towards rear, moderate 8th approaching 4 out where impeded, soon no impression, one pace
soon chased leaders, closer order in 3rd travelling smoothly from 5 out, challenged and on terms 2 out, led and stayed on best run-in
disputed lead, headed from 2nd, moderate 2nd after until closer order 6 out, no impression in 3rd and one pace from 2 out
soon in rear, jumped left 6 out, soon no danger, impeded 4 out, mistake 2 out, tailed off
soon chased leaders in 3rd, 4th from 5 out, not fluent and slightly hampered 4 out, no impression when slight mistake next
soon chased leaders, not fluent 6 out and soon under pressure, 6th approaching 4 out where badly hampered and unseated rider
disputed lead, led from 2nd, soon clear, inclined to swish tail, reduced lead 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, joined 2 out, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th approaching 4 out where fell
held up, 7th approaching 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off
Thegreatjohnbrowne once looked a very smart prospect but has shown nothing for some time and though Old Supporter is consistent enough he keeps going up in the weights without winning. However, he comfortably holds Baby Whizz on their run at Killarney in July when the latter just prevailed but is much worse off at the weights. Close Review won a handicap here in June but then finished a long way behind KILMURRY KID (NAP) at Wexford and it's the latter, who returned to winning ways at Tramore earlier this month, who can make his stamina count and take this. Carlanstown, six times a winner between the flags, is still looking for his first victory under Rules but can't go much lower in the weights and should make the frame.
Thegreatjohnbrowne (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at 10th, dropped to 4th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from before 2 out, 4th of 5, 23l behind Down Under (10-11) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130.
Jack The Hat (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, slight mistakes 1st and 5th, 2nd halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 11th, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 17l behind Security Breach (11-9) at Listowel 2m 6f beg chs gd in Sep.
Old Supporter (IRE) 15-8fav (10-1) Led, clear from 4th, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden from next, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Elegant Statesman (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs gf.
One Fine Morning 16-1 (10-8) Held up, towards rear 7 out and pushed along, soon detached, tailed off when pulled up straight, in a race won by Me And Ben (11-9) at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-123 gd in Sep, 13 ran.
Baby Whizz (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Soon mid-division, 9th after 6th, slightly impeded 7 out, 8th 6 out, not fluent next, no impression from 4 out, one pace, 8th of 13, 14l behind Valours Minion (9-10) at Listowel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Sep.
Close Review (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Held up, 8th halfway, mistake 5 out, improved into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Obispo (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Kilmurry Kid (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Made all, clear 5 out and extended lead to 10 lengths 3 out, reduced advantage and slight mistake next, pushed out and kept on run-in, won at Tramore 2m 7f hcp chs 0-95 beating Vicalus (11-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Carlanstown (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Held up mid-division, went 3rd before 12th, left in lead 2 out, kept on and caught close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Cobajayisland (11-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Ard Agus Fada (IRE) 28-1 (9-13) Towards rear, jumped right 1st, 11th after 9th, never a factor, 12th of 13, well behind Prosperity Square (11-13) at Punchestown 3m 1f amt hcp chs 0-109 gf.
