8th, soon no danger, kept on same pace without threatening from after 4 out
a little keen, soon prominent, 2nd after 8th, slight mistakes 4 out and next, 3rd approaching straight, under pressure and not match leaders when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, 6th after 8th, pushed along approaching 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up next
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, 10th after 8th, no impression 4 out
waited with early, soon chased leaders, not fluent 6th, dropped to last after 8th and no danger, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, not fluent 1st and lost position, soon mid-division, 7th after 8th, bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out
waited with towards rear, 12th after 8th, soon headway, pushed along from 4 out and one pace
Excelcior found 2m much too short on his hurdling debut at Punchestown and is certain to come on for the experience. However, the stable's DUNBOYNE can take this after finishing second behind two very promising types in Bob Olinger and Capodanno and a big run from the latter in the previous race will point to his chances. Meticulous, narrowly beaten by Envoi Allen in a Grade 2 bumper two years ago, hasn't done as well as expected over hurdles but still has plenty of time. Winning point-to-pointer Salt Wind will be suited by what should be a stamina test as will Fais Ton Chemin, who has been marking time in bumpers and has a very strong French pedigree.
Excelcior (FR) 14-1 (12-0) Waited with, 13th after 3rd, some headway in 8th from 3 out, soon one pace, 6th of 20, 34 3/4l behind Frere Tuck (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Meticulous (IRE) 1-2fav (12-0) Raced 2nd and disputed lead at times, not jump well, disputed lead entering straight, soon pushed along, not fluent and headed 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before last, moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 13 1/2l behind Jon Ess (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Cahirmee (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Waited with, 14th at 4th, never a factor, jumped right 2 out and bumped rival, one pace, 12th of 17, dist behind Mr Incredible (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Dunboyne (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Led and disputed, ridden before 2 out, headed after 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Capodanno (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Fais Ton Chemin (FR) 11-4 (12-2) Led, joined halfway and headed 5f out, pushed along and no impression in 5th approaching straight, some headway into moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on well to go 2nd inside final 50 yards, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Flame Bearer (12-2) at Thurles 2m sft in Dec.
Mercury Lane (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 8th, soon raced in 6th, closed from 6 out to track leaders, effort straight, challenged and every chance run-in, kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Velvet Elvis (11-10) at Cork 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Mount Melleray (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Tracked leader on inner, 5th after 7th, headway before 6th, 5th after 7th, 4th after 4 out, under pressure after 3 out, some progress before 2 out, no impression in moderate 3rd after 2 out, 3rd of 18, 28l behind Shadow Rider (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Patriot Poet (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Towards rear, progress to 8th after 7th, pushed along in 6th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 18, dist behind Shadow Rider (11-6) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Rwegoinhigh (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs in 3rd until 2nd 5out, 2l 2nd & ev ch bef 2out, no ex frm last, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Zihuatanejo (12-2) at Tallow 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Salt Wind (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 4th, jumped left 6th and 7th, travelled well after 2 out, ridden and headed early run-in, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Fun Light (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Ticking Tom (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Keen, tracked leaders, 4th at 4th, slight mistake 6 out, no extra approaching 2 out, 6th of 17, dist behind Mr Incredible (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Politicianspromise (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Holiday Time.
Nothinbuttime (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) In rear, remote 5th 4 out, ridden from next, distant 4th entering straight, 3rd at last, no impression, 3rd of 7, dist behind Pure Genius (12-0) at Punchestown 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Ballinaboola Hazel (IRE) Jet Away M out of Teresa Di Vicenzo.
Roped In (IRE) Presenting M out of Dushion.
Premier Queen (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Led, joined 4f out, ridden and headed 3 1/2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 23 1/2l behind Feddans (11-11) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Haveuseentherain (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Prominent early, raced on inner, lost position and disputed 9th after 6th, one pace 3 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Costalotmore (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Gold Dreamer (IRE) Gold Well M out of Ask Me Sister.
