towards rear, progress to 8th after 5th, mistake 4 out, no impression on leaders in moderate 7th after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, 12th after 5th, no impression, weakened after 3 out
rear of mid-division, 6th after 5th, progress to 4th after 3 out, under pressure and ridden after 2 out, dropped to 5th and weakened before last
soon tracked leader in 2nd, lost place before 4 out, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th after 5th, dropped to 6th and under pressure after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, lost place after 4th, under pressure in 11th after 5th, weakened and detached 4 out, tailed off
soon led, headed after 4 out, lost place 3 out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off
mid-division, 10th after 5th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, 7th after 5th, lost place 4 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division, soon chased leaders, improved to 3rd after 5th, closed before 4 out, led after 4 out, pressed 2 out, soon headed, led before last, ran on well
in touch, dropped towards rear and under pressure after 5th, weakened and pulled up before 4 out
rear, detached at 1st, closed up on field after 5th, good headway to 2nd after 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, headed and dropped to 3rd before last, one paced run-in
rear, progress to 9th after 5th, improved to 5th after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 4th before last, one paced run-in
rear, headway to 5th after 5th, improved to 3rd after 3 out, 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not trouble winner
AUTOMATIC (NAP) was having his first start since October when when winning a maiden hurdle at Limerick under Rachael Blackmore. Another bold bid is expected back in a handicap while Empirion also won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time but has been raised 12lb. The Rubinator is another maiden winner and will be sharper for last month’s return while Caridadi is 7lb higher for winning a handicap at Kilbeggan. Guido Reni has been thereabouts on the Flat recently and his only success over timber so far came over track and trip.
The Tartan Spartan (IRE) 17-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 12, 23 3/4l behind Hybery (12-0) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
World Premier (FR) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f and eased final furlong, 12th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Ragtime Red (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
The Rubinator (IRE) 15-2 (11-11) Chased leaders, a little keen, closed up approaching 2 out, effort approaching straight, soon one pace, 3rd of 16, 10 1/4l behind Bua Boy (11-13) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Rare Conor (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, not fluent 2 out and no extra, 14th of 16, dist behind Bua Boy (11-13) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Roachdale House (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Led early, remained prominent and led briefly after 6th, pushed along to challenge entering straight, 3rd and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 6, 9l behind The Broom Squire (9-13) at Wexford 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Automatic (IRE) 10-11fav (12-0) Disputed lead early, prominent, on terms from 2nd, led after 3rd, slight mistake 5th, went on from before 3 out, pushed along from next, edged led and kept on run-in, won at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Jul beating The Hunter Hoe (12-0) by 7l, 13 ran.
Feel Des Mottes (FR) 33-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 10th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Zephron (9-7) at Tipperary 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Guido Reni (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along and short of room 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ridden in 4th 100 yards out, stayed on well closing stages, just failed, 2nd of 17, shd behind Sweet Affection (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Empirion (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, pushed along and headway on outer from next, went 2nd after 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug beating Dave And Bernie (12-0) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Billy's Angel (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out, 8th of 15, dist behind Magic Sea (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Dandjira (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Fight For Love (FR) 10-1 (11-4) A little slowly away and pushed along briefly early, waited with, some headway approaching 2 out, soon one pace, 13th of 16, 31 3/4l behind Bua Boy (11-13) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Caridadi (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, good headway into 2nd after 2 out, pushed along and led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Aug beating Ashton Court (11-6) by 3 3/4l, 14 ran.
Rock On Seamie (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, pushed along to go 3rd early straight, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind Place Des Vosges (11-8) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Gray Duke (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 5th, some headway from 4 out, slipped up soon after, at Sligo 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Rear, 10th after halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, some progress over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 9th of 12, 24l behind Bright Flame (9-2) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Infuse (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 6th, headway and mistake 8th, pushed along approaching straight, not fluent 2 out and no extra, 11th of 14, dist behind Galuppi (11-5) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Cousin Harry (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 10th 3 out, pushed along and headway after 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 7 1/4l behind Empirion (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
