tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, 6th 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 4th before next, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, bad mistake 2nd, ridden 6th, weakened from 3 out
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, under pressure 4 out, no impression
in rear, 12th 3 out, progress into moderate 7th and ridden 2 out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th 2 out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
led, headed and ridden before 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden before 3 out, weakened
mid-division, mistake 3rd and slight mistake 6th, weakened from 4 out
Coolnacritta is saddled with a 5lb penalty for Saturday's comfortable victory at Fairyhouse but Mark Fahey's UK recruit is due to be raised 8lb so should make a bold bid to defy the extra. DOWNTHECELLAR (NAP) completed a four-timer over fences, the last three of them here, and reverted to hurdles on a 37lb lower mark at Wexford last month. He was still in front when running out at the second-last and can make amends. Mater Matuta ran very well when a close third over the track and trip in August while Shantou Warrior is gradually dropping to a winnable mark.
Coolnacritta (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led entering straight, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp gd in Oct beating Paddy Wickla (11-12) by 3l, 9 ran.
Shantou Warrior (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Mid-division, moderate 8th after 5th, progress before 3 out, effort and ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace in 6th run-in, no danger, 6th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Attitash (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Pak Army (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, slight mistake next, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 22l behind Peace Party (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Downthecellar (IRE) 11-10fav (11-6) Led and disputed, slightly slow in jumping early, jumped slightly right 5th and afterwards and hung right, narrow advantage when ran out before 2 out, at Wexford 2m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Glebe Girl (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Chased leaders early, led from 3rd, ran off bend and headed approaching 6th, pushed along to challenge approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 6th of 13, 22 1/4l behind Elite Des Mottes (11-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Mater Matuta (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Slightly slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, raced in rear, pushed along from 3f out, no impression and eased in 11th from under 2f out, last of 12, 18 1/2l behind Philly's Hope (8-10) at Bellewstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Novano (GER) 14-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, 8th of 10, 17l behind Pretty Little Liar (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Royal Finesse (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 15, dist behind Lord Gillygooley (11-9) at Clonmel 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Colman's Courage (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Waited with, pushed along briefly in last after 6th, pushed along again from 4 out, soon under pressure and no impression, pulled up before 2 out, at Cork 3m hcp gd in May.
Nobrainnoheadache (IRE) 150-1 (11-3) Waited with towards rear, keen, closer in moderate 5th and not fluent 3 out, no extra from before next, 9th of 14, dist behind Schone Aussicht (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
Sienne D'or (IRE) 28-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 12th of 20, dist behind Peace Party (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Jj Nester (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra from 4 out, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, dist behind Peace Party (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Rags Kitten (USA) 12-1 (11-6) Settled behind leaders, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 11th of 15, dist behind Fleurys Fort (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Hitchcock 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, 12th of 15, dist behind Zamond (11-9) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Tagg's Island (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 5th, ridden after 2 out, 5th at last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Ask The Leader (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Strong Roots (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Soon prominent, slight mistake 7th, no extra 2 out, 11th of 17, 23 3/4l behind Glen Robin (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in May.
Muntahez (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd 5 out, almost on terms next, disputed lead 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 20, 24 3/4l behind Peace Party (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
