chased leaders, jumped slightly left 1st, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, moderate 2nd after 2 out, no chance with winner, kept on one pace
mid-division, hampered 1st, 9th halfway, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace
always towards rear, no impression from 5th, weakened and completely tailed off
mid-division, ridden and no impression 4 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, towards rear halfway, no impression from 5th, weakened and completely tailed off
mid-division, hampered 1st, slight mistake 2nd, towards rear halfway, no impression from 5th
soon led, disputed briefly halfway, pressed from 5th, headed after 4 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 3rd after 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd closing stages of run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge before 4 out, led after 4 out, went clear after 3 out, ridden and extended lead before last where slight mistake, eased home run-in
towards rear for most, slight mistake 2nd, no impression from 5th
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, moderate 11th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ran freely early and slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd after 3 out, no impression on leader entering straight, mistake 2 out, soon under pressure in moderate 3rd, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th closing stages of run-in
soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 4 out, no impression
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, close up from 5th, ridden in 3rd before 3 out where mistake, under pressure in moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and no impression 4 out, moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off
disputed early, soon chased leader, disputed briefly halfway and close up 5th, ridden in 6th 4 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, no impression from 5th, weakened and completely tailed off
Stuccodor remains a very frustrating type over hurdles as he's now been placed in five of his six starts. His second to Thomas Hobson at Galway would be good enough for this but the six-times Flat winner has shown only moderate form subsequently. Nine Stitches is another who can't get his head in front though it's not for the lack of trying and he's come up against some useful opposition. It will be a surprise if he's not in the frame but this should go to BERRY DES AULMES. Willie Mullins' French import started a short-priced favourite on his debut at Limerick but found Ball D'Arc just too strong. The winner has been beaten since though in a Grade 2 so the form looks strong. Conna Cross finished a very good third in that Limerick event and will improve though is unlikely to reverse the form with the selection.
Stuccodor (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th after next, went moderate 3rd after last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 22, 9 3/4l behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Walkers Point (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 13th halfway, no extra in straight, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Rooster Byron (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Country Capers (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 18, dist behind Bello Conti (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Dontdelay (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression in moderate 7th approaching straight, no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Jetstream Jack (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Nov.
Goingagainstmywill (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, progress into 7th 3 out, improved into 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Millie Le Bach (11-5) at Galway 2m 4f mdn gf in Sep.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden from 4f out, 6th 3f out, no impression and kept on one pace from before straight, 6th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Killer Crow (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Knockraha Boss (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders 4 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, no extra, 7th of 21, dist behind Min (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Nine Stiches (IRE) 7-4 (11-4) Prominent, took keen hold, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along early straight, switched right before last, soon challenged, kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Deans Road (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Tornado Watch (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear on outer, slight mistake 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 20th of 22, dist behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Up All Night (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, no impression 3 out and not fluent, soon no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Deans Road (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Berry Des Aulmes (FR) Evensfav (11-2) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, 3rd after 5th, pushed along into straight, 2nd 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Ball D'arc (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Champayne Ginger (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and left 5th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Rooster Byron (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Conna Cross (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Prominent, soon 2nd, 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, no extra and slight mistake last, 3rd of 12, 14 1/4l behind Ball D'arc (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Jetantas (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Hampered and unseated rider 1st, at Leopardstown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Vinnies Time (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, slow 2nd, 15th halfway, moderate 12th entering straight, kept on one pace, tailed off, 10th of 16, dist behind Rooster Byron (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Scoop It (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 4 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Monbeg Rose (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Moyhree (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, 4th after 5th, no impression straight, 4th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Ball D'arc (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Small Bar (IRE) Marienbard M out of Spice Patrol.
Thats The News (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Towards rear, detached in last approaching halfway, soon pulled up, at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Mount Russell (IRE) 10-1 (12-1) Chsd ldrs, 4th aftr a mile & 3rd frm 7th, 2l 2nd aftr 3out, 4th & btn bef 2out, wknd, 4th of 10, 22 1/2l behind Gran Cavallo (11-10) at Templenacarriga 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Fruits Of Society (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders on outer and 7th halfway, 5th briefly approaching straight but soon no extra, weakened, 15th of 18, dist behind Rally (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f gf in Jul.
