tracked leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along after 5 out, not fluent next, moderate 5th approaching straight, no impression 2 out, kept on
mid-division, soon 8th, slightly slow 2nd, jumped left 3rd, moderate 6th approaching straight, no impression when not fluent 2 out
mid-division, soon 10th, mistake 7th, pecked 4 out, soon no extra, eased from before straight, pulled up before 2 out
close up, soon 2nd, on terms 5 out, led from next, asserting when bad mistake last, narrowly headed run-in, rallied, not quite get back to winner
mid-division, soon 9th, chasing leaders when bumped 3 out, 2nd approaching straight, one pace from before last
chased leaders, soon 6th, bumped 3rd, slightly slow 6th, slight mistake 5 out, no impression 3 out
towards rear, soon 12th, detached from before 4 out, eased before straight, kept on
tracked leaders, soon 5th, slightly slow 2nd, dropped to moderate 10th approaching straight, no extra
tracked leaders, soon 4th, jumped slightly left and bumped rival 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, left to gain narrow lead run-in, stayed on well
held up, soon 11th, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
in rear, improved into moderate 4th approaching straight, no impression when jumped left last, one pace run-in
chased leaders, soon 7th, bumped rival 3rd, moderate 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
led, hit 3rd, mistake 5 out and joined, pecked slightly next, soon headed, dropped to moderate 8th approaching straight, no extra
Sraid Padraig won this on his reappearance last year before racing over longer trips. He's 7lb higher this time but Tony Martin will have him spot-on. The last time Rubi Light ran in a handicap he was on a 15lb higher mark but he hasn't been in the best of form while Dick Dundee failed to take advantage of a much lower hurdles rating last time. Mister Hotelier is on the upgrade though this is a tough event in which to make a handicap debut but Way Up In The Air isn't badly treated if anywhere near his best. Lucky William didn't recover his Grade 1 winning novice form when returning after a long absence last season but Sitcom bounced right back at Cork a couple of weeks ago and, though raised 7lb, should get involved. CLONBANAN LAD is yet to win in eight starts over fences, mostly chasing home useful performers. It's about time he was losing his maiden tag and this looks a good opportunity.
Rubi Light (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, slightly bumped 4 out, ridden in 6th and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 16l behind Champagne Fever (11-1) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) hvy.
Lucky William (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Towards rear, not fluent 4th and dropped to rear halfway, pushed along after 4 out, no impression before 2 out and pulled up before last, in a race won by Twinlight (11-10) at Navan 2m chs Grd 2 (1) sft, 7 ran.
Dick Dundee 11-4fav (11-8) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 4th 4 out, 3rd next, moderate 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd under 1f out, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Follow The Sign (11-0) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109.
Sraid Padraig (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, ridden in 9th early straight and no extra after 2 out, 13th of 26, 33l behind Shutthefrontdoor (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs (1) in Apr.
Byerley Babe (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 5th, moderate 6th halfway, some progress into 4th 4 out, ridden into 3rd and no impression after 3 out, 4th and no extra before 2 out, mistake last, 6th of 12, 25l behind Jennies Jewel (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) hvy.
Clonbanan Lad (IRE) 9-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 2nd/3rd, 2nd from 7th, dispute lead briefly before 3 out, soon ridden and headed, dispute lead again at last, kept on well under pressure headed near line, 2nd of 8, hd behind Benemeade (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chs in Oct.
Questions Answered (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Always behind, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, eased from 2 out, 10th of 11, 41l behind Courtncatcher (11-1) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Aug.
Kates Benefit (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th after 3 out, no extra before straight, weakened straight, 8th of 12, 50l behind Jennies Jewel (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mares chs Grd 3 (1) hvy.
Mister Hotelier (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, 3rd next, progress to challenge entering straight, led 1f out, soon ridden, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Cavite Beta (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f nov chs 0-130 gd in Oct.
Sitcom (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, 4th 4 out, switched right and challenged 3 out where slight mistake, soon led, jumped left 2 out, asserted from before last where a little left again, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m hcp chs hvy beating Rafi De Triana (10-1) by 5l, 7 ran.
Way Up In The Air (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, tended to jump a little left, ridden early straight, dropped to moderate 3rd and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 18l behind Little King Robin (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hdl in May.
Treat Yourself (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra after 3 out, eased, 15th of 16, 31l behind Stocktons Wing (11-4) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 0-150.
Decade Player (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Led, slight mistake 5 out, headed before 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 14, 28l behind Captain Carleton (10-11) at Cork 2m hcp hdl in Oct.
