mistake 1st, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened entering straight
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th and no impression after 3 out, late headway in 6th at last, kept on run-in to go 3rd
chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders entering straight, kept on one pace, dropped to 5th run-in
chased leaders, improved to narrow lead at 5th, ridden to assert 2 out, mistake last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th after 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression when slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 4th 3 out, improved into 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, hampered 1st, ridden and weakened before 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, some late progress from before last
soon disputed, ridden in 2nd before straight, 4th and no impression when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, mistake 6th, ridden in 7th after 3 out, soon no impression
led and disputed, headed 5th, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
held up towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression 3 out, some late progress from before last
mistake and unseated rider 1st
Winning bumper MYLES AHEAD dropped back to this trip at Down Royal and ran his best race for a while. He enjoys quick ground and can get off the mark. Rocky Court would be a definite threat on last summer's form though he hasn't been seen since August. Boston Oscar showed potential in a Punchestown bumper on fast going in October and has a very smart pedigree for jumping. Josh's Chance has improved with every run and wouldn't need much more to get involved in the finish.
Boston Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Soon chased leader in 2nd at modest pace, lost place before straight, 6th from 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out and no impression, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Utmost Zeal (11-10) at Punchestown 2m NH flat gf in Oct.
Cliffords Reprieve 66-1 (11-9) Towards rear, 12th after 4th, detached approaching 5 out, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Kauto Grand Mogol (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl in Nov, 14 ran.
General Bunching (USA) 33-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, soon raced in 5th, slight mistake 4th, one pace from 3 out,, 6th of 14, 26l behind Rock On Fruity (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m cond mdn hdle gf in Jun.
Instruct (USA) 100-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, held up, towards rear at 4th, no danger from 3 out, mistake and unseated rider last,, in a race won by Rock On Fruity (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m cond mdn hdle gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Josh's Chance (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear, progress outer after 3 out and 6th next, left 5th last and kept on run-in, 3rd of 18, 3l behind My Manekineko (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Letitshine (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, no extra in 6th approaching straight, 9th of 13, 37l behind Hunters Call (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f NH flat gd in Jun.
Myles Ahead (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Led, joined 4 out, pushed along after 2 out and soon headed, no impression on winner run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Three Stars (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
People Park (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Twrds rr, slow 2nd, 7th 1/2way, slow 4out, sn no ex, pu bef 3out, in a race won by Weather Warning (12-2) at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 10 ran.
Presenting Opera (IRE) 7-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs in 3rd, pushed 4out, no ex 2out, jumped lft last & gaining on 3rd flat, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Honourable Exit (12-2) at Inchydoney 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Rocky Court (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Led, pushed along and headed approaching last, no impression on easy winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 8l behind All Hell Let Loose (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Toome Gallery (IRE) 200-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 13, well behind I'm All You Need (10-9) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl in Jan.
Westend Music (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Led, headed from 6 out, mistake 4 out, weakened and eased approaching straight, 13th of 15, well behind Eight Till Late (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul '14.
Whiskey No Ice (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders in 8th, 6th and pushed along before straight, one pace, 6th of 17, 14l behind Solatentif (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Love Anthem (IRE) Royal Anthem mare out of Rita's Charm.
Ross Kitty (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Led, slight mistake 5th, joined approaching straight, soon headed and slightly impeded, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra,, 7th of 17, 33l behind Supreme Benefit (10-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Ssmarchioness (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up, slight mistake 5th, 17th from 6th, soon no danger, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Crystal Pearl (10-11) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl sft in Apr, 18 ran.
Whispering Hope (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, dropped to last approaching 4th, not fluent next, soon no impression,, 10th of 17, 45l behind Supreme Benefit (10-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Cliffside Park (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th after 2 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 15l behind Moonunderwater (11-3) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 50-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, some progress approaching straight and moderate 9th 2 out, fell last, in a race won by My Manekineko (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun, 18 ran.
Hard Fought (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Led, soon clear, slight mistake 3rd, soon reduced lead, mistake 5th, headed after 3 out, dropped to moderate 9th approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 16, well behind Written Inthestars (10-7) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Madoun (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Led, headed before 3rd, led again from 5th, headed and ridden 2 out, soon weakened quickly, 8th of 15, 36l behind Mr Boss Man (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
