held up, 9th from 4th, closed from before 3 out, challenged 2 out, under pressure approaching last where bumped, no extra with winner final 150yds, dropped to 3rd near line
led, jumped right 2nd, clear at stages, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along straight, headed approaching last, soon 3rd and no impression, kept on without troubling winner into 2nd near line
towards rear, slight mistake 4th, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, 6th from 4th, closed up 3 out and slight mistake, mistake 2 out, soon under pressure and no impression, one pace
prominent, 7th from 4th, dropped to rear from 6th, behind and not fluent 4 out
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, pushed along straight, no extra before 2 out
prominent, slight mistake 5th, pushed along straight, bad mistake 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear, some headway on outer and pushed along approaching straight, no impression from before 2 out where not fluent, pulled up approaching last
chased leaders, took keen hold, closer in 2nd from 4th, slight mistake 7th, slight mistake 4 out, lost place and pushed along approaching straight, no extra from before 3 out
in rear, not fluent jumping, some headway and not fluent again 3 out, no impression 2 out, one pace
soon mid-division, 8th from 4th, improved to be prominent and slight mistake 3 out, led travelling smoothly approaching last where jumped right and bumped rival, stayed on best run-in to go clear final 150yds
chased leaders, pushed along straight, no extra approaching 2 out where not fluent
held up, 10th from 4th, pushed along and no extra approaching straight
This is a low-grade handicap and only ANGUS MILAN (NAP) arrives in any sort of form. Noel Kelly's charge has been raised 7lb for his victory at Down Royal but hasn't had much experience and there should be much more to come. Smoking Big Cigars has had even less runs behind him but that didn't prevent a gamble on him at Fairyhouse in November. He looked to be travelling well until fading from the last and should be capable of better. Lisclogher Lad finished in front of him that day but has run poorly in two subsequent starts. Fiosrach landed a maiden at Kilbeggan in April but has been badly out of form while point-to-point winner Killdunne hasn't been seen since the summer of 2014.
Angus Milan (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 3 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec beating Skellig Rocks (11-2) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lisclogher Lad (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Led, headed 2nd, 2nd halfway, lost place 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression in 6th before next, no extra, 7th of 9, 35l behind Not For Burning (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hvy in Jan.
Fiosrach (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 15, dist behind Shannak (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Smoking Big Cigars 9-2fav (11-0) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, close up in 4th 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, challenged 2 out, no extra in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 22, 18 1/4l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Harangue (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along in rear 4 out, no extra, last of 13, dist behind Diamond Cauchois (10-0) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Killdunne (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Slightly slow 1st, soon mid-division, some headway from 3 out, soon moderate 5th and no impression, moderate 4th at last, one pace run-in, 4th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Enjoy Responsibly (11-8) at Limerick 2m 3f Yielding in Jul.
Hesbeengoodtome (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Notimetoserve (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Held up, pushed along briefly 2nd, reminder after next, not fluent 4th, last and slight mistake 5th, soon behind, 14th of 15, dist behind Go Paddy Go (10-10) at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, under pressure in 7th approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 9th of 19, 26 3/4l behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Cork 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Hogan's Alley (IRE) 80-1 (11-10) Soon tracked leaders and took keen hold on outer, went 2nd at 3rd, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 22, 27 1/4l behind Lift The Latch (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Edvardo (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Held up, slight mistake and stumbled after 2nd, no extra approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Prominent, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, 9th of 18, dist behind De Glebe Star (10-13) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Hi Chap (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, 12th of 13, dist behind Angus Milan (11-12) at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
