chased leaders early, slow jump 1st, soon towards rear, ridden along 4th, bad mistake 6th, impeded 8th and not a factor after, kept on without threatening run-in
held up, 12th at 5th, hit 7th, slightly impeded 8th, slightly slow 9th, no extra approaching straight
prominent, slight mistake 5th, disputed 3rd approaching straight, one pace from before last
mid-division early, 8th at 5th, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, one pace from before last
soon towards rear, slightly impeded 8th, never a factor
soon chased leaders, 6th at 5th, disputed 3rd approaching straight, 2nd before last, led run-in and stayed on well
pushed along at stages from early, soon towards rear, bumped 3rd, no impression 4 out, slight mistake next and no extra
soon tracked leaders, 3rd at 5th, not fluent 6th, slightly slow 9th, not fluent 2 out, soon one pace
held up, not fluent 2nd, slight mistake 4th, 10th at 5th, jumped right 3 out, no impression and mistake 2 out
soon towards rear, jumped right and bumped rival 3rd, no impression 4 out
reminders at start, chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th at 5th, 3rd at last, kept on without matching 1st 2 run-in
held up, slight mistake 4th, 11th at 5th, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, one pace from before last
led, clear at stages, joined 3 out, headed 2 out, soon no extra and one pace
soon chased leaders, 5th at 5th, on terms 3 out, led 2 out, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
mid-division early, 9th at 5th, fell 8th
soon chased leaders, 7th at 5th where not fluent, slight mistake 6th, mistake 7th and lost place, no extra and pulled up 2 out
Manuka has proved himself much better over hurdles so far and might have won at Bellewstown last time but for falling. He's on an 11lb lower mark over fences so has to be respected. The ultra-consistent CANIWILLYEGIVEME only just failed to concede Off The Charts 12lb at Ballinrobe and will be losing his maiden tag over fences before long so this looks a good opportunity. Fenlon's Hill battled on gamely to score over 2m2f at Galway and will appreciate the longer trip while Meadow Cross showed a bit of potential in three starts over fences and has improved recently over hurdles so could be well handicapped. Presenting Beara has more experience than most of these though looks a few pounds high in the weights.
Manuka (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge after 4 out, ridden and disputed 3 out, close up when fell 2 out, at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Sea's Aria (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Led and disputed, headed 4th, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 5th last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Kilkeaskins First (10-5) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Presenting Beara (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Led, slight mistake 6th, pressed from 4 out and headed before next, ridden and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 11, 24 1/4l behind Swingbridge (11-1) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Caniwillyegiveme (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led 4 out, mistake next, ridden and pressed after 2 out, kept on under pressure run-in, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 7, hd behind Off The Charts (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Corrigs (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 5th before 6 out, not fluent next, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression and weakened from next, 7th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Ballyfinboy (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Fenlon's Hill (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, disputed inside final furlong, edged ahead close home, won at Galway 2m 2f hcp sft in Sep beating Bellgrove (11-11) by 1l, 8 ran.
Meadow Cross (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Held up in rear of mid-division, progress after 4 out, close up on outer entering entering straight, close 5th 3 out, ridden in 8th before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, 3rd run-in and kept on same pace, 3rd of 22, 4 1/2l behind Let's Twist Again (11-6) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Shamiran (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Led and soon clear, well clear halfway, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no impression, 4th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Rock On Fruity (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Misdflight (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 15th of 22, dist behind Let's Twist Again (11-6) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
There Was A Time (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 9th before 5 out, ridden from 3 out and no impression after next, 10th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Tranquil Magic (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Micras 20-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3f out, no extra, last of 15, dist behind Nelson Road (9-1) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Black Jewel (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 8th at 8th, progress to 5th after 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Massinis Adventure (10-6) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Old Supporter (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Led, headed and dropped to 4th before 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Magnetic Force (10-11) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Old Time Melody (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Soon tracked leaders, 5th from 5th, pushed along 4 out where slight mistake, no extra from 2 out, 13th of 18, 27 3/4l behind Granny Biddy (11-3) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Rancher Lass (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 9th 5 out, ridden in 6th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Court Adjourned (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Towards rear, pushed along from 3 out, no impression from next and pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, reminder after 4 out, slight mistake and lost place next, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Neddyvaughan (11-6) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Grey Mountain Mist (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, soon prominent, on terms 11th, headed from 4 out, dropped to 3rd approaching 2 out where no impression and not fluent, one pace, 6th of 16, 18l behind Tomcoole Lad (10-2) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Templemichael (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Mid-division, some progress in 6th when fell 4 out, at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
