tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake in 4th at 6th, 3rd after 9th, 4th before 2 out, 5th and no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
raced 5th, slight mistake 4th, bad mistake 9th, progress to 4th after 4 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, stayed on to lead at last, kept on same pace, headed close home
led, pushed along after 7th and 11th, driven before 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed last, ridden and rallied to lead close home
in rear, jumped right at 3rd, 7th 4 out, ridden along after 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, 7th after 9th, 6th 4 out, driven after 3 out, no impression, pulled up before 2 out
held up 4th on outer, 3rd at 6th, 4th after 9th, under pressure and dropped to rear 4 out, soon ridden, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, 5th after 6th, 6th after 9th, 5th 4 out, progress to 3rd before 2 out, 4th and no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd at 6th, closer in 2nd 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before last
The fact that Ruby Walsh hangs around to ride TREACY'S STAR (NAP) looks significant, especially as he's never ridden her previously, and his mount's recent run at Thurles suggests she's ready to gain her first success under Rules. Vicalus looked as though another success was imminent when runner-up here in October but he's performed badly in three subsequent starts. Owens Pride has failed to reach a place in nine outings under Rules after landing a point-to-point while Acriveen is now a teenager and hasn't won since 2012.
Are You Listening (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 4th, 4th after 6th, moderate 6th approaching last, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 27l behind Bothair Clei (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs in Dec.
Distracted (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, bad mistake 5th, no impression from 4 out, kept on one paced from 2 out, never a factor, 6th of 14, well behind Wounded Warrior (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs in Dec.
Tyrone House (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 7th, ridden in 4th at 9th, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 10, 35l behind Ardmillan (10-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 sft in Dec.
Vicalus (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, 15th at 6th, 13th at 11th, under pressure from 5 out, no extra after 3 out, soon eased, 13th of 16, well behind West Of The Edge (10-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Dec.
Treacy's Star (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 4 out, pushed along and blundered 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 10l behind Betterthanalright (11-5) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-102 hvy in Dec.
Chriss Bomb (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 5th at 6th, not fluent 10th, weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 16, well behind West Of The Edge (10-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Dec.
Owens Pride (IRE) 11-2fav (10-10) Chased leaders, hampered 3rd, soon 2nd, mistake 6th, led after 7th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out when edged right, no extra before next, weakened, 5th of 10, 28l behind Ardmillan (10-7) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 sft in Dec.
Acriveen (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up, 14th at 6th, slightly impeded at 10th, 15th at 11th, moderate 9th 2 out, one pace, 9th of 16, 21l behind West Of The Edge (10-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-102 in Dec.
