prominent, led from 3rd, ridden bypassing 2 out, headed last, soon no extra and dropped to 3rd
tracked leaders, moderate 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 5th at last, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, 4th straight, 3rd bypassing 2 out, went 2nd run-in, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, just failed
led, headed 3rd, ridden straight, weakened bypassing 2 out
held up, ridden along from 5 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd bypassing 2 out, led last, kept on well run-in, all out close home
held up, moderate 5th and ridden early straight, soon no impression
Archie Boy departed at the last fence with the race at his mercy two days ago and so may not be a great betting opportunity. With that being said Charlie Swan's ADAJAL gets the nod ahead of Truckers Delight and Archie Boy. The selection has won his last three starts and this seven-year-old son of Zizal looks to be really progressing. He loves quick ground and is a course and distance winner so another bold bid is expected. Truckers Delight has always threatened to win a big race but has been some what disappointing. However, his latest form is decent and quick ground seems to be the key to him so from a perfect racing weight he must have a chance. Archie Boy was very unlucky to depart at the last two days ago. Paul Flynn's horse loves fast ground and has a touch of class about him so if none the worse for his recent spill he should go well.
Archie Boy (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, led 2nd, headed 6th, regained lead 4 out, asserted entering straight, in command when fell 2 out, remounted to finish tailed off 3rd, last of 3, well behind Coscorrig (11-3) at Punchestown 2m chs gd.
Don't Be Bitin (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) In rear, closer in 4th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Archie Boy (11-9) at Killarney 2m 4f chs gd.
Truckers Delight (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, stayed on to 5th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 23, 10l behind Battlefront (9-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr.
Dreamy Gent (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up, moderate 6th and ridden 4 out, no impression from next, 6th of 8, 28l behind Raise Your Heart (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f hdl sft in Aug.
The God Of Love (USA) 10-1 (11-3) In touch towards rear, closer in 4th 4 out, soon 3rd, dropped to 4th again and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Cuan Na Grai (11-10) at Limerick 2m 4f hdl gd.
Adajal (IRE) 13-8fav (10-8) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 4 out, challenged travelling well 2 out, led between last 2, eased clear run-in, not extended, won at Roscommon 2m hcp chs 0-123 gf beating Echo Bob (11-4) by 6l, 6 ran.
Celtic Strand (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd entering straight, went 2nd 2 out, no extra from before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Coscorrig (11-7) at Cork 2m beg chase gf.
Killenaule Boy 14-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 4 out, weakened from next, 11th of 13, 26l behind Tasman (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 hvy in Dec.
