led, mistakes 2nd and 4th, slight mistake 3 out, disputed before next, ridden and pressed entering straight, headed before last, no impression in 3rd last and slight mistake, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, improved to challenge entering straight, led before last, pushed out to assert run-in, easily
held up and soon behind, moderate 8th 4 out, no impression before next, weakened
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden into 2nd before last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace
always towards rear, soon behind, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
always towards rear, soon behind, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened
always towards rear, soon behind, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 5th halfway, mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in into 3rd close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, kept on one pace
held up, slight mistake 3rd, soon behind, ridden towards rear 4 out and no impression, weakened
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out and headed, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 4 out, no extra before 2 out, ridden and weakened entering straight
LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY, runner-up in the Group 2 Curragh Cup in June, looks a potential star at this game after a comprehensive victory on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse. He should have few problems taking this before going on to better things. Stable companion Zig Zag had looked progressive when gaining his first victory over timber at Thurles but jumped poorly at Down Royal and was soon beaten. Bobabout won at Listowel in-between twice unseating his rider but had no answer to Mega Fortune at Down Royal a couple of weeks ago. Zanjabeel unseated at the third in that latter event and had done the same at Gowran before landing a maiden from Zig Zag over this course and distance. Tout Est Permis also ran in that Down Royal race and the former French performer looks the type to make rapid strides for Mouse Morris while Buzz Boy won a handicap at Redcar for Adrian Keatley and should make a hurdler.
Bobabout (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, slight mistake 2nd, led after next, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 13l behind Mega Fortune (10-12) at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov.
Landofhopeandglory (IRE) 10-11fav (10-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th from 3rd, closer in 3rd into straight, closed up between horses travelling smoothly from 2 out, led before last, asserted run-in, stayed on well, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov beating Big Ben (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Zanjabeel 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered 2nd, mistake and unseated rider next, at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov.
Zig Zag (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered 2nd, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, mistake last, no extra, 6th of 12, 34 1/2l behind Mega Fortune (10-12) at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov.
Aa Bee See 50-1 (10-12) Held up, slight mistake 3rd, soon moderate 12th, no danger from before straight, 13th of 16, 33 1/2l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Buzz Boy (ITY) 6-1 (8-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) gs in Nov beating Triple Eight (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
Mubtakker 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Tudor City (9-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
New Millennium (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Ran freely, led and disputed early, chased leader after 2 1/2f, ridden 3f out, no extra 2 1/2f out, eased 1 1/2f out, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Master Ring (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn sft in Oct.
Ormskirk 25-1 (10-12) Held up, moderate 14th from 3rd, no impression from before straight, kept on run-in, 11th of 16, 32 1/4l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Skeaping 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd from 3rd, not fluent 5 out, lost place approaching 3 out where slight mistake, no extra and slight mistake 2 out, 12th of 16, 33 1/4l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Tout Est Permis (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, pushed along and slight mistake 3 out, no impression in 5th next, no extra, 5th of 12, 27l behind Mega Fortune (10-12) at Down Royal 2m gd in Nov.
Touch Of Gold (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, moderate 9th from 3rd, closer in moderate 5th into straight, moderate 7th and slight mistake last, one pace, 7th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.
