prominent, led briefly after 5th, left in lead 3 out, joined next, pushed along and led narrowly early run-in, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pecked 1st, 5th halfway, headway 3 out and disputed lead next, headed last and soon pushed along, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
always towards rear, mistake 2nd and slight mistake 6th, detached when mistake and unseated rider 4 out
towards rear, 8th halfway, closer in 5th 2 out, 4th and ridden early run-in, no impression inside final furlong
led, headed briefly 5th, joined when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, well in touch when brought down 3 out
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, headway before 2 out and disputed lead approaching last, pushed along to lead 1f out, kept on well
tracked leaders, slow 2nd and reminder, closer next, 3rd 4 out and disputed briefly before next, dropped to rear before 2 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no impression early run-in, kept on one pace final furlong to go 4th closing stages
towards rear, 7th halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, close up in 4th next, ridden early run-in and no impression over 1f out, no extra
The veteran Stoughan Cross loves heavy ground as he once again demonstrated at Navan last month where he gained a shock victory, with Robin Deuz Pois a long way behind. He's up 8lb but has won off that mark in the past. Bitview Colin's jumping has gone to pieces the last twice and he finished six lengths behind HOKE COLBURN when the latter took advantage of testing conditions to score comfortably at Punchestown - a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent a follow-up. Dubai Devils has dropped to a mark he should be competitive off while course winner Enduring Love will be suited by the conditions.
Moscowsowhat (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division early, towards rear after 8th, last and bad mistake 9th, bad mistake 5 out, no impression from 2 out, 9th of 12, 27l behind Stones And Roses (11-8) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hoke Colburn (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd from 2nd, left closer in 2nd from 6th, soon 3rd, closed up 4 out, on terms next, soon narrowly headed until led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating Chief Of Police (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mister Eddman (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Prominent, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before next, at Leopardstown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Dec.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider at 4th, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Stoughan Cross (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Disputed lead early, headed 3rd, disputed lead from 5 out, led from 3 out, went clear from 2 out, ridden and reduced lead at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well close home, all out, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec beating Spancil Hill (11-10) by nk, 18 ran.
Dubai Devils (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, left 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching straight, some progress before last and went 3rd early run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 12 1/2l behind Key Commander (12-0) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Ballea Fox 8-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, 3rd and mistake 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, 5th of 12, 27 3/4l behind Itsalonglongroad (11-9) at Tramore 1m 7f sft in Jan.
Rightback Atya (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, slight mistakes 4th and 5th, not fluent 6th, 3rd halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra in 6th before 2 out, 5th of 7, dist behind Wishmoor (10-12) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Enduring Love (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway and detached after 5 out, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 13, 30 1/4l behind Kristian Goingwel (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Robin Deuz Pois (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, headway into 8th and ridden 3 out, kept on one pace run-in, 5th close home, 5th of 18, 22 1/2l behind Stoughan Cross (11-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
