Verdict

Mia's Vic will enjoy the conditions having scored over timber on heavy ground here in August. Meritorious has form over fences but that's not saying much as his one decent effort was in May of last year but Ocean Bright is the type to do better over the bigger obstacles and he loves testing ground. Blaze Of Fire won over timber at Wexford in June but that was on fast ground so this can go to MARK ME UP. Paul Rothwell's charge is moderate over timber but won his only start between the flags and can do better over fences. Cherryantor won a minor handicap over hurdles at Roscommon a month ago and is another fencing newcomer to keep a close eye on.

Formwatch

Blaze Of Fire 3-1fav (11-0) Tracked leaders in mid-division, progress into 5th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, moderate 3rd and kept on from last, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Thewesthowaya (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.

Cherryantor (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) won at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Sep beating Easy Reach (11-5) by 7l, 15 ran.

Curragh Golan (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Always in rear, mistake 4th,, 10th of 15, well behind Bruff (10-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f cnd hcp chs (0-109) sft in Sep.

Danikhali (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 14, 47l behind World Citizen (10-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Sep.

Mark Me Up 7-2fav (10-13) Chased leaders, closed up going well and on terms before straight, in front 2 out, headed before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Mackey Boy (10-7) at Listowel 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (5yo+) hvy in Sep.

Meritorious (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) In rear, ridden and no impression from 4 out, 6th of 9, well behind Fourth Class (11-8) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Jul.

Mia's Vic (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and kept on well from last, won at Sligo 2m mdn hdl hvy in Aug beating Whisky Galore (11-4) by 7l, 9 ran.

Micks (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, never a factor, 11th of 13, well behind His Excellency (10-9) at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs gd in May.

Motaraqeb 12-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 6th halfway, no extra from 3 out (usually 4 out), 6th of 8, well behind Dark Prospect (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs sft in Sep.

Substitute (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 16, well behind Credit Box (10-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Sep.

Mini Vic (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 24, 32l behind Whatever Jacksays (10-2) at Punchestown 3m Handicap Hurdle (95-130) (4yo+) hvy in Apr.

Ocean Bright (USA) 16-1 (11-4) Prominent, 4th approaching 3 out, soon lost place and no extra, 10th of 15, 29l behind Galianna (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Sep.