chased leader in 2nd, took closer order from 4th, improved to disputed lead from 2 out where not fluent, led before last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home
chased leaders in 3rd, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and jumped slightly left at last, soon ridden and no impression, dropped to 4th run-in
mid-division and 6th from halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear from 3 out, soon no extra, tailed off
raced in 4th, improved into closer 3rd from 4 out, pushed along in 2nd before last and ridden to lead run-in, kept on well closing stages
mid-division and not fluent at times, mistake 2 out and soon ridden in 5th, no impression from last and kept on into 3rd run-in, not threatening principals
towards rear and 8th from halfway, not fluent 4 out and again not fluent 2 out, soon no extra
towards rear and 7th from halfway, a bit closer in 6th from 2 out and soon pushed along, no impression and kept on same pace from last
briefly pushed along from start and soon in clear lead, reduced advantage from 4th, ridden and joined from 2 out, headed before last, soon no extra and weakened
raced in rear, some progress into 7th from 3 out, pushed along and no impression from next, mistake last
Tullybeg made a very encouraging debut over hurdles on heavy ground at Navan then won a Bellewstown bumper on good going for which he's penalised. Kendancer has now been a short-priced beaten favourite in three of his last four starts but pulled up when tackling 2m5f here last month. Leading owner Barry Connell has had a quiet start to his career as a trainer but BIG KING could give him his first winner. He looked the likely winner when leading two out at Bellewstown but was run out of it close home with the remainder in the next parish. The Shunter caught the attention of the stewards when a close fourth at Tipperary, where he didn't get going until too late. That was his first start for Emmet Mullins so improvement can be expected.
Tullybeg (IRE) 1-2fav (12-2) Tracked leaders, headway travelling well in 2nd 3f out, pushed along to lead 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Walking Fame (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Big King (FR) 20-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 3rd before 3 out, led travelling well after 2 out, joined before last, ridden and kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Railway Hurricane (12-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn sft in Aug.
Lets Get Started (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leader, 7th under 5f out, progress and ridden under 2f out, no impression 1f out, weakened, 8th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Blackpoint (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
The Shunter (IRE) 2-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, progress after 3 out, ridden into moderate 7th entering straight, stayed on into 4th and slight mistake last, kept on run-in, 4th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Bold Enough (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Elderado (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders until mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Knockinonevansdoor (IRE) 150-1 (11-8) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, not fluent 4th, no impression from before 5th, soon weakened, 12th of 13, dist behind Scalor (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Be Yourself (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden from next, moderate 4th after 2 out, no impression, 4th of 13, 26 1/4l behind Fusain (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Sep.
I'm On Snap (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Led, took keen hold, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 6th of 15, 33 3/4l behind Ruaille Buaille (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Grinn (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden in moderate 8th after 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 7th of 12, dist behind Bear Claws (11-9) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Kendancer (FR) 11-8fav (11-9) Led and disputed, slight mistake 5th, headed 2 out, ridden to challenge again entering straight, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 6l behind Red Gerry (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep.
