tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression after next, no extra approaching last, weakened
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway 4 out and led next, pushed along and went 3 lengths clear entering straight, reduced advantage last, ridden and headed run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along 3 out and 6th entering straight, went 4th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division early, rear of mid-division halfway, no impression when slight mistake 2 out and 12th entering straight, some headway approaching last, kept on run-in to go 6th closing stages
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 7th 3 out, pushed along and slight mistake next, soon no extra
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3 out, 2nd and pushed along after next, dropped to 3rd at last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, reminder after 6th and pushed along soon after halfway, no extra after 4 out, behind and pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 10th 3 out, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
towards rear, some headway 3 out, 9th and pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 9th 3 out, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
led, mistake 6th, went 6 lengths clear at 8th, headed 3 out, 4th and no impression entering straight, no extra from before last
tracked leaders early, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division 4 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, closer before last and ridden to lead run-in, kept on well
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 5 out and no threat after next
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along after 8th, no extra from 3 out
rear of mid-division early, never a factor, towards rear halfway, no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up approaching last
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, went 4th 3 out, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace
King Ferdinand scored over slightly shorter here in October but disappointed when favourite for his two subsequent starts. Cahirdown Boy has never won over fences but was still in touch when falling two out at Punchestown last month. Goodnightngodbless, a dual winner over hurdles, is 0-24 over fences though ran well over further here in December. MERRY MOVES had little chance in a Limerick Grade 2 last time but his earlier close second at Fairyhouse puts him right in the picture and Derek O'Connor is easily the most experienced rider here.
King Ferdinand (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and dropped to 10th before 3 out, no impression from next, 10th of 17, 29 1/2l behind Lizrona (11-6) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Cahirdown Boy (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 3rd when mistake at 11th, close enough in 3rd when fell 2 out, at Punchestown 2m 7f hvy in Jan.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Towards rear, progress into 8th halfway, 7th approaching 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, no impression before last, ridden and kept on well to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Lizrona (11-6) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Sean Says (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up in touch in last, reminder 5th, trailing and under pressure at 8th, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp hvy in Jan.
Johngus (IRE) 11-4 (12-2) Tr ldr in 2nd until 3rd when mstk 7th, mstk 4out & no impr in fair 4th aftr 3out, ko onepce, 4th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Busty Boy (12-2) at Ballyvodock 3m sft in Jan.
Room To Roam (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out (usual 3 out), soon ridden and no impression, moderate 4th when mistake last, no extra, 5th of 16, dist behind Highstreetfashion (10-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Beating The Odds (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along briefly 2nd, pushed along 9th, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 9, dist behind Run For Pat (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Thedancingfarrier (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, dropped to 5th before 5th, 7th after 4 out, not fluent in 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on without threatening in 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Added Bonus (10-7) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Merry Moves (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Raced in rear, slow jump 7 out and soon detached, pulled up after 2 out, at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Dec.
Ennemi Public (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, ridden 4 out, no impression on leaders, 4th of 8, dist behind Tyre Kicker (11-11) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Shamrock'n Roll (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) In rear, took keen hold, rapid headway to lead at 9th, joined entering straight, disputing lead when bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Blustery (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th approaching straight, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
O Mio Babbino (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 5th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home, 3rd of 25, 13 1/2l behind Carbon King (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Born Famous (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Prominent early, mid-division from 3rd, towards rear halfway, slight mistake 5 out, soon progress, close up behind leaders next, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 21l behind Menindee (11-6) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Legacy Of Dreams (FR) 25-1 (10-8) Towards rear, badly hampered at 1st, headway into 9th and pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 25, 7 1/4l behind Wa Wa (11-4) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Larkfield Legacy (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Disputed lead, headed 3rd, dropped to mid-division and pushed along 11th, ridden in 7th before 3 out, no impression, 6th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Four Country Roads (10-0) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Seskin Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Led, joined 6th, 3rd 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, 7th of 16, 21 1/2l behind Neptunus Equester (10-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
