soon settled behind leaders. 6th halfway, bad mistake 7th and dropped towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra entering straight
held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer 2 out, soon ridden, left 3rd last, kept on run-in into 2nd, pressed winner close home
led, pressed 5 out, headed next, ridden and no extra entering straight
held up towards rear, hampered 7th, progress into 5th entering straight, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders in 3rd, 2nd from before 5th, challenged 5 out, led next, ridden and pressed before 2 out, slight mistake and headed 2 out, pressed leader last, no extra run-in and 3rd closing stages
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra from 2 out. kept on one pace
held up towards rear, closer in 6th entering straight, ridden into 5th and slight mistake 2 out, stayed on into 3rd last when fell
chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 4th, soon 3rd, ridden to challenge before 2 out, led 2 out, strongly pressed last, kept on well under pressure run-in
LIP SERVICE (NAP) never won over hurdles but did well enough to achieve a rating of 118, which he looks certain to surpass after an impressive debut success over the bigger obstacles at Tramore. He didn't have much to beat and was left clear at the last but he can take this before going on to better things. Havana Dancer is the only rival not to have achieved a chase rating though she jumped really well when winning at Fairyhouse earlier this month. Old Castletown completed a Tramore double the last time he ran over fences and has since performed with credit over hurdles while Canaly's experience could stand him in good stead as he's won three times from 23 starts. Rock On Fruity only won once over hurdles but has shown ability over fences when managing to stay on his feet and is one to keep an eye on.
Rock On Fruity (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Towards rear and 12th halfway, detached and ridden from 4 out, soon no impression, bad mistake last, 12th of 13, 36 1/2l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Lip Service (IRE) 8-11fav (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 3rd 3 out, 3rd next, pushed along and headway on inner to lead narrowly at last, left clear at last, stayed on well run-in, eased close home, won at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Oct beating Crocodile Dundee (11-12) by 9l, 8 ran.
Indian Fairy (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 6th before 6 out, slightly hampered next and soon pushed along, no impression from 4 out and pulled up before next, at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Old Castletown (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Prominent and led 1st, headed after 3rd, lost place on inner 3 out, 13th entering straight and switched to outer approaching last, kept on well run-in, 5th of 18, 5 1/2l behind Magna Cartor (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
By The Banks (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, 7th at 6th, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, no impression in 3rd at last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Samanntom (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, disputed 7th at 7th, chased leaders straight, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 12, 12 3/4l behind Cecil Corbett (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Eight Till Late (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, 9th at 7th, closed up 4 out, 3rd approaching straight, soon challenged, slight mistake 2 out, no extra and one pace after, 4th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Cecil Corbett (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Tisamystery (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th at 6th, one pace under pressure 2 out, 5th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Cecil Corbett (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Canaly (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 5 out, tailed off, 19th of 20, dist behind On Fiddlers Green (11-1) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Havana Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, almost on terms before 4 out where left in lead and clear, pushed along between last 2, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Oct beating Isabella Liberty (11-7) by 5l, 6 ran.
