led, ridden and headed after 4 out, soon no impression, 6th and bad mistake 2 out, weakened
mid-division, pushed along in 7th 4 out, ridden in moderate 4th 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, mistake at 6th, ridden in moderate 5th 3 out, no impression
towards rear, moderate 10th 3 out, kept on without threatening, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, headway to dispute lead after 4 out, pushed along 3 out, ridden and headed before last, mistake at last, no impression on winner and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 4 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead after 4 out, pushed along 3 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, mistake at 3rd, headway from 4 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, bad mistake 1st and mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, mistakes, never a factor
The first three-year-old hurdle of the year in Ireland. Longclaw has been disappointing since returning from the USA but is still rated 84 on the level. Dazzling Darren completed a hat-trick of all-weather victories when Gavin Cromwell sent him to the UK but JEFF KIDDER has improved massively in his last two starts on the Flat, beaten narrowly in both, so gets the nod though dual Flat winner Calidus Mirabilis hails from a yard that can do no wrong so has to be respected. Belgoprince, a winner on the Flat in France, may do best of the remainder.
A Mere Bagatelle (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Raced in 4th early, soon 5th, pushed along over 3f out, dropped towards rear and no impression before straight, one pace, 7th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Shekhem (9-5) at Listowel 7f mdn sft in Sep.
Belgoprince (FR) 18-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 15l behind Celtic Crown (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Calidus Mirabilis 11-2 (9-9) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Celtic Crown (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Dazzling Darren (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Soon led, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 5f out, headed under 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Flying Scotsman (9-3) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Differentiate (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out and no impression on outer over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind The Abbey (10-2) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Jeff Kidder (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, pushed along to go 2nd 2f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Shumaker (8-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Little Brother (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out and soon drifted left, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Dawn Over Owning (9-5) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Longclaw (USA) 7-2 (9-7) Led early, tracked leader and 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 4th over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 9, 10l behind Ebendi (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Orchestral Rain (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, headway on outer to go 2nd after 3f, pushed along and lost place early straight, 5th and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Ebendi (9-7) at Killarney 1m 3f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Strip Light (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Mid-division, some headway early straight, 5th and ridden 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 18, 15l behind Taramansour (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Lady Kapalua (IRE) Maxios filly out of Forerunner.
Runcible (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Red Line Alexander (9-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Summit Rock (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Led, pushed along and 3 lengths clear 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 14th of 17, 22 1/4l behind Shona Mea (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Tipperary Moon (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon tracked leaders, under pressure approaching straight, soon weakened, 12th of 14, dist behind Bolivar (9-7) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn hvy in Jul.
Merry Poppins (GER) Authorized filly out of Manita.
Hay Kimbello (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along before straight and one pace, 10th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Keats (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Voice Of Hope (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 14, 8 1/2l behind The King Of Kells (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
