soon chased leaders, 6th from 3rd, lost place 7th, one pace from 3 out
soon mid-division, 12th from 3rd, pushed along from 7th, no impression 3 out, soon eased
towards rear, 20th from 3rd, pushed along 3 out on outer, soon headway but no impression, stayed on without troubling winner run-in into 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, 4th from 3rd, no extra 3 out, soon eased
tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, jumped right 4th, on terms from next, led 6th, went on from 3 out, soon clear, ridden out run-in, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division early, 8th from 3rd, improved to chase winner 2 out and no impression, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 11th from 3rd, chased leaders straight, kept on same pace from after 3 out
soon mid-division, 14th from 3rd, chased leaders straight, no impression from after 3 out, kept on without threatening run-in
soon mid-division, 13th from 3rd, not fluent 6th, no impression from before straight, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, 9th from 3rd, slightly slow 5th, kept on same pace from after 3 out
held up, in rear from 3rd, dropped behind 5th
soon chased leaders, 7th from 3rd, no impression 2 out and slight mistake, one pace
disputed lead, headed from 3rd, remained prominent, slight mistake 3 out, soon no impression
held up, 19th from 3rd, some headway and no impression from 3 out, kept on
towards rear, 21st from 3rd, no impression 3 out
held up, slight mistake 1st, 15th from 3rd, no danger 7th
soon mid-division, 10th from 3rd, under pressure from 3 out, one pace
disputed lead, led from 3rd, joined from 5th, headed next, jumped right 3 out, no impression, slight mistake 2 out
held up, 18th from 3rd, under pressure 3 out, one pace
tracked leaders, 5th from 3rd, chased winner 2 out where slight mistake, one pace
held up, 16th from 3rd, slight mistake 7th, no impression 3 out
Several of these arrive in top form including Phil The Flyer, who returned after a break to score over 2m4f at Cork last month. AFATCAT finished runner-up over fences at Ballinrobe then took advantage of a lower hurdles mark to win in good style at Galway. He's been raised 9lb but is progressive enough to complete a double. Cillian's Well was having just his third start over timber when gaining a convincing victory in a Tramore maiden and could have been let in lightly while Effernock Lad, who had been racing over further, dropped back to this sort of trip and gained a battling success at Bellewstown. There are numerous dangers in a tough event including top weight Little Haarth, though he may prefer a longer trip, and Crown Theatre, who is 17lb lower than his chase mark.
Little Haarth (IRE) 6-1fav (11-8) Raced in 2nd, not fluent 1st, 3rd from 3 out, dropped to last from before 2 out, slight mistake last, one pace, 4th of 5, 11 3/4l behind Bachasson (11-8) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Sep.
Shutter Island (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 5 out, no extra approaching straight, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Steel King (10-12) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Crown Theatre (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, headway from 4 out, slight mistake next, no extra 2 out,, 11th of 14, dist behind Enjoy Responsibly (10-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Mike McCann (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 14, 29 1/4l behind Sir Scorpion (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Phil The Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Made all, clear at stages, mistake 7th, reduced lead 4 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug beating Just Call Me (11-12) by 1l, 18 ran.
Afatcat 11-2fav (9-13) Held up towards rear, progress in 8th 2 out, travelled well in 5th entering straight, closer in 4th last, ridden to lead run-in, kept on well, won at Galway 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Myles Ahead (10-13) by 3 3/4l, 12 ran.
Habesh (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Cristy's Call (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Holeinthewall Bar (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, slightly slow 5th and pushed along briefly, pushed along again after 7th, no impression approaching 2 out, 10th before straight, one pace, 7th of 19, 19l behind Steel Wave (10-6) at Galway 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Santo Prince (USA) 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt and held up, 7th halfway, ridden on inner 2f out, no impression in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind He'llberemembered (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Towards rear, mistake 1st, pushed along before 3rd in last, soon behind, not fluent jumping, pulled up before 6th, at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
Wither Hills (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) Disputed lead, led 6 out, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened quickly from 2 out, 5th of 8, 28 1/4l behind Phantom Prince (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Who's That (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Slow 1st and hampered, detached in rear, some progress before halfway, no impression in 13th 5 out, saddle slipped and pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Cillian's Well (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 4th at 4th, progress to 2nd at 5th, left in lead before 2 out, ridden before last, driven out, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug beating Sam King (11-4) by 9l, 8 ran.
Effernock Lad (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Led early, soon headed, prominent, a little keen, led again before 3rd, joined and slight mistake 4 out, still travelling smoothly from 3 out, pushed along to lead between last 2, joined again run-in, stayed on best to edge ahead near finish, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Aug beating Beautiful Ben (11-7) by nk, 10 ran.
King Of Oriel (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden into 5th before 2 out, stayed on to dispute 2nd and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Eric The Third (10-10) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Invincible Don (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden in last 3f out, moderate 9th 2f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 5l behind Crown Pleasure (9-10) at Wexford 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
King's Wharf (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Raced wide always towards rear, last of 13, 30 1/4l behind Neuf Des Coeurs (9-5) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in May.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Took keen hold, held up, slight mistake 2nd, closer in 6th from 3rd, 7th before straight on inner, no impression 2 out, one pace,, 5th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Most Honourable (10-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Wisty (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Led, clear early, not fluent 5th, joined 4 out, soon headed, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 2l behind My Manekineko (11-10) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 7th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Eric The Third (10-10) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Tobar Na Gaoise (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Soon raced in 7th, mistake 5th, still 7th before straight, moderate 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 14l behind My Manekineko (11-10) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Turfjager (GER) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 2 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, 7th of 12, 16 1/2l behind Rock On Rosie (11-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Sharlanda (IRE) 4-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, 4th with a circuit to race, ridden in 4th before 2 out and no impression from before last, 5th of 11, 13l behind Pacelli Road (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Aug.
