chased leaders, reminders after 7th, weakened from 4 out
held up, chased leaders 5 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, weakened from 13th
led to 2nd, regained lead 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on from last, headed towards finish
chased leaders, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
held up mid-division, weakened from 12th, tailed off when pulled up before last
in rear, some headway from 4 out, no impression
held up, chased leaders 13th, one pace from last
held up mid-division, headway 12th, soon chasing leaders, challenged 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up, headway 12th, stayed on to lead towards finish
led from 2nd, headed 9th, mistake and lost place 12th, behind when fell 13th
KELLS CASTLE may be able to follow up his recent success by getting the better of Tubber Gael Holly and Phoenix Des Mottes amongst others. Gordon Elliott is well known for his successful raids across the Irish Sea and Kells Castle landed a hard-fought success at Newton Abbot last month. The subsequent rise in the weights means that he's got little in hand but he's in form, stays well and has the right man on board. Tubber Gael Holly also represents an Irish trainer who has enjoyed plenty of success in recent months and she looks certain to appreciate the faster ground that currently prevails and could leave her recent efforts behind as a result. Phoenix Des Mottes disappointed over hurdles last month but he had been progressing well prior to that and it would be no surprise to see him give a good account on his chase bow. Mandingo Chief is capable if his jumping holds up, Ripalong Lad is one from one over fences and has possibilities but this is tougher whilst Celebrity Call hasn't had many opportunities for this yard and is worth a second look but preference is for Kells Castle.
Mandingo Chief (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Led, mistake 13th, not fluent next, ridden approaching 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 23l behind Native City (11-7) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Tubber Gael Holly (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra from next, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Duers (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gd in Aug.
Ripalong Lad (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Held up, weakened 4 out, behind when hampered 2 out, 11th of 15, 23l behind Carsonstown Boy (11-12) at Ffos Las 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Kells Castle 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, driven along and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, driven and kept on well to lead final 100 yards, won at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (4) gf in Aug beating Skipper's Lad (11-7) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Phoenix Des Mottes (FR) 9-4fav (11-7) Mid-division, driven 4 out, headed next, soon under pressure and weakened, 8th of 11, 46l behind Happy Reunion (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
First Boy 7-1 (10-7) Prominent, weakened after 2 out, 8th of 10, well behind Reel Charmer (11-1) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Aug.
Volcanic Rock (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, stayed on to moderate 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Wellforth (11-3) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 hvy in Aug.
Runshan (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) Chased winner and clear of remainder, lost 2nd, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 9, 15l behind Glengarra (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (5) gf in Aug.
Celebrity Call (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway approaching 9th, stayed on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 17, 9l behind Willies Way (12-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Aug.
Oscar Glory (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 11th before 4 out, 7th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 23l behind Bernabeu (11-3) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Merry Path (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 4th, quickly lost place, pulled up 6th, in a race won by Getinbybutonlyjust (11-5) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (4) hvy in Aug, 10 ran.
