held up in touch, soon 6th, 7th approaching straight, no impression and one pace from under 2f out
led early, soon 2nd, closed up 6f out, soon on terms, pushed along from 4f out, 2nd approaching straight, 4th 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, soon 4th, pushed along approaching straight, soon challenged and every chance in 2nd, not match winner and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon led, clear inside first 4f, reduced lead 6f out, soon headed, dropped to last before straight and eased, tailed off
towards rear, soon 7th, 5th and pushed along approaching straight, no impression and one pace from under 2f out
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, closer order 6f out, soon disputed lead, led approaching straight, strongly pressed 2f out, stayed on best inside final furlong
chased leaders, soon 5th, 3rd approaching straight travelling smoothly, switched right to challenge between horses 2f out, soon pushed along, no impression and one pace inside final furlong
in rear, progress approaching straight, 6th 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
Willie Mullins had eight of the original entries and relies on ARKWRISHT, the only one of them who has never been on a racecourse. He cost 70,000 euros last year and his pedigree is all about chasing though his dam did manage to score over 1m2f on the Flat in France. He's taken to make a successful debut though Aengus looks a danger. Noel Meade's charge looked in need of the experience at Naas earlier this month but still ran well and should have come on enough to make the frame. Dual point-to-point winner Cappacon wasn't far behind and will enjoy the testing conditions more than most. Dallas Cowboy started favourite for a point-to-point at Largy in May and wasn't beaten far but Oscar'Swan was disappointing at Clonmel in June after a couple of promising efforts.
Brave Love (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Towards rear, closer in 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, moderate 7th 2 out, one pace, 7th of 16, 9l behind The Herds Garden (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Brother Gold (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, last of 10, 14l behind Moscow Magic (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f NH flat.
Cappacon (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 5th halfway, 6th 5f out, pushed along under 3f out, driven into 4th 1f out, kept on without troubling principals, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Moscow Magic (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f NH flat.
Germany John (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Soon led at slow pace, headed inside first half mile, prominent, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression, 6th of 7, 21l behind Rock On The Moor (11-2) at Punchestown 2m NH flat gd in Oct.
Toushan (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In rear, headway from 5f out, improved to dispute lead on inner briefly 4f out, soon ridden and headed entering straight, weakened from 2f out, 7th of 10, 25l behind Grand Partner (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat sft in Jan.
Aengus (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden under 2f out in 7th, stayed on strongly final furlong to 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Moscow Magic (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f NH flat.
Arkwrisht (FR) Lavirco gelding out of Latitude.
Oscar'swan (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Led, pressed and headed from under 2f out, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 17, 11l behind Daring Carlotta (11-7) at Clonmel 2m NH flat gf in Jun.
Dallas Cowboy (IRE) 5-4 (11-9) Pr & disp, adv 2out, not qckn with wnr but kow last, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Classic Place (11-9) at Largy 3m ire ptp gd in May.
