tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and challenged leader under 2f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd close home
towards rear, 13th halfway, no impression 2f out, never a factor
in touch, improved to 3rd halfway, lost place over 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress to 5th and ridden under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to 2nd close home, not trouble winner
led, ran slightly off bend before halfway, ridden and pressed under 2f out, asserted final 100 yards, kept on well, comfortably
towards rear, 10th halfway, lost place under 4f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, 6th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, lost place and ridden under 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, dropped to 12th halfway, headway 2f out, rider unbalanced in 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
close up, 4th halfway, improved to 3rd 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages
tracked leader, 5th halfway, under pressure 2f out, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, 9th halfway, under pressure 2f out, no impression, modest late headway
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, no impression 2f out, no extra final furlong
rear, soon slightly detached, 14th halfway, effort 2 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
in touch, 7th halfway, progress on outer over 3f out, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, weakened closing stages
towards rear, 15th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, never a factor
Cato's Revenge has been absent since a close third at Down Royal in May 2021. Lazer Wolf was narrowly beaten in a point at Moig South in November while LITTLEFOOT was having his first start since a close second at Inchydoney in May when just touched off at Down Royal in December. The latter looks the one to beat though Nick Rockett, a winner at Curraghmore in 2021, didn't quite get the run of the race in a bumper here in December that has worked out well.
Cato's Revenge (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Towards rear, pushed along in 8th from 4f out and soon ridden, progress into 4th over 1f out and kept on well into 3rd inside final furlong, not threatening principals, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Ballycoose (11-9) at Down Royal 2m Yielding - Soft in May.
Criminal Mischief (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Always off pace in last, trailing and niggled along 4f out, no impression straight, last of 9, dist behind It's For Me (12-0) at Navan 2m sft in Jan.
Lazer Wolf (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, wo 5th where mstk, 1/2l adv 1/2way, chall bef last where slwr jump, drpd to 2nd early flat, kow, 2nd of 6, nk behind One Big Bang (11-11) at Moig South 3m mdn hvy in Nov.
Littlefoot (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid-division, off pace halfway, closer 5f out, 4th 3f out, switched left and 3rd over 1f out, ridden to challenge when short of room under 1f out, disputed and bumped final 100 yards, kept on well, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Lucky Lyreen (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Nick Rockett (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Mid-division, 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 7th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Doctor Bravo (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Old Lonesome Me (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Miss Izzy.
Onehellofagetaway (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, 4th before halfway, 5th halfway, improved to 2nd 5 1/2f out, lost place and weakened quickly entering straight, 14th of 15, dist behind Lisnagar Fortune (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Power Hour (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, mid-division halfway, 7th and no impression before 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 28l behind Gracchus De Balme (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Royal Moon (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Led early, headed after 1st, remained 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 13 1/2l behind Foxy Girl (10-6) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Sequestered (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-div best, mstk 1st, fair 7th 6out, wknd bef 5out & cto when pu aftr 5out, at Dromahane 3m mdn hvy in Dec.
Toonagh Warrior (IRE) Well Chosen gelding out of Duffys Chelsea.
Trackman Tommy (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 7th halfway, reminders over 5f out, weakened in 6th over 3f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, dist behind Largy Hill (12-0) at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Willie The Coo (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Led, still travelling well over 2f out, pushed along and strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and joined 1f out, headed 150 yards out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Carrarea (12-0) at Roscommon 1m 7f gd in Jun.
Baby Chou (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, close 3rd 3f out, 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra, 5th of 11, 19 1/2l behind Magic Dawn (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Heure Exacte (FR) 250-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Magic Dawn (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Shannon Royale (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd travelling well entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, dropped to 7th 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Doctor Bravo (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Memento (FR) 100-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, never involved, 12th of 13, dist behind Gentle Slopes (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Paul's Pal (IRE) Affinisea gelding out of Coosan Belle.
