waited with, 12th after 4th, some headway but no impression approaching straight, one pace
soon tracked leaders, some slight mistakes, 5th after 4th, one pace 2 out, mistake last
soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 4th, effort straight, kept on same pace from last
close up and disputed lead at times, some slight mistakes, travelling smoothly and gained narrow lead before 2 out where mistake and headed, switched right between last 2, on terms approaching last, led run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages
mid-division early, some slight mistakes, 10th after 4th, no impression before 3 out, one pace
waited with, 13th after 4th, no impression after 11th, tailed off
waited with, slight mistake 4th, soon raced in rear, no impression before 10th, one pace
waited with, 15th after 4th, not fluent 9th, no impression before next, one pace
pushed along at stages from early, soon rear of mid-division, 14th after 4th, reminder after 6th, no impression before 10th, pulled up next
waited with, 17th after 4th, some slight mistakes, some headway but no impression when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
mid-division early, slight mistake 3rd, 8th after 4th, closed 4 out, challenged from 2 out, on terms approaching last, headed and kept on same pace run-in
soon tracked leaders, 4th after 4th, slight mistake 4 out, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, one pace
waited with, 16th after 4th, no impression before 10th, tailed off
waited with, 11th after 4th, soon some headway, closed up and effort from before last where fell
slight mistake and bumped with rival 1st, not always fluent jumping, chased leaders, 6th after 4th, no impression approaching straight, one pace
bumped with rival 1st, chased leaders, 7th after 4th, slight mistake 10th, soon lost position and no impression, weakened
chased leaders early, 9th after 4th, not fluent 9th, no impression before 4 out, one pace
bumped 1st, soon led and disputed, narrowly headed before 2 out, soon led again, headed approaching last, no extra and one pace after
Captain Cj is the form pick on his two starts over fences and had some smart opposition behind when runner-up to Ronald Pump here earlier this month. However, he's facing some potentially useful newcomers to fences and has been beaten a long way by CAREFULLY SELECTED in a bumper and a maiden hurdle. Willie Mullins' charge had less than a length to spare over Lord Schnitzel, who made a promising start over fences behind Faugheen at Punchestown, in a Limerick maiden hurdle in March but improved on that when a close third behind Minella Indo in a Punchestown Grade 1 in May and could be an exciting prospect. The stable also run Ontheropes, who made a very impressive hurdling debut at Tramore in April and has a fine pedigree for chasing. Brace Yourself has made a successful winning start the last two campaigns so the lack of a run won't be a problem while Mormon has always looked like a chaser and Off You Go will improve for his recent run at Navan.
At The Acorn (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Towards rear, moderate 7th at 5th, moderate 5th at 6th, no impression, never a factor, 6th of 10, dist behind Eclair De Beaufeu (11-12) at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Brace Yourself (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run after 3 out, headway to challenge next, ridden and led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov beating Defi Bleu (11-12) by 1l, 15 ran.
Captain Cj (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) In rear, pushed along in moderate 8th entering straight, ridden after 2 out, headway into moderate 4th at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd last strides, 2nd of 14, 8l behind Ronald Pump (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hvy in Nov.
Carefully Selected (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, lost place before halfway and towards rear before 5 out, pushed along after 4 out, headway to go 3rd 2 out, ridden approaching last and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Minella Indo (11-10) at Punchestown 3m (1) Yielding in May.
Cartwright 12-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 20th of 25, dist behind Mr Adjudicator (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Chavi Artist (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 17, dist behind Faugheen (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Chosen Hour (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before next, weakened, 6th of 13, 37l behind Stones And Roses (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Cle En Main (FR) 40-1 (11-12) Always behind, mistake 4th, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Fakir D'Oudairies (11-4) at Navan 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cracking Smart (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, slow jump at 4th and briefly pushed along, headway into 5th on outer 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 17, 23 3/4l behind Faugheen (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Empirion (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Waited with, moderate 10th from 3rd, still well off pace when fell 4 out, at Navan 2m 1f sft in Nov.
Lord Schnitzel (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led from 8th, pushed along entering straight, mistake and headed 2 out, soon 3rd, no impression on leaders before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 13l behind Faugheen (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Mormon (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd after 5th, effort straight, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 12l behind Maeve's Choice (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Napoleon Blue (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Disputed lead early, soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 5 out, lost position and not much room briefly after 4 out and pushed along, soon no impression, 12th of 14, 30 3/4l behind Flooring Porter (11-4) at Cork 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Off You Go (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, no impression on outer from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 13, dist behind Fakir D'Oudairies (11-4) at Navan 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ontheropes (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, raced clear of remainder from 4 out, pushed along and led approaching 2 out, went clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Apr beating Spyglass Hill (11-4) by 10l, 13 ran.
Petit Tartare (FR) 4-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Caravation (10-11) at Navan 2m 6f sft in Mar.
Whydah 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake at 8th, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 20, dist behind Askann (11-12) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Star Max (GER) 10-1 (11-3) In touch, 3rd to clear leaders at 5th, moderate 3rd at 6th, progress to moderate 2nd before 2 out, kept on same pace, not trouble very easy winner, 2nd of 10, 19l behind Eclair De Beaufeu (11-12) at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in Oct.
