held up, in rear early, 7th after 5th, soon tracked leaders, no extra and one pace 2 out
waited with, 8th after 5th, improved into 3rd approaching straight, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, 4th after 5th, a little slow 9th and reminders, not much room briefly on inner approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out and one pace
waited with, 9th after 5th, mistake next, soon chased leaders, no extra and one pace 2 out
prominent, soon 2nd, on terms from 8th, soon led, joined 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, not fluent 1st, 6th after 5th, soon progress, not fluent and unseated rider 7th
soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 5th, close up and travelling smoothly from 4 out, on terms 2 out, led before last, ridden and stayed on well run-in to quickly assert
tracked leaders, 5th after 5th, slight mistake 2 out and one pace, not fluent last
led, joined from 8th, soon headed, not fluent 3 out, weakened, tailed off
chased leaders early, not fluent 2nd, soon towards rear, not fluent 3rd, last and under pressure 6th, soon no impression, pulled up before 9th
Old Supporter showed he's no back number, despite his age, when battling to victory at Tramore and he's won from higher marks than this in the past. But he had earlier been well beaten when DOUBLE PORTRAIT won at Ballinrobe and as that was only the winner's fifth start over fences he can make further progress and defy a 5lb rise. Oighear Dubh is very consistent but is 14lb higher than his victory over fences at Tipperary in July. Neddyvaughan has been alternating between hurdles and fences and mainly running well on quick ground so he'll enjoy the conditions more than most though Bellgrove also won on good ground at Tramore in August and is only 4lb higher.
My Hometown (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 34 3/4l behind Dont Kick Nor Bite (11-8) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp gd in Oct.
Oighear Dubh (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 7th, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, disputed 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 5 3/4l behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Double Portrait (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders disputing 4th, bumped at 1st, slight mistake 2nd, led 3 out and soon ridden, clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Jamesmicheal (9-10) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Bellgrove (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leader, bad mistake 9th, lost position and no extra from before straight, 4th of 10, 16l behind Island Master (10-13) at Galway 2m 2f hcp sft in Sep.
Coolmill (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra entering straight, weakened, 8th of 13, dist behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Hitdroadjack (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, 5th and mistake next, no impression, 4th of 11, 19 1/2l behind Georges Conn (11-12) at Sligo 2m 5f gd in Sep.
Neddyvaughan (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Waited with, 19th at 5th, progress from before straight, soon challenged, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 27, 3 1/2l behind Famous Day (11-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp gf in Sep.
Better B Quick (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th before 7th, progress to 5th before 11th, dropped to 7th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 10th of 14, 28 1/4l behind Shanklys Dawn (9-10) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Old Supporter (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Soon led, slight mistake 5 out, headed after next, back on terms 2 out, stayed on well run-in to just prevail at line, won at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug beating Ballyfinboy (11-8) by shd, 16 ran.
Tomcoole Lad (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Led and went on, reduced lead straight, headed and kept on without matching winner final 100yds, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Island Master (10-13) at Galway 2m 2f hcp sft in Sep.
