tracked leader, pushed along and on terms before 2 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression in 2nd before last, edged left and bumped rival run-in, kept on one pace
led, mistake 3 out, pushed along and joined before 2 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace when short of room and hampered run-in, no extra
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, switched out to come around rivals entering straight, smooth progress to challenge before 2 out, led 2 out, quickly asserted, not fluent last, kept on well run-in, comfortably
held up in rear, slight mistake 4th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, disputed closer 4th before last, kept on run-in to go 2nd close home
chased leaders in 4th, not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, disputed closer 4th before last, kept on run-in to go 3rd close home
This looks a good opportunity for SAINT ROI before he heads to better things. The County Hurdle winner was having only his fourth start over hurdles that day at Cheltenham and Grade 1 company beckons. Wonder Laish won on the Flat at Killarney in August but wasn't at his best when last in a handicap hurdle at Listowel but Chosen Mate, who won the Grand Annual over fences at Cheltenham in March, showed his versatility when scoring on the Flat at Killarney in July. Beacon Edge only lost out narrowly to Jason The Militant in a Naas Grade 2 in February and looks a smart prospect for this winter.
Chosen Mate (IRE) 16-5 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, soon disputed travelling well, ridden to lead under 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Killarney 1m 6f mdn gd in Jul beating Nibblers Charm (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Djingle (FR) 10-3 (11-5) Made all, mistake 4 out, pressed briefly before 3 out, asserted before 2 out, slight mistake last, pushed out and kept on well run-in, won at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Sep beating Ornua (11-12) by 7 1/2l, 3 ran.
Saint Roi (FR) 11-2fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, smooth headway after 2 out, challenged going well last, soon led, quickened clear, cosily, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Aramon (11-11) by 4 1/2l, 24 ran.
Tigris River (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, closed in 4th after 9th, soon 3rd, 2nd approaching straight and still travelling smoothly, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, soon no impression, slight mistake last, one pace, 2nd of 10, 17l behind Go Another One (11-2) at Cork 3m Good - Yielding in Aug.
Wonder Laish 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, 6th 3 out, no extra after next, soon eased, last of 14, dist behind Drop The Anchor (9-13) at Listowel 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Beacon Edge (IRE) 7-4fav (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and improved to lead at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra last strides, 2nd of 7, nk behind Cedarwood Road (11-6) at Naas 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leader, led 5th, pressed and disputed from before 7th, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra from next, 5th of 6, 22 3/4l behind Peregrine Run (11-0) at Cork 2m 4f gd in Jul.
