Review leopardstown 12th Feb Sizing John came out on top in a pulsating renewal of the Stan James Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.Tackling three miles for the first time, Jessica Harrington's charge answered any questions over his stamina with a strong pace set from the off by Gordon Elliott's Gigginstown-owned duo Don Poli and Road To Riches.Don Poli went on as the latter faded but the winner travelled well in behind and after hitting the front with a fine leap at the last, Robbie Power's mount galloped all the way to the line to prevail by three-quarters of a length at 100-30.Disko put in an exhibition round of jumping as he made all in the Grade One Flogas Novice Chase.Bounced straight out in front by Sean Flanagan, the Noel Meade-trained grey reversed Christmas form with Our Duke as the 6-1 chance held that rival by a length and three-quarters.Bacardys (12-1) wore down stable companion Bunk Off Early to give Willie Mullins a fifth successive victory in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle.The runner-up cruised into contention and hit the front approaching the last in the Grade One event, but the Bacardys stayed on strongly for the trainer's son, Patrick, and got up in the dying strides to score by three-quarters of a length.Mega Fortune (9-2) turned the tables with Bapaume to claim Grade One honours in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle.Gordon Elliott's charge had finished behind the Willie Mullins-trained 7-4 favourite on his two most recent starts, but gained revenge in these more testing conditions under a positive ride from Davy Russell and crossed the line three and a half lengths to the good.Foxrock (2-5fav) got the better of the admirable On The Fringe in the Leopardstown Inn Hunters Chase, regaining the lead on the run-in and coming home three and a half lengths clear.Who's That (9-2) saw off the challenge of Toe The Line to land the opening Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Handicap Hurdle by a neck, while Grand Partner (14-1) took the 1888 Restaurant Handicap Hurdle by a length and three-quarters from Joshua Lane.
