made all, slight mistake 7th, 5-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on well from last
held up in rear, progress into 5th entering straight, 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd last, kept on without reaching winner run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure and mistake 2 out, no extra before last
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on one pace
held up, progress into 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off
held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra before last where slight mistake
Judgement Day jumps and stays well and acts on any going. He has penalties to carry here but will take plenty of catching if Rachael Blackmore tries to make all on him. POLI ROI did well over hurdles but chasing will be his game judging on an impressive debut at Fairyhouse where he cruised home on the bridle - he looks one to follow until beaten. Kildorrery has the advantage of a course victory to his credit and though that was over the minimum he's won over this trip over hurdles so should go well. Quamino, who is only moderate over hurdles, is already much better over fences having won very easily at Fairyhouse last month while the lightly-raced Shady Operator is the type to win races this campaign though he hasn't run since April. Alletrix was placed in a Grade 1 mares' race over hurdles on the latter track and is another to note in an interesting race.
Judgement Day (IRE) 7-4 (11-12) Made all, not fluent 3 out, went on from next where jumped right, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f gd in Oct beating Polar Present (11-5) by 4l, 5 ran.
Kildorrery (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, some headway on outer approaching 4 out, no impression after 3 out, no extra run-in, 4th of 5, 15 1/2l behind Voix Du Reve (11-4) at Punchestown 2m (1) gd in Nov.
Poli Roi (FR) 8-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, improved to dispute lead 4 out, led next, pushed along 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov beating Cherokee Bill (11-12) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
Quamino (GER) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, headway to lead at 6th, pushed along and clear after 2 out, mistake at last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov beating All's Quiet (11-12) by 7l, 10 ran.
Alletrix (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up, 10th after 3rd, hampered 6th, chased leaders from next, kept on same pace from after 2 out, 3rd of 11, 12 1/4l behind Laurina (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Tara Mia (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Held up in moderate 5th early, close 5th when fell 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
Uisce Beatha (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Raced mainly in 4th, pushed along and lost place from 5 out, soon dropped to rear and pulled up after next, at Roscommon 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Shady Operator (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) A little keen, soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, challenged and on terms run-in, kept on well, just denied at finish, 2nd of 17, shd behind Antey (11-12) at Punchestown 2m sft in Apr.
