soon led and made virtually all, joined 3 out, ridden entering straight, regained lead 2 out and soon clear, kept on well from last
always towards rear, pulled up after 4 out
mid-division, ridden from 4 out, kept on one paced
mid-division, moderate 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
prominent, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, weakened from 5 out, tailed off
prominent, improved to dispute lead from 3 out, ridden and headed next, soon no impression in 3rd
mid-division, progress into close 4th 4 out, weakened from next
never better than mid-division, ridden along halfway
held up, progress from 3 out, went moderate 4th and ridden 2 out, kept on from last
tracked leaders, closer in 3rd 3 out, ridden to dispute lead briefly 2 out, no impression on winner before last
never better than mid-division, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, weakening in 5th when mistake 4 out, no impression
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
Eric McNamara has acquired a decent sort from the Flat in Hevelius and he's one to note though this looks a tough maiden in which to be making a hurdling debut. Celtic Wish produced his best effort when runner-up to Joe Smooth at Punchestown last month and is well suited to testing conditions, a remark that also applies to Moscow Storm, who ran very well behind the impressive So Young at Punchestown a couple of weeks ago and should make further progress. Zagman had looked potentially useful when runner-up to Pineau De Re at Limerick in November so it was a surprise when he ran poorly at Leopardstown subsequently. He's been given a break and can do better but Country Flora's form has improved as she has stepped up to longer trips. Willie Mullins introduces yet another classy looking type to hurdling in CELTIC FOLKLORE, who could hardly have been more impressive when making all in a Punchestown bumper last month and has the size and scope to be a very useful hurdler.
Celtic Folklore (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Made all, eased clear early straight, driven out and ran on well final furlong, very easily, won at Punchestown 2m N H flat sft in Jan beating Battle Bound (11-5) by 7l, 15 ran.
Hevelius 10-1 (9-1) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, hung right and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Woolfall Treasure (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct (flat).
Storm Breaker (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Mid-division, driven along after halfway, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 8th of 22, 15l behind Turnonthegas (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy.
What An Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 18, 46l behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Blarney Highwayman (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, soon no extra, 5th of 18, 28l behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Bobs Way (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always behind, 15th of 22, well behind Tofino Bay (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Celtic Wish (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Joe Smooth (11-10) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Moscow Storm (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, moderate 5th after 2 out, left 4th after last, 4th of 6, 13l behind So Young (11-11) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl hvy.
Shakas Rock (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Rcd 3rd, rddn 6out, wknd aftr 5out, mod 7th & no impr aftr 4out until bhnd when pu bef 2out, in a race won by Bothair Clei (12-0) at Knockanard 3m ire ptp sft, 12 ran.
Vindsval (FR) 11-2 (12-0) Prominent, 4th 6f out, no extra from before straight, 7th of 16, 25l behind Sword Of Destiny (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m nhf hvy in Nov.
Wise Oscar (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden along when fell 3 out, in a race won by Perfect Smile (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct, 10 ran.
Zagman (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 4th, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, virtually pulled up from last, 13th of 15, well behind Shot From The Hip (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Catu (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Soon in touch towards rear, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 5th of 8, 15l behind Midnight Socialite (11-4) at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat sft in Dec.
Country Flora 20-1 (11-7) Soon prominent, no impression under pressure in 2nd and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 2nd of 18, 14l behind Dare To Doubt (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Home By The Brook (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 20, 40l behind Monastrell (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Play The Wing 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 15th of 22, 41l behind Revelling (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Share The News (IRE) Beau Sher mare out of Toronto Telegram.
Twin Plan (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 18, well behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy.
Offaly Allstar 14-1 (11-10) Led, clear from 4th until reduced advantage approaching 4 out, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, soon no extra, weakened, 13th of 28, 46l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Larkin (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 21, well behind Lios A Choill (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Pullupursocks (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, weakened next, 16th of 22, 39l behind Noel Browne (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy.
