led, challenged last where bad mistake and headed, ridden and kept on run-in to grab 2nd on line
always towards rear
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, some late from before headway straight, never a danger
mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 3 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 2nd after last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd on line
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 2nd 3 out, ridden to challenge last, soon led, kept on well run-in
always towards rear
mid-division, headway in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression straight and kept on one pace
mid-division, headway in 6th before 3 out, ridden into 5th 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th and no extra before 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace
Apt Approach (IRE) 11-8fav (11-11) Led, soon clear of remainder with 2nd, slight mistake 9th, headed before 2 out and soon no impression, one pace, 2nd of 7, 13l behind Premier Victory (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nov hdl sft in May.
Courella (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always behind, fell last, in a race won by Sports Line (11-12) at Navan 2m 1f nov chs hvy, 17 ran.
Essex (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 6 out, 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, left 3rd and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 16, 18l behind Whatuthink (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft.
Gentleman Jim (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, headed approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened, 9th of 17, 17l behind Ireland's Call (11-7) at Limerick 2m hdl gd in Jul.
In The Zone (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Prominent, no extra from 4 out, weakened after next, 9th of 15, 19l behind Aranleigh (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chs sft in Oct.
Letterlee Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, tailed off, 8th of 17, well behind Jered (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs hvy.
Mr Duffy (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression, 6th of 15, 23l behind Ransom (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f beg chs sft in Oct.
Nicanor (FR) 11-4fav (11-12) Held up early, headway to 9th approaching 6th, improved to close 4th 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, challenged last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Mighty Massini (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft.
Prudent Honour (IRE) 7-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, moderate 8th approaching 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, mistake and kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 14, 15l behind Montana Slim (11-2) at Naas 2m 4f ltd hcp hdl sft in Oct.
Swift Counsel (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, ridden before straight, stayed on to 2nd before last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 13l behind Pesoto (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs hvy.
Tabaco (GER) 14-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 5 out, moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 49l behind Valain (11-4) at Cork 2m beg chs gs in Mar '08.
Winterdown Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 25l behind Osana (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs hvy.
Woodbine Willie (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th 2 out, no extra in 6th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 8, 8l behind Quevega (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl sft in Feb.
Wright Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon well off pace in mid-division, moderate 7th 5 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 42l behind Whatuthink (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft.
Flirthing Around (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden in 11th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 41l behind Mighty Massini (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft.
Victram (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, tailed off, 15th of 17, well behind Scholars Mate (10-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft.
Spring The Que (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd 7 out and 2nd next, challenged and disputed lead 2 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on without threatening winner late run-in, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Rakamasi (9-7) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 sft.
Sam Adams (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenge before last where joined leader, disputed run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind The Midnight Club (11-6) at Punchestown 3m nh nov hdl sft in Apr.
Peak Raider (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon well off pace in mid-division, not fluent early, moderate 8th 7 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 16, 42l behind Whatuthink (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft.
