waited with towards rear, moderate 5th approaching 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, moderate 4th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, fell last
soon in rear, pushed along and behind 8th, pulled up before last
chased leaders, bad mistake 3 out, soon no impression in 3rd, kept on same pace
soon disputed lead until went on approaching 2 out, stayed on well, comfortably
soon disputed lead, some slow jumps and tended to jump left, no impression in 2nd approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
Barring mishaps this looks between NINETIETH MINUTE and Mackeys Forge, who fought it out with eventual winner Shot From The Hip in a similar event over 2m1f here a month ago. The former just came out on top of today's rival and though beaten subsequently at Naas he was up against a couple of very promising rivals. Today's longer distance shouldn't be a problem for either of the two principals who should battle out the finish again. Kilbrannish Hill can do best of the remainder.
Glenstar (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader, mistake 4th, moderate 4th when slow 4 out, no threat from next, 3rd of 4, 43l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Naas 2m nov chs sft.
Kilbrannish Hill (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no impression on leaders when left 3rd after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 24l behind Soll (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase hvy.
Links Course (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 18, 43l behind Flemenstar (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Mackeys Forge (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, close up when slight peck 3 out, kept on in 3rd from next without matching 1st 2, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Shot From The Hip (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase sft in Jan.
Ninetieth Minute (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, mistake 7th, 4th entering straight, no impression when mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Gates Of Rome (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chase sft.
Sweet Shock (GER) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 3rd approaching 2 out, no extra from before last, 3rd of 9, 21l behind Dooney Rock (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl in Jan.
