led, ridden and headed before 2 out where slight mistake in 4th, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders early, dropped to 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway into 3rd after 3 out, improved to lead before 2 out, clear before last where slight mistake, easily
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway into 4th after 3 out, ridden in 5th and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, soon 2nd, ridden and no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 6th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out, soon no impression winner, kept on same pace
mid-division best, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th after 3 out, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 9th after 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last and kept on same pace
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake and pushed along 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, weakened entering straight, tailed off
The jumpers take centre stage for the last three races, beginning with a hugely-competitive handicap hurdle. Face Value is the only one of these with a win on heavy ground but he looks to be in the handicapper's grip now while the assessor has taken no chances with the once-raced Train Of Thought. BLUE CANNON finished behind One Cool Shabra and Burrenbridge Lodge in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown last December but wasn't beaten far and is much better off at the weights now. He made a successful return to action on the Flat at Down Royal on Friday and could be worth an interest with Paul Carberry preferring him to useful stablemate Leroy Parker. English raider Crafty Roberto may need this while recent winners Mulleady, Swampfire and Whatever It Takes could find this too tough, though the latter was well ahead of the disappointing Tobar Na Gaoise when successful at Ballinrobe. Dysios and Liberty's Gift also appear to have something to find.
One Cool Shabra (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Ed and disputed, in front when slight mistake 4th, headed and no impression from after 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 9l behind Rebel Fitz (11-7) at Tipperary 2m hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Jul.
Train Of Thought (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) Made all, went clear from 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Galway 2m 4yo nov hdl gd in Jul beating Faustina Pius (10-2) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Burrenbridge Lodge (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon tracked leaders, close up after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 7, 10l behind Rebel Fitz (11-7) at Tipperary 2m hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Jul.
Face Value 8-1 (10-13) Prominent, mistake 5 out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, well behind Caim Hill (10-13) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl in Aug.
Wrekin Rock (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed before last, no extra in 2nd when fell last, in a race won by Loch Ard (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl hvy in Apr, 10 ran.
Dysios (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway in 6th after 2 out, ridden in 3rd and no impression entering straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Whatever It Takes (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl in Aug.
Blue Cannon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 19l behind Ballynacree (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Liberty's Gift (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Led, challenged approaching 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd run-in, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Pageboy (11-6) at Cork 2m 4yo hdl in Aug.
Leroy Parker (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Held up, 5th halfway, ridden 4 out, 4th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 17l behind Pageboy (11-6) at Cork 2m 4yo hdl in Aug.
To The Sky (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Settled in 5th, went 3rd approaching straight, poised to challenge before last, ridden and headway between horses early run-in, kept on under pressure but not quite reach winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Knocklong (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in May.
Mulleady (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, improved to challenge before last, ridden to assert approaching last, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul beating Via Del Corso (11-1) by 8l, 9 ran.
Crafty Roberto 14-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, headway to 4th approaching 2 out, disputing well held 3rd when went right last, weakened flat, 5th of 13, 15l behind Lexi's Boy (11-1) at Sandown 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) sft in Apr.
Swampfire (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Soon tracked leader, on terms 5 out, soon led, clear after 4 out, slightly reduced lead and not great 2 out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl sft in Aug beating Falcarragh (11-12) by 9l, 13 ran.
Tobar Na Gaoise (IRE) 10-3fav (11-2) Led and disputed, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 8, 29l behind Whatever It Takes (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl in Aug.
Bulgaden (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Settled mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 16l behind Face Value (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jul.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Led and disputed, ridden and disputed home bend, led on line, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl in Aug beating Chill (11-8) by hd, 8 ran.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner when slight mistake last, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Maggie Neary (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Easy Reach (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) 2nd of 15, 7l behind Cherryantor (10-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109.
