tracked leaders, 6th after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, no impression in moderate 11th before 3 out, kept on one pace to moderate 8th, no threat
close up, ran freely, led after 3rd, headed after 3 out, dropped to 4th 2 out where left 3rd, no impression, kept on one pace in moderate 3rd
in rear, detached after 5th, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, progress to 3rd after 4 out, 2nd after 3 out, kept on run-in, not match winner
mid-division, no impression in moderate 9th before 3 out, kept on one pace to moderate 5th, no threat
in rear, detached after 5th, pulled up before 3 out,
towards rear, no impression in moderate 10th 3 out, kept on one pace to moderate 6th, no danger
mid-division, not fluent at 1st, took closer order after 3rd, 5th after 4 out, closed 3 out, soon led narrowly, not fluent at last, driven out
towards rear, jumped big at 1st, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, weakened after 4th, pulled up before 3 out
close up, progress to lead at 2nd, headed after 3rd, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, 7th after 4 out, under pressure and weakened after 3 out
mid-division, mistake and fell 4 out
disputed, headed at 2nd, 4th after 3rd, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out where left moderate 4th, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, progress to 8th after 4 out, weakened after 3 out
in rear, detached after 5th, pulled up before 3 out
disputed, headed at 2nd, 2nd at 4th, weakened before 3 out
Hot Beat won on the Flat in Germany and at Wolverhampton for David Simcock and has joined the champion trainer. Athenean beat two rivals in a Punchestown bumper last month before a fine effort over hurdles on a return visit where he was only headed on the run-in. He's an obvious contender as is Landsman, who has improved on the Flat after three moderate efforts over hurdles. Or Jaune De Somoza makes his debut over timber though looks more of a chasing type so the vote goes to LIGHTHOUSE WARRIER. A winning point-to-pointer, he had the pace to gain a convincing bumper victory at Punchestown in May and his trainer had a winner on Thursday.
Back Bar (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, pushed along and no impression in 6th entering straight, no extra, 9th of 14, dist behind Manger Et Trotter (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ballikanan (FR) 33-1 (12-0) Chased leaders on outer and 3rd 7f out, improved to lead from 4f out, soon ridden and dropped to 3rd, went 2nd inside final furlong and kept on well without matching winner close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Mountain Ranger (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Hot Beat (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, effort and went 3rd briefly 2f out, came towards stands side straight, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 15 1/4l behind Mutadaffeq (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
La Guerra (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5f out, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Imperial Way (12-0) at Wexford 2m sft in Oct.
Lighthouse Warrier (IRE) 13-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders on outer, headway to lead travelling well over 3f out, pushed clear 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, impressive, won at Punchestown 2m gd in May beating Pershing Missile (12-0) by 9l, 13 ran.
Or Jaune De Somoza (FR) 9-4 (12-0) Led, strongly pressed approaching straight, headed over 1f out and soon no impression in 4th, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 11l behind Champayne Lady (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m Yielding - Soft in May.
Percy Veer 33-1 (8-1) Held up, weakened over 3f out, eased over 2f out, 17th of 20, dist behind Who Dares Wins (9-0) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Smithscorner (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 6th halfway, some headway in 4th approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 20 1/2l behind Warlike Intent (12-0) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Athenean (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Chased leader, slight mistake 2nd, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 2 out, ridden to narrow lead before last, slight mistake last and soon headed, kept on run-in and every chance close home, just held, 3rd of 22, nk behind Spades Are Trumps (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Dukes Avenue (IRE) Duke Of Marmalade gelding out of Dance Avenue.
Emperor Waltz 33-1 (8-10) Dwelt and pushed along, raced in 9th early, soon 8th, switched right over 1f out and kept on same pace, 10th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Swamp Fox (9-7) at Naas 1m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Faraway Hills (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, no extra 2f out, 10th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Warnaq (9-0) at Naas 1m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Landsman (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Raced in 8th early, 11th approaching halfway, some headway straight, soon no impression, 12th of 16, 18 1/2l behind Swamp Fox (9-7) at Naas 1m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Annie Mae's Vision (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened quickly approaching straight, completely tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Motown Girl (11-6) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Elm Grove (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) A little keen, soon mid-division, closed from before straight, no impression after 2 out, 9th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Mind's Eye (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Knockraha Pride (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 10, 28 1/4l behind Motown Girl (11-6) at Limerick 2m sft in Dec.
Askcalie (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 15, dist behind Ainsi Va La Vie (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn hvy in Nov.
Ellie Mac (IRE) 7-4jfav (11-0) Led, jumped right, slight mistake and joined at 5th, jumped badly right and hung right when headed 4 out, continued to hang right early straight, soon eased, pulled up before last, at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Gemmattymoll (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, close enough in 5th when brought down 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no headway, weakened after 3 out, 16th of 23, dist behind Us And Them (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
