chased leader in 2nd and soon clear, led after 3rd, reduced advantage halfway, headed before 4 out, soon ridden and no extra
held up towards rear, progress into 5th and ridden briefly 4 out, led next, soon strongly pressed, left clear 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, reduced advantage closing stages
soon mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, moderate 3rd and no impression 2 out when left 2nd, kept on same pace run-in, not reach winner
mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 4 out where mistake, pulled up before next
chased leaders, soon moderate 3rd, closer halfway, 2nd before 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 5 out, weakened and tailed off
held up towards rear, headway into 5th 4 out, disputed briefly approaching 3 out, soon close 2nd, every chance and travelling well when fell 2 out
mid-division early, towards rear 5th, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened
soon led and clear with 2nd, headed after 3rd, reduced advantage halfway, regained lead before 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out where mistake, no extra in 4th before 2 out, left 3rd and kept on one pace
Araglen Lad gained his first success under Rules in emphatic style at Gowran but couldn't handle an 8lb rise at Clonmel and was struggling when coming to grief. Hold Em Cowboy makes a quick reappearance after beating Easy Vic over hurdles at Navan on Saturday but a 10lb rise looks harsh. Imperial Joey made all for a very emphatic victory here in September but couldn't handle a big step up in the ratings and trip at Tramore then fell over fences on a return visit here. Slew Charm was once taking on the likes of Somersby and Overturn but that was a long time ago and a career strike-rate of 1-56 tells its own story. TIPPED UP HARRY scored over fences at Clonmel in February and has been running well over hurdles recently so looks well enough handicapped to go in again.
Araglen Lad (IRE) 4-1fav (11-8) Disputed lead early, prominent, slight mistake 4th, dropped to 4th but still prominent when fell 2 out,, in a race won by Mitebeall Forluck (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp chs 0-116 gd, 9 ran.
Slew Charm (FR) 25-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, progress 5 out, no impression entering straight, hampered and left moderate 7th 2 out, eased run-in, 8th of 14, 48l behind Thelobstercatcher (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs 0-140.
Tipped Up Harry 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, progress from 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, 5th at last, kept on same pace, 4th of 24, 2 3/4l behind Followmeuptocarlow (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Nov.
Obispo (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 11th of 15, 36l behind Sullane Chief (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116.
Martin Cash (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led 6th, attempted to assert under pressure before 3 out, headed and dropped to 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 21l behind Balrath Hope (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.
Baraka Boy (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Led, headed before straight, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 50l behind Ballyroe Rambler (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Hold Em Cowboy (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 10th after 4 out, 9th next, ridden and headway into 3rd 2 out, soon led, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 beating Easy Vic (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 24 ran.
Accordion To Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outside, not fluent 6th or when losing place 10th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Russe Blanc (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Nov, 6 ran.
Refused A Name 25-1 (10-2) Bad mistake and almost unseated rider 1st, towards rear, moderate 9th and no extra from before straight, 11th of 13, well behind Flying Windsor (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 sft in Nov.
Imperial Joey (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) 8th of 9, well behind More Madness (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs sft in Oct.
