led and disputed early, slight mistake 3rd, led before 4th, pressed 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra in 3rd run-in and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression before next
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace straight
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 4 out, mistake 2 out, weakened and tailed off
prominent and ran freely early, soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, no extra 3 out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th before straight, no impression in 5th 3 out, no extra before next
led and disputed early, chased leader in 2nd from before 4th, 3rd from 5th, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 2nd last, kept on same pace without matching winner run-in
chased leaders, improved into 2nd at 5th, slight mistake 4 out, 3rd on inner 3 out, ridden 2 out, challenged and short of room briefly on rail before last, led approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in
mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden after 4 out, no extra before 3 out, weakened next and tailed off
settled behind leaders, mistake 2nd, 7th halfway, progress into 4th entering straight, ridden 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace straight
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 5th, 8th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no extra after 4 out
Winning bumper ALAMEIN tried to keep up with Au Quart De Tour in a big field at Gowran and, though eventually outpaced by the winner, it was a fine effort and the remainder were well beaten he looks the one to beat in this opener. Automated, a winner at Dundalk in December, was making his debut over hurdles in that Gowran event and did very well to finish third so he should get closer. Six-times Flat winner Stuccodor has become very disappointing and was beaten 27 lengths by Nine Stiches at Thurles last time but Thirsty Work showed the benefit of his run in a bumper in December to make a fair debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse and there should be more to come.
Alamein (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, not fluent 1st, 2nd halfway, no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on one pace, 2nd of 20, 8l behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Black Jewel (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, no impression from before 2 out, 5th of 18, 26l behind Gurteen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Brown Monty (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Mid-division, closer in 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, 16th of 18, dist behind Oathkeeper (12-0) at Roscommon 2m gd in Jun.
Gallic Empire (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor, 8th of 20, dist behind Hurry Henry (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Glenbank King (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, jumped right 1st, mistake 2nd, soon raced in 12th, no impression from before straight,, 12th of 19, dist behind Tombstone (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Mental Strength (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, inclined to jump right, not fluent 3 out, no extra, 12th of 18, dist behind Gurteen (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
State Of Origin (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind Open Eagle (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Stuccodor (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, jumped slightly left 1st, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, moderate 2nd after 2 out, no chance with winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 27l behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Automated 8-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and slight mistake 2 out, no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 20, 15 1/2l behind Au Quart De Tour (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Hoodoo Brown 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, 8th before straight, chased leaders and no impression 2 out, one pace, 9th of 16, 28 1/2l behind Babbling Stream (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Jetantas (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 18, dist behind Nine Stiches (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
So On (GER) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next, 10th of 20, dist behind Conright Boy (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Thirsty Work (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, soon remote 4th, closer order but not fluent 4th, pushed along next, no impression before 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening straight to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 16l behind Crafty Power (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Pride Of Kildare (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, progress into 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place entering straight, no extra, 9th of 17, 28 1/4l behind New To This Town (11-11) at Thurles 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
The Way It Works (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division best, never a factor, 16th of 20, dist behind Conright Boy (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Nettlebush (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, 8th of 16, dist behind Avellino (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hvy in Dec.
