Verdict

Hans Crescent and RUBERT both won easily at Thurles on the same day earlier this month and look certain to get competitive here. The former was left a long way clear when his main rival fell at the second last and an 8lb rise won't aid his cause but Denis Cullen's charge made all and galloped on to an impressive success on only his third start over fences and can go in again. Osirixamix made a winning start over fences at Limerick in January and has raced at a much higher level subsequently. He will appreciate this drop in class as will Sorceror, who won nicely at Ballinrobe before making a bad mistake when in contention at Punchestown. The front-running Uncle Tom Cobley may find the ground a bit testing on his return to action.

Formwatch

Osirixamix (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Led at a very sedate pace, joined halfway, headed after 3 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake last, last of 3, 11l behind Noble Prince (11-10) at Naas 2m chs Grade 3 (1) hvy in Oct.

Uncle Tom Cobley (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, tended to jump left, extended lead to 8 lengths after 4th, reduced advantage 5 out and soon strongly pressed, headed entering straight, no extra after 2 out, 5th of 9, 34l behind Bellvano (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs in May.

Loup Du Saubouas (FR) 5-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, no impression approaching last where mistake, weakened, 12th of 22, 30l behind Ten Bob (10-11) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Oct.

Sorceror (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th when bad mistake 3 out, soon no extra and eased, last of 9, well behind Lucky William (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 2f nov chs (1) in Oct.

Moville (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, good headway on outer approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 7l behind I Hear A Symphony (11-9) at Down Royal 2m hcp chs sft.

Rubert (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Made all, clear with runner-up from 3 out, kept on well and went clear after 2 out, eased close home, easily, won at Thurles 2m beg chs sft beating Mayo Mystique (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.

Hans Crescent (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Mid-division, closer in 4th halfway, close 2nd and pushed along entering straight, every chance when left with clear lead 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-109 sft beating Sorted (11-8) by 37l, 10 ran.

Parnell Street (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 22, well behind Ten Bob (10-11) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Oct.

Barneys Honour (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 9, 33l behind Luke's Benefit (10-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft.