tracked leaders, 5th halfway, not fluent 3 out and closer in 3rd approaching straight, headway to lead before last, pushed out and kept on run-in
led, slight mistake 3 out, pressed early straight and headed after 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in
mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, slight mistake 3rd and reminder, 6th halfway, not fluent 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching next, no extra in straight
tracked leaders, pecked 1st, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge early straight and led briefly between final 2, not fluent last, kept on one pace run-in
prominent, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4th, ridden and lost place after next, dropped to rear before 2 out, weakened, tailed off
rear of mid-division, 7th and pushed along halfway, went 5th approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, 7th approaching 2 out, no impression in straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden, no impression approaching straight and no extra between final 2, went moderate 3rd run-in
ARCADIAN SUNRISE won a Carlisle bumper and was conceding Saint Roi 10lb when runner-up on his hurdling bow at Tramore. He can go one better even though Behind The Curtain is likely to provide stiff opposition having made a bold bid to make all over slightly further at Down Royal. Wingin A Prayer a winner between the flags, ran well in bumpers but was on the retreat when tackling 2m4f on his hurdling debut at Navan when falling at the second last. Whatsnotoknow seems flattered by his form figures as he was beaten 26 lengths when runner-up at Fairyhouse in October.
Arcadian Sunrise (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, closer in 3rd halfway, progress to lead briefly before 2 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 9l behind Saint Roi (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Behind The Curtain (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Led and disputed, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Russian Diamond (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Chalky White (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 10th of 17, dist behind Lord Royal (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Whatsnotoknow (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 25, 37 3/4l behind Cedarwood Road (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Part Time Affair (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, mistake 5 out and weakened, mistake 4 out and pulled up before next, at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Quarry Rebel (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no threat in straight, 9th of 14, dist behind Escaria Ten (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn sft in Jan.
Quarry Royale (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 5 out, never a factor, 8th of 17, dist behind Lord Royal (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Soi Cowboy 25-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, not fluent 6th, progress to 6th after 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 30 1/2l behind Fully Charged (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Poets Mountain (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Towards rear, not fluent 1st and slightly hampered, 15th from halfway, pushed along from 4 out and some moderate progress, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 7th of 17, 32l behind Rocky Shores (11-7) at Roscommon 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Wingin A Prayer (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Prominent, slight mistake 1st, 6th from 4th, closed and on terms 3 out, soon headed and not match leaders when fell 2 out, at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
No Grey Area's (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, some progress into 9th 4 out, soon ridden, moderate 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, dist behind Lord Royal (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Knockraha Katie (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened and no extra before 3 out, completely tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Minella Melody (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
