chased leader, moderate 4th when fell 5th
chased leader, 7th halfway, slightly hampered 5th, pushed along and no impression 3 out, ridden and no extra in straight
rear of mid-division, no impression 3 out, pushed along and 10th next, kept on run-in, never a factor
towards rear, some headway 3 out, 5th and ridden after next, no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, left moderate 4th after 5th, good headway to lead 2 out, travelled well and 5 lengths clear when mistake and almost unseated rider last, kept on well
always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression approaching next, no extra
rear of mid-division, towards rear and slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, went 6th at last, ridden and kept on one pace
led, 5 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out where mistake, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear after 4 out, weakened
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along and no extra towards rear after 4 out, weakened
chased leader, 2nd halfway, closer before 3 out, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, pecked and unseated rider 2nd
towards rear, some headway 4 out, 7th when not fluent next, soon ridden and no impression entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace
mid-division, hampered 5th, moderate 6th after 4 out, ridden and headway into 4th after 2 out, went 3rd at last, kept on one pace
led in at start and towards rear early, headway on outer 2nd, 3rd when not fluent at 4th, headway to lead before 3 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 4 out
chased leader, moderate 5th halfway, pushed along and headway after 3 out, went 3rd next, soon ridden and dropped to 4th at last, no impression run-in
rear of mid-division, mid-division when hampered 5th, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace in straight
Hophornbeam has had 17 starts without winning though ran a bit better from this mark at Sligo last month. PEACE PARTY was having his 15th start over hurdles when losing his maiden tag in a Gowran handicap and ran very well from his raised mark at Limerick last week so looks the one to beat. Mater Matuta is 0-10 over timber but has finished third in her last four starts though was behind Lesssaidthebetter when the latter finished runner-up here three weeks ago. Paul Rothwell's charge has threatened to win on several occasions and he should be there at the finish.
Batalha 125-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 29 1/4l behind Picpoul (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Hophornbeam (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Red Ball Of Fire (11-13) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Truckers Angel (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 30 1/4l behind Lucky Max (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Mist On The Bog (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) In rear, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th when mistake 2 out, no impression, 7th of 15, 27 1/2l behind Ellaat (12-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Peace Party (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, closer in 2nd at 4th, led after 5th, joined after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lake Chad (12-0) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
He's In It (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Led, headed briefly 3rd, stumbled on landing next and headed, lost place after 6th and badly hampered, in rear next, detached after 4 out, weakened, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Malina Girl (10-13) at Bellewstown 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Inagh's Gift (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 5th and no extra from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Led, joined entering straight, ridden and headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Ellaat (12-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Secrets De Famille (FR) 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders and ran freely, led after 1st, joined and mistake 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Red Ball Of Fire (11-13) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Fahrenheit De Lecu (FR) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Lake Chad (12-0) at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Tiantu (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, well behind and pulled up before next, at Clonmel 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Champagne Izzy (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 3 out and no impression in 4th next, ridden approaching last and no extra, 5th of 15, 15l behind Zamond (11-9) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Mahler Storm (IRE) 80-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, 36l behind My Newbrook Rose (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Arctic Ambition (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Lucky Max (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Lesssaidthebetter 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, disputed lead entering straight, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Ellaat (12-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Nananinety (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, never a factor, carried wide on bend after 3rd, not fluent 4 out, no threat from next, kept on one pace in straight, 8th of 14, 27 1/4l behind Kate Ill Know (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Sienne D'or (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 7th 2 out, 6th at last, kept on without threatening, 4th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Ellaat (12-0) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Tipperary Dexter (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, reminders after 4 out, no extra from next, behind and pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Yeat's Encore (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Unruly before start, towards rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden and no impression next, no extra before last, 7th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Red Ball Of Fire (11-13) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Molly Kaye 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden to progress towards outer 2 1/2f out, 5th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 23, 4 1/2l behind Belgoprince (9-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Feathered Gold (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 4 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Cork 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
