rear of mid-division, progress soon after halfway, ridden in 6th approaching straight and no impression before 2 out, no extra
led, headed 4th, led again before 4 out, ridden and headed early straight, soon no impression on winner, 3rd after 2 out and kept on one pace
mid-division and 8th halfway, progress 4 out and ridden in 4th approaching straight, no impression on winner and went moderate 2nd after 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden after 4 out and no extra in 8th entering straight, pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, no danger from 4 out
mid-division, 10th halfway, progress 5 out and ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace
settled towards rear, 11th halfway, no danger from 4 out
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
settled in mid-division, progress 4 out and went 2nd before straight, led approaching 2 out and soon clear, stayed on well
settled towards rear, some progress to go 7th entering straight, no impression 2 out and went moderate 5th run-in
always towards rear, pushed along approaching 4 out and soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd approaching straight, no impression in 4th 2 out and kept on one pace
tracked leaders and 6th halfway, ridden before 5 out, soon no extra and pulled up before 4 out
prominent and led 4th, headed before 4 out, soon no extra, weakened
towards rear, never a factor, moderate 10th approaching straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and lost place halfway, weakened and pulled up before 5 out
held up, in rear halfway, never a factor, moderate 11th entering straight, kept on one pace
A low-grade affair where none of the entries have won on the course and only Substitute, in 2011, has won over the trip. The market is likely to prove the best guide but a chance is taken with DRIVE ON LOCKY, who has always looked as though a stiffer test of stamina would suit and couldn't go any lower in the ratings. Bank Bonus, a winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding, produced easily his best run to date over timber behind Father Jack at Fairyhouse and wouldn't need much more to take this. Hold The Fire attempted to make all over 2m3f at Limerick and though only staying on at one pace when headed should be suited by this longer trip. Milestone Miss stayed on strongly in that latter race and she could prove the biggest threat as she's been dropped 10lb in the past year.
George Fernbeck 20-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 5l behind La Femme Blanche (10-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95.
Hold The Fire (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind La Femme Blanche (10-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95.
Bank Bonus 9-2fav (10-13) Led, joined 5 out, headed 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Father Jack (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Benefit Days (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division and 9th halfway, no extra after 3 out and weakened, 15th of 16, 32l behind Sir Loujay (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Oct.
Substitute (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Waited with towards rear early, closer in mid-division approaching 5 out, no extra from before straight, 8th of 16, 46l behind Father Jack (11-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Tipp On Air (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, 10th 5 out, 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 15l behind The King Of Brega (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Leinster Walk (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, trailing 4 out, tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind King Of Oriel (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Oct.
Millerina (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, 6th when not fluent 3 out, no extra and weakened from next, eased run-in, 14th of 22, 42l behind Pint Of Porter (9-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109.
Dream Crusher (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Mid div, prog to cl 2nd, mstk 5out, 2nd 3out, rdn appr 2out where left ld, 10l clr appr last, eased run-in, won at Tinahely 3m ire ptp gd in Oct beating Benefit In Kind (12-2) by 15l, 7 ran.
Bluegrass Bid (USA) 20-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, 11th of 19, 48l behind Moon Prince (10-7) at Tipperary 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Lord Rory (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 7th early, dropped towards rear and pushed along before 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 42l behind College Boy (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Seaboru (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 33l behind Hard Bought (11-4) at Clonmel 2m am hcp hdle 80-95 sft in Oct.
Theatrical Queen (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Alw in rr, pu 4out, in a race won by Black Lily (11-11) at Ballinaboola 3m ire ptp gd, 12 ran.
Really Smart (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 18, 21l behind Lash It On (10-8) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Drive On Locky (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 7th of 20, 34l behind Pivot Bridge (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Oct.
Erins Lady (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 9th 5 out, soon pushed along, no impression approaching straight, 11th of 17, 37l behind The King Of Brega (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Quantum Reach (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 14l behind Afram Blue (11-5) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95.
Milestone Miss (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, 6th 2 out, kept on from last into 4th run-in, 4th of 13, 3l behind La Femme Blanche (10-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95.
Sarah Battle (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway and soon pushed along, no extra from 3 out, 11th of 18, 35l behind Hard Bought (11-4) at Clonmel 2m am hcp hdle 80-95 sft in Oct.
West Council (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, 10th early, no impression from before 2 out, 10th of 14, 46l behind Viaduct Joey (10-9) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens30 hvy in Oct.
Merry In Moscow (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, 4th and slight mistake 5 out, soon pushed along, ridden in 5th after 4 out, no impression in moderate 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, well behind Azorian (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
