prominent, left disputing lead from 4th, headed before 6th, dropped to 6th into straight, mistake 2 out, kept on again without threatening run-in
held up, 7th into straight, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 3rd after 4th, mistake and unseated rider 5th
soon towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
prominent, left disputing lead from 4th, headed approaching 6th where slight mistake, not fluent 3 out and lost place, soon no extra and pulled up before 2 out
led, inclined to jump slightly left, mistake and almost unseated rider 4th and headed, raced in 5th until led again before 6th, joined approaching straight, led 2 out, pressed and kept on best run-in
held up, mistake 6th, closed up into 5th into straight, slight mistake 2 out, no impression when fell last
soon chased leaders, closed up 4 out, on terms approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out and headed, swished tail and kept on without matching winner run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd into straight, no impression when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, impeded briefly after 4th, soon raced in 4th, slight mistake 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, one pace
Bumper winner ROBIN DES MANA didn't score over hurdles but looks a certain future winner over fences after an improved effort at Fairyhouse where he led for a long way before being picked off by Blast Of Koeman. The remainder were well adrift and he may just have too much pace here for Monbeg Chit Chat. The latter won over hurdles here and made his chasing debut over 2m5f at Cork where he was eventually beaten a long way into second. West Bridge had some strong form over hurdles, including a victory at Fairyhouse, but she's always looked more of a chasing type and can go well with her allowance. Steamboat Quay, from the same yard as the selection, has been well beaten in both starts over fences but could still come out best of the remainder.
Blue Empyrean (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4 out, no extra next and weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Poli Roi (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
Carlitos Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, no impression from before 7th, kept on same pace from 4 out, 7th of 13, dist behind Jett (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.
Lilshane (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Mid-division on outer, mistake in 6th 4 out, ridden after 2 out and no impression before next, 9th of 10, 19l behind Top Othe Ra (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Mindsmadeup (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, improved into 6th at 8th, disputed 5 out, 3rd after 4 out, lost place before next where slight mistake, soon no extra, 8th of 16, 35 3/4l behind Close Shave (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding in Oct.
Monbeg Chit Chat Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd at 3rd, progress to lead at 5th, headed and hampered by loose horse before 7th, soon 3rd, closed before 9th where led narrowly, headed 3 out, no impression on leader 2 out, no extra, 2nd of 10, 23l behind Youcantcallherthat (11-5) at Cork 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Robin Des Mana (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Led, jumped slightly left at times, headed and one pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Blast Of Koeman (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Steamboat Quay (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Magic Of Light (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Nov.
Kiera Royale (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 11th after 6th, moderate 10th after 11th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Theatre Wine (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f Yielding in Aug.
Oh Me Oh My (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Soon settled behind leaders, 5th when fell at 5th, at Thurles 2m 2f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
West Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Disputed 4th, 4th at 7th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened to moderate 6th before 2 out, no extra, 6th of 9, dist behind Kate Appleby Shoes (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar.
