tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 5th, led before 5 out, mistake 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well from before last
took keen hold and led, slight mistake 9th, headed before next, trailing from 4 out, continued well behind
held up in last, mistake 3rd, pushed along briefly after 5th, pushed along 5 out, went 3rd 4 out, no impression in 3rd from 2 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 5 out, mistake next, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner from before last
ARZEMBOUY PREMIER had very little to beat on his last start at Ballinrobe in May and duly obliged. His age allowance comes into play again and, though facing slightly better opposition, he can take this for Gordon Elliott, who has won the last two renewals. Tom Horn will ensure the selection doesn't have things his own way as though he hasn't shone in recent months he's been competing at a much higher level and Paul Carberry takes the ride in preference to London Bridge, who makes his chasing debut on his first start for three years. Star Of Aragon is another first-timer over the bigger obstacles but he's been in good form over timber, scoring at Downpatrick in August.
Tom Horn (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden next, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 13l behind Aranhill Chief (10-2) at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Aug.
London Bridge 6-4fav (11-6) Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, led approaching last, asserted run-in, easily, won at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gd in Sep '11 beating Trendelenburg (11-6) by 3l, 7 ran.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Towards rear, mistake 4 out, no impression from next, last approaching straight, one pace, 9th of 11, 21l behind Ask Vic (10-6) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Arzembouy Premier (FR) 8-11fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden in 2nd on outer 2 out, 2nd and not fluent at last, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 2m 2f beg chs gd in May beating Smokey Joe Joe (11-12) by 2l, 10 ran.
