mid-division, no extra from 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off
rear of mid-division, some headway on inner after halfway, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra from 4 out, completely tailed off
led, mistake 3rd, headed before 4 out, driven along in 4th entering straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd before 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to 5th at last
mid-division, never a factor, moderate 6th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
always prominent, 2nd halfway, led before 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, driven clear before last, kept on under pressure run-in
always behind, trailing 4 out, completely tailed off
always behind, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, went 3rd at last, kept on well under pressure run-in
always prominent, 3rd halfway, 4th and driven along 2 out, went 2nd but no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace and dropped to 3rd run-in
mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
tracked leaders and kept wide, 5th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 10th halfway, went 5th before 4 out, no extra after next
mid-division best, never a factor, tailed off
towards rear, some headway from 4 out, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders early, weakened after halfway and trailing 4 out, completely tailed off
The formbook points directly at a first success for ORIGINAL OPTION here. Noel Meade's charge, a bumper winner on heavy ground at Limerick, showed that his introductory run over timber at Tipperary had done him good when an excellent second to Mount Helicon in a Grade 3 at Cork over today's trip. That form looks far superior to anything achieved by these rivals including Jack Bene, twice runner-up in points and on his hurdling bow behind Captain Declan at Wexford. Doonaghroe was held up at the rear before some late headway behind Sweet Shock over 2m6f at Punchestown so today's long trip should suit but the remainder will need to find major improvement to get competitive.
Casilero (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along 6f out, trailing straight, 8th of 10, 48l behind Raise The Beat (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat gf in Oct.
Crazy Executive (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, no impression from over 4f out, 13th of 20, well behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat in Oct.
Doonaghroe (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, kept on to 3rd run-in, no impression leaders, 3rd of 21, 17l behind Sweet Shock (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Morebubbly (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Keen hold early, soon raced in 4th, dropped to last 3 out, soon behind, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Beau Michael (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hdl gd in Aug.
Original Option (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Led until headed after jumping badly left at 3rd, hung left and jumped left most of way, ridden from 3 out, kept on from next, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Mount Helicon (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Oct.
Souvenir Royal (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 21, 29l behind Sweet Shock (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Sparky McGovern (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Prominent early, dropped towards rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Talab (11-4) at Bellewstown 3m mdn hdl gd in Aug, 12 ran.
Ballinahow Lady (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 23l behind Super Daisy (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Oct.
Cordless (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, no extra approaching 3 out, 13th of 18, 31l behind Chairmanforlife (11-6) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Elles Bessy (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 14th of 16, well behind Apt Manor (11-7) at Galway 2m Mares Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd in Oct.
Emmas Island (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Jakros (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Oct.
Jack Bene (IRE) 11-4fav (11-3) Led or disputed lead, not fluent, slight advantage from 5 out, strongly pressed after 3 out, driven along and narrowly headed before last, kept on under pressure run-in, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Captain Declan (11-3) at Wexford 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Macialim (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Cl up, 5th 1/2way, cl 3rd 4out & chall brfly 2out, ld bef last, ko best, snugly, won at Kilworth 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar '09 beating First Leader (12-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Magdoodle (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leader, reminders 6 out, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Pretty Happy (11-9) at Clonmel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Minella Special (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Tr ldrs, 2nd 1/2way, ko same pace from last, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Burren Bridge (11-7) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Oct.
Newbury Oscar (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 20th of 30, well behind Araucaria (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Noble Way (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, weakened 4 out, 16th of 22, well behind Hold Em Cowboy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Feb.
Three Devils (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Captain Declan (11-3) at Wexford 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Rudi Rudirudi (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, fell 6 out, in a race won by Araucaria (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f Mares Hurdle (5yo+) gd in Oct, 15 ran.
