held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
led and clear, headed after 4f, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4f out, ridden 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 3rd 2f out, soon challenged and kept wide, led 1f out, eased clear final furlong, not extended
chased leader, led after 4f, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders early, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out
held up early, headway into 3rd halfway, 2nd over 4f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
BLACKSTAIRMOUNTAIN has won two bumpers, a Grade 1 over timber and another over fences, and has also scored on the Flat. He begins his comeback after failing narrowly to land the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown in April and should have few problems. Gordon Elliott and Jamie Codd make a formidable team so Kilbeggan hurdles winner Cause Of Causes, who won on the Flat in France, could prove a threat. Ballyadam Brook was making a name for himself over timber in 2010 and completed a four-timer but he hasn't been seen since pulling up on his chasing debut in February. Asiya is comfortably best of those who have been running on the level though she hasn't run since November.
Flavia Tatiana (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 9l behind Jazz Girl (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 gd in May.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Prominent early, dropped to mid-division before halfway, soon weakened and pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Harpsy Cord (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase sft in Feb, 18 ran.
Blackstairmountain (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, smooth headway into 3rd under 3f out, 2nd travelling easily straight, led under 1f out, ridden clear, easily, won at Galway 1m 4f am mdn stks sft in Jul '09 beating Miss Chaparral (11-4) by 4l, 16 ran.
Fancy Socks (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon led, headed 3f out, no extra from over 2f out, 11th of 12, 24l behind The Fox Tully (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gs in Jun.
Lios Tulcha (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 12th of 17, 24l behind Lough Ferrib (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.
Asiya (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Settled towards rear, some headway on outer from halfway, 7th approaching straight, soon ridden and no impression from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Fantasy King (9-4) at Dundalk 2m hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Cause Of Causes (USA) 7-4fav (9-1) 6th of 7 Mourasana (9-1) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f 3yo stk gd in Oct.
