in touch, 8th at 7th, ridden and weakened before last where slightly hampered
soon led narrowly, disputed at 3rd, led before 4th, 2nd at 7th, soon disputed, 3rd 4 out, weakened before 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th at 7th, progress to 2nd 4 out, headway to lead 3 out, ridden and headed before last where not fluent, kept on same pace
rear, 15th at 7th, slightly hampered at 9th, progress to 10th after 4 out, no impression on leaders in 6th before last where not fluent, kept on one pace in 5th
rear, niggled along in 17th after 6th, bad mistake at 8th and rider lost iron briefly, reminder, under pressure in 13th after 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd at 6th, 5th at 7th, dropped to 9th and ridden after 4 out, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 12th at 7th, weakened and eased after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
close up, 3rd at 7th, 4th 4 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression in 5th before last where left 4th, one paced
rear, progress to 10th at 7th, 11th after 4 out, no impression in 9th after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
tracked leaders early, soon mid-division, 7th at 7th, mistake and fell at 9th
rear of mid-division, 13th at 7th, slightly hampered at 9th, soon dropped to rear, under pressure and detached after 10th, weakened
rear, 16th at 7th, slightly hampered at 9th, headway at 11th, 6th after 4 out, improved to 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression at last where mistake and unseated rider
mid-division, 9th at 7th, headway to 5th 4 out, no impression before last where left 4th,kept on in 3rd run-in without threatening
prominent, disputed at 3rd, 2nd before 4th, led at 7th, soon disputed, led before 4 out, headed 3 out, ridden to lead before last, driven out run-in
towards rear, 14th at 7th, under pressure and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, fell at 1st
towards rear, progress to 11th at 7th, headway to 7th after 4 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out, kept on run-in, never nearer
in touch, 6th at 7th, dropped to 12th after 4 out, no impression, some late headway to 8th
Mill Quest has won twice over hurdles but makes his handicap debut over fences with a big weight and will need to jump better. Milanesque gained his only victory to date over this course and distance on heavy going but that was almost two years ago and he returns after a long absence on a 12lb higher mark. DINNIE'S VINNIE won over the track and trip in February and again at Downpatrick in October. He was only headed in the dying strides by today's rival Erkindale Lady at Fairyhouse last time after attempting to concede 13lb to the winner and can get back to winning ways.
Mill Quest (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 20l behind Billy's Hope (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Capture The Drama (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Let's Twist Again (11-8) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Cappacurry Zak (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Held up, rear of mid-division halfway, progress into 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 30 3/4l behind Broder (10-8) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Take The Cash (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 14th of 16, dist behind Broder (10-8) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Red River Gold (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, ridden into 7th and mistake 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 17, dist behind Flynsini (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Suas Sios (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, behind from 11th, never a factor, completely tailed off, 12th of 17, dist behind Flynsini (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Milanesque (IRE) 3-1fav (10-9) Prominent and disputed lead, led 6th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon bumped by rival and 3rd last, no impression run-in, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind On The Shannon (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE) 5-1fav (11-6) Led and disputed, headed before 4 out, on terms again 2 out, soon led and went clear, kept on run-in, headed at line, 2nd of 16, hd behind Erkindale Lady (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Leader's Choice (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, no impression from before 4 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Billy's Hope (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Bridies Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 5th after 6th, slight mistakes 7th and 8th, lost place approaching 3 out and soon no extra, 9th of 10, dist behind Surrogate Lad (10-1) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp sft in Nov.
Star Counsel (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd after 2nd, soon 2nd, on terms before 10th, led before 4 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and squeezed for room, no extra, 5th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Black Scorpion (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Do Be Doin' (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 13th of 16, dist behind Broder (10-8) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Erkindale Lady (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, 9th from 5th, lost place 8th, one pace from before straight, 11th of 18, 32 1/2l behind The Church Gate (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Simple Steps (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Mid-division on inner, headway 4 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression, 6th of 13, 21 3/4l behind First To Boogie (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Time And Times (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake in 5th at 4th and unseated rider, at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, slightly slow 3rd, 6th from 7th, pushed along briefly 8th, reminders 10th, one pace approaching straight, 6th of 16, 36 3/4l behind Erkindale Lady (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 9th, trailing from 11th, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace behind straight, 6th of 17, 34 3/4l behind Flynsini (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Gibbstown (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, 4th before 4 out and took closer order after next, ridden after 2 out, soon lost place and weakened, 8th of 12, 26 3/4l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Paudi The Punter (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Tracked leader in 2nd early, 4th at 5th, mistake next, weakened from 5 out, 9th of 11, 36l behind Witness Of Fashion (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
