chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, weakened 4 out, tailed off
waited with towards rear, closed straight, ridden to chase winner after last (usual 2 out), quickened up well to lead closing stages, soon clear, comfortably
lost ground start, towards rear, progress travelling well to track leaders from before straight, led 2 out (usual 3 out), attempted to assert from next, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages
led, clear for much, bad mistake 6th, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon no extra
mid-division, dropped towards rear 6th, soon no danger, tailed off
mid-division, fell 6th
mid-division, moderate 12th approaching 6 out, no impression from before straight
soon mid-division, progress 4 out, 5th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from last (usual 2 out)
chased leaders, 3rd at last (usual 2 out), soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th approaching 6 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last (usual 2 out)
prominent in chasing group, 2nd at last (usual 2 out), soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
mid-division, hampered 6th, soon towards rear and not a factor after
mid-division, progress 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last (usual 2 out)
chased leaders, moderate 8th approaching 6 out, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
prominent in chasing group, slight mistake 4 out, ridden approaching straight, soon no extra
soon mid-division, moderate 6th approaching 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight
Vinnie hasn't been seen since pulling up over fences exactly a year ago but had looked very progressive over timber previously. Bonifacio was also returning from a year off when a very good fifth at Limerick last week and with that under his belt he can go close. Winterdown Star ran well at Tipperary and is quite well treated over hurdles compared to his chase mark as is Back On The Road, though he returns after a very long absence. EVER DREAMING is hardly the most consistent of performers but this is her trip and ground so a chance is taken that she's on a going day.
Vinnie (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Led, pulled up quickly before 5 out, in a race won by Mountain Heather (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct '10, 15 ran.
Bonifacio (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, headway approaching straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from 2 out, 5th of 18, 4l behind Knockieran (10-11) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109.
Tear Drops (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Led and clear of remainder with 2nd, strongly pressed approaching 2 out where not fluent and headed, soon no extra, 8th of 14, 24l behind Clarach (10-9) at Galway 2m mrs hcp hdl gd in Jul.
Sorted (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Prominent, 3rd approaching straight, soon struggling and no impression, kept on same pace, 9th of 18, 9l behind Knockieran (10-11) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109.
Ever Dreaming (USA) 7-1 (11-7) Chased clear leader, 6th halfway, hampered and lost place, no threat in straight, 14th of 18, 34l behind Giant Sequoia (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
Shaciara (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Towards rear, no extra 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Ongenstown Lad (10-13) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Sep, 14 ran.
Diamond Shower (USA) 20-1 (11-5) Soon towards rear, pushed along 6th, soon no danger, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Major Harry (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs.
Back On The Road (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Held up, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Sarteano (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gf in May '10.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression before next, 4th of 16, 9l behind Ta Blazes (10-7) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Stonehatchetmad (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 10th after 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 17, 33l behind Baby's Hot (10-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun.
The Ginger Man (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 4th when slight mistake 5 out, ridden from next, no impression before 2 out, 5th of 10, 18l behind Shernaz (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95.
Dr Swanini (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, niggled along from 4th, kept on same pace under pressure from before straight, 10th of 13, 42l behind Banna Man (11-6) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jul.
Knockbrack Lad (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division, mistake 2nd and almost unseated rider, soon pulled up, in a race won by Brega Queen (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in May, 14 ran.
Planters Den (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Towards rear, last halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, last of 7, 39l behind London Bridge (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gd in Sep.
Grandparson (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, well behind Seaside Shuffle (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
On The Button (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Led early, chased clear leader after 1st, 4th halfway, no danger after 4 out, weakened, 16th of 18, well behind Giant Sequoia (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
Rockazar 40-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, well off pace, closer order from before 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next, 5th of 9, 15l behind Cavite Beta (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hdl gd in Sep.
Winterdown Star (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 20, 4l behind Major Harry (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs.
Lannigans Tower (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 13th 3 out, kept on one pace without troubling leaders, 9th of 22, 19l behind Uncle Taffy (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in May.
