chased leaders, improved to lead 5th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and kept on well from last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, left 4th at 6th, headway into 2nd 4 out, ridden before 2 out where 3rd and under pressure, no extra before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th 5 out, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 4th and kept on same pace from 2 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along 4 out, no impression in 8th before 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out and tailed off
chased leaders, 4th appproaching 6th when fell
led, headed 5th, 4th 4 out, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
always towards rear, completely tailed off
mid-division early, 6th halfway, left 5th at 6th, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th and no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, completely tailed off
held up towards rear, headway in moderate 8th 4 out, improved into 5th 3 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, no impression winner
always towards rear, completely tailed off
behind, some headway into moderate 10th 3 out, no impression and soon tailed off
JACK BENE should finally get his head in front after a succession of fine but luckless performances including when falling at the last while in command at Thurles. An excellent third in a strong novices' handicap followed and he can be excused pulling up in a Grade 2 when last seen in May. He's A Delight has won three times between the flags and landed a Gowran bumper in February. Runner-up there on his hurdling debut, he should go well here along with Charlie Swift, who enjoyed stepping up in trip at Roscommon last month. Winning bumper Open Up Your Heart is the type to do well over hurdles and will have benefited from the experience gained at Gowran a fortnight ago while Kilrush, who ran very well over this C&D on fast ground in August, wasn't suited by very testing conditions at Listowel last time.
He's A Delight (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Keen hold, soon disputed lead, 3rd approaching 6 out, no extra from before 4 out, 5th of 20, well behind Boland's Corner (11-7) at Cork 3m Amateur Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd in Apr.
Open Up Your Heart (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, well off pace, not jump well, moderate 4th approaching straight, moderate 3rd and no impression approaching last, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 8l behind Springfield Way (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Glibin (IRE) 15-8fav (11-2) Keen hold, prominent, led 7 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 17, 15l behind Rheinland (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Charlie Swift (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd entering straight, 2nd and no impression on winner after 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Just For Joe (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Cilliseal (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Texas Jack (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Jack Bene (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Disputed, mistake 4th, headed after 7th, in rear 5 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Askanna (11-1) at Punchestown 3m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in May, 16 ran.
Kilrush (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Led, strongly pressed and headed approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened, 9th of 13, 37l behind Murchu (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f N H flat sft in Sep.
Rather Curious (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Close up, on terms after halfway, pushed along in 2nd over 4f out, soon dropped to 4th and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 11l behind Chestnut Kate (10-10) at Sligo 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.
Tulla Emerald (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra before last, 3rd and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 13l behind Bachelor Lad (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gf in May.
Warrants A Name (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Led, jumped slowly 2nd and 3rd, headed when not fluent 6th, weakened next, mistake 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Mart Lane (10-7) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Nanna Maura (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, tailed off, 15th of 20, well behind Andunowhat (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f mares n h flat.
Slivegullion Girl (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Leceile (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mares mdn hdl gd, 16 ran.
Special Raffle (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Texas Jack (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Sun Fisher (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, moderate 2nd and ridden 3 out, soon closed on leader, led after 2 out, soon strongly pressed, headed close home and no extra, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Point The Toes (10-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-109.
