mid-division best, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to close up on leaders before 2 out, 6th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden to close on leaders before 2 out, 8th 2 out, stayed on in 6th last, kept on well run-in
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden before straight, no extra before 2 out where slight mistake, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, 9th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
always towards rear, no extra before 3 out
mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
mid-division best, slight mistake 4 out, ridden next, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, mistake last, soon headed and no extra in 2nd closing stages
mid-division, improved to chase leaders 3rd, mid-division again before halfway, ridden to close on leaders entering straight, 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer on rail when not clear run and stumbled slightly before 2 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out, stayed on to lead after last, kept on well closing stages
always towards rear, no extra before 3 out
mid-division, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened
mistake 1st, towards rear for most, slight mistake 3rd, reminders after 4th, no impression 3 out
led, jumped right 1st, slow 2nd, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
Aherlow looked a real staying type when landing a 3m maiden hurdle on testing ground at Cork in May and has been earmarked for chasing for a long time. However, he was 13 lengths behind MONATOMIC when Gordon Elliott's charge won a maiden hurdle at Tramore earlier and it will be a surprise if he can reverse the form. A faller when in command on the latter course when making his chasing debut, he couldn't quite get to Ellie Mac at Fairyhouse but this looks his chance to gain his first chasing success. Bitsandpieces gained a surprise victory over hurdles at Cork and is quickly sent over fences while dual point-to-point and hurdles winner Cappacon has been going well over timber and has a chasing pedigree. Baby Jake has won four times over hurdles but hasn't looked like winning in six starts over the bigger obstacles.
Aherlow (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, led after 4 out, pressed and ridden 3 out, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Cork 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in May beating Amram (11-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Baby Jake (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, 6th after 3rd, not much room on inner from 7th, switched right before 2 out and effort, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 12 3/4l behind Lacken Bridge (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Bitsandpieces (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, pecked 4 out, progress in 9th before straight, ridden to close on leaders 3 out, disputed next, edged ahead run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Nov beating She's Made It (10-10) by nk, 17 ran.
Cappacon (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Waited with, in touch in 4th, slight mistake 7th, closer order after 8th, pushed along and effort approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra and one pace from between last 2, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Irish Lass (11-0) at Thurles 2m 7f gf in Nov.
Chateauneuf Du Pap 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, dropped off leaders before 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no extra, 7th of 11, dist behind Mind's Eye (11-12) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Oct.
Dundeedy Lad (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened, 12th of 18, dist behind Allardyce (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
Loupgarou (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leader and 2nd from halfway, improved to dispute lead from 4 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no extra in 6th from last and dropped to 8th run-in, 8th of 11, 25 1/4l behind Ard Na Carraig (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in Sep.
Maeve's Choice (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened, 11th of 18, dist behind Allardyce (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
Monatomic (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd early, left 2nd at 2nd, improved to lead travelling well 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed approaching last, not fluent at last, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Ellie Mac (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Nov.
Poker Party (FR) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 6th 5 out, challenged 3 out, ridden to dispute before 2 out, bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 5th when fell 6 out, at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
The Jam Man (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, trailing throughout, never a factor, 7th of 9, dist behind Jetz (11-12) at Navan 2m 1f gd in Nov.
Big Robin (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always in rear, mistakes 1st and 2nd, trailing when mistake 4 out, last of 18, dist behind Discorama (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Nov.
Castafiore Park (FR) 4-1fav (11-5) Soon disputed, led before 5th, headed 4 out, ridden and pressed leader 3 out, no extra before next, 5th of 18, 16l behind Allardyce (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
Billy's Angel (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Disputed early, led 2nd, 5-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage after 4 out, mistake and pressed 2 out, ridden and headed before last where slight mistake, soon no extra, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Bay Hill (11-9) at Thurles 2m hcp gf in Nov.
Muroor 25-1 (9-13) Close up, 6th after 7th, niggled along on inner after 3 out, 5th after 2 out, 4th at last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 6th of 19, 12 1/4l behind Suinda (10-4) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
One First Cut (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Soon led, joined entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out where 3rd, no extra before last, 3rd of 14, 21l behind Pakora (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Frankiefiveangels (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th next where left 3rd, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 7 3/4l behind Allardyce (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
