tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, 3rd halfway, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to lead entering straight, ridden to assert after 2 out, stayed on well, easily
tracked leaders, progress to lead 4th, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and headed entering straight, no impression in 3rd after 2 out and moderate 4th last, no extra
in rear, never a factor, 10th halfway, no impression in moderate 5th after 3 out, no extra, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 7th on inner halfway, mistake 6th, no extra after 4 out, moderate 5th and not fluent 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, reminders after 1st, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, soon no extra, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, never a factor, 9th halfway, no extra after 4 out, kept on one pace in straight
mid-division, 6th halfway, no extra after 4 out, weakened, tailed off
towards rear, never a factor, 8th halfway, no extra after 4 out, behind and pulled up before 2 out
led, headed 4th, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 4th approaching straight, no extra after 2 out and moderate 3rd last, kept on one pace
HAYMOUNT (NAP) landed a 2m4f bumper at Tipperary in April and gave notice of an imminent victory when runner-up to stablemate Royal Cavalier over the minimum trip here last month. He's a real staying type and will take some beating here. Princess Lir has been in good form and is another who will appreciate the stamina test. She's receiving 15lb from the selection and won't go down without a battle. Cahirconree hadn't shown much under Rules which is why he went off at 66/1 for a Fairyhouse maiden last month but belied those odds with a much-improved run behind the long odds-on Nambour and should make further progress. Mall Dini has won two point-to-points and a heavy ground bumper and though disappointing over timber so far this stiffer test can bring out the best in him.
Haymount (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led, joined 4th, not fluent next, led again 3 out, pushed along entering straight and 1 length lead last, under pressure run-in and headed inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 17, nk behind Royal Caviar (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Mall Dini (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd after 4 out, challenged 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 18 1/2l behind Yorkhill (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Cahirconree (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th early, went 2nd before straight, kept on same pace from before last,, 2nd of 20, 5 1/2l behind Nambour (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
D'nailor (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) In rear, a little keen, closer order from halfway, tracked leaders 5f out, no extra in 4th approaching straight,, 4th of 10, dist behind De Plotting Shed (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Hes Our Vinnie (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 16, dist behind Up For Review (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Rise Of An Empire (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, under pressure in 7th 4f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, dist behind Our Duke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Definite Income (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, mistakes 5th and 7th, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 16, dist behind Yorkhill (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Hang Fire (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, no impression from next, 10th of 22, 18 1/4l behind The Brock Inn (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Hop 'n Pop (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Slow 1st and held up early, chased leaders after 4th, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th at 8th, mistake 4 out and weakened, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Ivy Glen (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 2f sft in Mar.
Princess Lir (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Soon disputed lead, led before 8th, pressed from 2 out, headed and kept on without matching winner from over 100yds out, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Myska (11-7) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
