tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and dropped to 3rd under 2f out, no impression in 4th over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, progress on outer to go 2nd under 2f out, led 1f out and kept on under pressure final 100 yards, just held on
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 5th 3f out and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra in 9th 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th over 2f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression in 8th 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, 9th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, went moderate 4th 150 yards out and kept on well
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just failed
always towards rear, 12th halfway, no extra under 4f out
led, challenged and headed 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards
towards rear, ridden over 3f out and no impression in 10th 2f out, kept on one pace into 7th final furlong
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear 6f out, no extra and detached over 2f out
Like most of these Passage Vendome is better known for his exploits over jumps though has has managed to win a bumper so should have enough pace. Dawerann's best form has been on fast ground but Gusty Rocky arrives in winning form having landed a Clonmel bumper last week when well supported. Jansboy's last two runs over hurdles in October resulted in victories and he's performed with credit in two starts over fences recently while winning hurdler Sizing Italy has developed into a decent chaser and beat the useful Steps To Freedom at Killarney in July though that was on fast ground. Rachel Blackmore is very strong in a finish and may need to be if she's to attempt to make all on LITTLE KING ROBIN, who led all the way for a facile victory over hurdles at Killarney earlier in the month. Hopefully her mount can repeat that performance in what is a tricky finale.
Creadan Mist (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th 5f out, no extra approaching straight, 10th of 13, 35l behind Storm Away (10-9) at Wexford 2m amat mdn stks.
Dawerann (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division best, not fluent jumping and pushed along at stages, no extra from before 3 out,, 11th of 15, 50l behind Hareth (10-2) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116.
Gusty Rocky (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Held up, mid-division halfway, improved to track leaders on inner travelling smoothly into straight, switched left over 1 1/2f out, challenged and led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Clonmel 2m NH flat beating Oscar'swan (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Jansboy 6-5fav (11-12) Tracked leader on inner, slightly hampered 2nd, pushed along into closer 2nd next, mistake 4th, ridden in 2nd 3 out, kept on same pace in 2nd from 2 out, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Authinger (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gf.
Lions Charge (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, driven along in rear over 2f out, no impression entering straight, 4th of 5, 12l behind Madam Mo (8-11) at Sligo 1m 4f mdn stks.
Muthafar (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Took keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and rallied over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Soul Intent (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened straight, last of 12, 23l behind Raise The Beat (9-10) at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Mar '13.
Passage Vendome (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Soon towards rear, mistake 3rd, slow jump in rear next, soon pulled up, in a race won by Mallowney (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs, 16 ran.
Sizing Italy (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, some big and slow jumps, lost place 4th, well held 4 out, left remote 2nd 2 out, 2nd of 6, 28l behind Dark Lover (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs (2) gs in Oct.
Aroy (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In rear, moderate 13th and ridden 2 out, headway entering straight, went 6th at last, kept on without threatening, never nearer, 5th of 14, 18l behind Westerners Son (11-3) at Punchestown 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Little King Robin (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Made all, clear 3 out, soon extended advantage, stayed on well, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f hdl beating Whisper Rock (11-2) by 15l, 7 ran.
Point The Toes (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Dwelt, soon pushed along to chased leaders on outer, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression from 2f out, 5th of 9, 10l behind Toe The Line (9-2) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn fll stks.
Rhinestone Cowgirl (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leader, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, 8th of 13, 21l behind Storm Away (10-9) at Wexford 2m amat mdn stks.
Too Straight (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) 10th of 24, 25l behind He'llberemembered (12-9) at Punchestown 1m 7f charity stks.
