disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
rear, mistake 1st, jumped badly left after, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, improved into 2nd at 5th, ridden to challenge before 2 out, narrow lead 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, no extra in rear 4 out, weakened
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
prominent, led after 1st, ridden and pressed before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
held up, ridden towards rear after 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra after 3 out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, travelled well into 3rd before 2 out, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well run-in, comfortably
mid-division early, towards rear and slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression after 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Drop Him In has performed well in two heavy-ground maidens though would be suited by further, a remark that also applies to Garm Colombe. Mr Coldstone, a half-brother to six winners on the Flat, had three runs for Johnny Murtagh in the summer of 2018 without showing much but must have been identified with jumping potential and his stable could hardly be in better form. NOT AVAILABLE looked in need of the experience at Navan and though beaten 16 lengths did enough to suggest he'd be up to winning a race of this nature so gets the nod.
Insignia Of Rank (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, 9th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Mattie's Mountain (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Der Mc (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Waited with, not fluent 2nd, moderate 15th at 3rd, no danger when slight mistake 6th, no extra and not fluent 3 out, 13th of 18, dist behind Blue Lord (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Iknownothing (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Mid-division, lost place before 5th where mistake and fell, at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Not Available (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 3 out, 4th and slight mistake 2 out, went 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, kept on without threatening leaders, 3rd of 20, 15 3/4l behind Percy Warner (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Do No More (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Ivy Queen.
Drop Him In (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Ennemi Public (12-0) at Tramore 2m hvy in Dec.
Garm Colombe (FR) 50-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, moderate 4th at halfway, ridden in moderate 4th entering straight, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 24 1/2l behind Echoes In Rain (11-2) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Get Phar (IRE) 125-1 (11-11) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 16th of 17, dist behind Hes A Hardy Bloke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Gray Moonlight (IRE) Mister Fotis gelding out of Lua De Itapoan.
Mr Coldstone (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, moderate 8th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 3/4l behind North Wind (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Tipperary Dexter (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Waited with, disputed 10th after 5th, pushed along briefly after 7th, soon pushed along again, no impression approaching 3 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Cape Gentleman (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Alexharwill (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Soon close up, not fluent at 1st, 3rd before 4th, took closer order on leaders after 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 18, 30 3/4l behind Joseph Conrad (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Maricruz (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) In rear, closer in 8th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 13, 6l behind Irish Poseidon (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
The Cool Dude 100-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, closer in moderate 11th on outer 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 31l behind Hes A Hardy Bloke (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Queen Jesse Jay 66-1 (10-13) Waited with, soon towards rear, improved into moderate 5th before straight and no impression, one pace, 7th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Power Of Pause (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Nov.
